Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> April 15, 2005

G.dan Poag – Poag & Mcewen Lifestyle Centers

G. DAN POAG is Chief Executive Officer of Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Centers. In this role, Poag oversees the company's long term strategic direction and insures achievement of financial objectives. With more than 35 years of experience in real estate development, finance, and property management, Poag founded the company in 1984. During the 1970s and 80s, Poag purchased, syndicated, and developed single and multi- family residential, office, and retail properties in Memphis. Prior to his formation of Poag & McEwen, Poag partnered in the development of Kroger and K-Mart anchored shopping centers throughout the Southeastern United States. Poag is a member of and has leadership positions with a number of community and religious organizations. He also serves on the Board of Directors of both the Memphis Symphony and Opera Memphis. Poag earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton University and his MBA from Emory University. Profile
TWST: Can we start with a little history and an overview of the company?

Mr. Poag: The Company originally began with me and another partner in

the middle 1980s. Based on personal shopping