Bio
Patrick Cairns joined Cullinan Properties in 2026 as Executive Vice President of Leasing, bringing more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, leasing, development, and asset management. In his role, Patrick leads leasing strategy and execution across the company’s national portfolio, including new developments, redevelopment projects, and existing retail, office, and medical office properties. He works closely with Cullinan’s development, construction, asset management, and finance teams to strengthen portfolio performance, cultivate tenant relationships, and support the company’s continued growth.
Prior to joining Cullinan Properties, Patrick served as Vice President at Starwood Retail Partners/Starwood Capital Group, where he directed leasing and asset management initiatives across a diverse national portfolio. His responsibilities included more than 4 million square feet of retail space, 35 medical office buildings totaling 2 million square feet, and 14 industrial complexes totaling 20 million square feet. He also led national land acquisition efforts and managed all phases of real estate transactions, from site selection and underwriting through lease negotiations and development.
Previously, Patrick held leadership positions at Brookfield Properties Retail, where he oversaw retail leasing and development across 40 shopping centers in eight states, and Kohl’s Corporation, where he spent more than 14 years overseeing real estate strategy and development for the company’s extensive national portfolio. During his tenure at Kohl’s, he helped develop more than 300 new store locations totaling 21 million square feet.
Patrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geography/GIS from Carthage College and completed executive education programs through the University of Wisconsin and the University of Dallas. He has been actively involved with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), serving in several leadership positions, including Illinois Government Relations Chair, Wisconsin State Director, and Retail Chair. He was also recognized by Chain Store Age as one of its “10 Under 40 – Rising Stars of Retail Real Estate.”