Carolyn Waldmann is the new general manager of Larimer Square

Larimer Associates, a privately-held Denver-based real estate investment and management firm best known for its ownership of Larimer Square, announced today the addition of real estate executive and manager Carolyn Waldmann as Larimer Square’s new general manager.

Larimer Square, Denver’s most historic block and shopping and dining district, has only had four general managers since it was found in 1964. Waldmann brings more than 20 years of real estate experience and management to Larimer Associates.

“Larimer Square is a unique property that needs and requires a full-time general manager,” said Joe Vostrejs, chief operating officer of Larimer Associates and who has served as Larimer Square’s general manager since 1995. “As our company continues to grow our real estate portfolio, our team will grow. Carolyn’s hire fills a need we have as a company.”

Although Waldmann will oversee the day-to-day operations of Larimer Square, Vostrejs said he will continue to guide the overall direction of Larimer Square and the growth direction of Larimer Associates. I

n April, Larimer Associates added real estate executive and top-performing retail broker Pat McHenry to look for new opportunities in commercial real estate acquisition, specifically in neighborhood retail.

“With the addition of Pat and Carolyn, Larimer Associates is now a full-service real estate investment and management company,” Vostrejs said. “We have team members in place that can acquire, develop and re-develop, lease and manage property.”

Prior to joining Larimer Associates, Waldmann was senior real estate manager at CB Richard Ellis & Trammell Crow where she managed more than 1.8 million square feet of retail, office and warehouse space. Notable properties under Waldmann’s direction were The Village Shops at the Landmark, Cherry Hills Marketplace, Bowles Crossing, and Marketplace at Northglenn.

“There is a certain charm and nostalgia on Larimer Square,” Waldmann said. “I jumped at the opportunity to not only work on such a unique project, but to also work for the growing Larimer Associates team. It says a lot about a company to be expanding its business lines despite the current economic condition.”

Waldmann joins the short but notable list of Larimer Square general managers, including visionary developer Dana Crawford, Susan Spencer-Cantwell and Vostrejs.

Larimer Square features owner-operated businesses that boast regionally-exclusive, innovative offerings. Larimer Square currently has more than 100 tenants with 37 merchants in that mix.

Larimer Associates’ collection of investments includes commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, and restaurant ventures. Its services are provided by a team  including property management/accounting, leasing, marketing, design/architecture and project management. Its holdings are located in Colorado, New Mexico and California. Its most significant holding is Larimer Square. Recent real estate projects include LoHi SteakBar (3200 Tejon St.) and Billy’s Inn (4403 Lowell Blvd.), both neighborhood business that have been transitioned to popular local neighborhood restaurants and bars, and the acquisition of the Country Club Shoppette, a retail building at 6th Avenue and Gilpin St.

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