Announcing two additions to the Broad Reach Retail Partners acquisitions team: Matthew Annibale and J.P. Ward III
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Broad Reach Retail Partners, a privately held and fully integrated owner and operator of grocery-anchored shopping centers, is pleased to announce two additions to its acquisitions team: Matthew Annibale as Vice President of Acquisitions and J.P. Ward III as Acquisitions Associate. The additions mark a significant step in strengthening Broad Reach's acquisitions capabilities as the company continues to grow its national portfolio.
"Matt brings a decade of proven acquisitions leadership and a track record of executing complex transactions at scale," said Nate Tower, Founding Partner and CEO of Broad Reach Retail Partners. "As we continue to grow our pipeline, having a leader of his caliber at the helm of our acquisitions team is exactly the kind of investment in our future that drives long-term success. We're excited to welcome both Matt and J.P. to the crew."
As Vice President of Acquisitions, Annibale brings more than 10 years of acquisitions experience and has led the acquisition and disposition of more than $1.5 billion in retail properties nationwide. Prior to joining Broad Reach, he served as Vice President of Acquisitions at AGW Partners LLC and at Retail Sites, LLC, where he built acquisitions and investor platforms from the ground up. He previously spent four years as Vice President of Acquisitions at First National Realty Partners (FNRP), where he helped establish the firm as one of the most active buyers of grocery-anchored shopping centers in the country. Annibale was recognized by GlobeStreet as being one of the most influential leaders in retail real estate. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business & Engineering from Lehigh University.
"I'm excited to join Broad Reach at such a pivotal moment in the company's growth," said Annibale. "I look forward to working with our leadership team to build out a high-performing acquisitions platform to help drive our next phase of expansion and the continued success of the company."
J.P. Ward III joins Broad Reach as Acquisitions Associate, bringing a capital markets background and a genuine passion for real estate investment. Prior to joining the firm, Ward worked at CBRE Capital Markets on the Debt & Structured Finance team in Dallas, Texas, where he arranged senior financing for institutional sponsors across multifamily, industrial, and retail properties.
A Baltimore native and former lacrosse player at the University of Delaware, Ward approaches each deal with the same discipline and attention to detail he developed on the field. Outside of the office, he enjoys golf, staying active on the lacrosse field, and spending time at the beach whenever he gets the chance.
For more information on Broad Reach Retail Partners and its portfolio of retail properties, please visit BroadReachRetail.com.
About Broad Reach Retail Partners
Founded in 2006, Broad Reach Retail Partners, LLC is a privately held, fully integrated owner and operator of shopping centers. Since its inception, Broad Reach has owned, leased, or managed 66 centers, representing over 5 million square feet. The company's mission is to create value for its partners, properties, and people by maximizing the full potential of underutilized shopping centers through focused leasing, disciplined buying, and meticulous management. For more information, visit BroadReachRetail.com.
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