Tilly's Names Real Estate Manager
Irvine, Calif.–based surf- and streetwear retailer Tilly’s has named two key executives to its management team.
John Burgess was named vice president of real estate. He previously was in charge of leasing for rival Pacific Sunwear of California. He will oversee leasing and acquisitions of real estate. Bill Langsdorf was named chief financial officer in February. He previously held the same position for Anchor Blue as well as for Wet Seal.
Tilly’s has more than 60 units in Western states. The retailer, now in its 25th year of operation, will soon open more Southern California units in La Jolla, Tustin, Mira Loma, Fresno and Glendora as well as its first Florida stores in Melbourne and Brandon.
Tilly’s operates in mostly strip centers to keep real estate prices down.
—Robert McAllister
