After 15 years of commercial real estate transactions in 27 states, Bridget Farren founded Farren Real Estate Services in 2006. As Vice President, Development of Duke's Retail Group, Bridget's responsibilities included analysis and implementation of retail development and big box leasing for Duke's retail portfolio, as well as assisting with the growth of the Retail Group's development capacity. In 1990 Bridget segued from practicing law to site selection for Kmart Corporation and, until joining Duke in February of 2004, was primarily sitting on the retailer's side of the table; enabling her to have a truly unique perspective as she analyzed potential land acquisitions. Bridget was instrumental in Duke's Retail Group's launch into Florida in 2004 and in collaborating with the Duke's formidable office, industrial and medical development team to seek even greater large land acquisition for superior shopping center placement. Bridget is a licensed real estate broker and attorney licensed to practice in Indiana, Michigan and Texas. From 2002 to 2004, Bridget served as the exclusive Indiana broker for Starbucks. She has also represented such high-quality national retailers as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Charter One Bank, Baker Furniture and Sally Beauty. Prior to moving back to Indianapolis, Bridget held site selection positions within Kmart Corp., Builders Square and HQ/Hechinger analyzing sites and negotiating transactions in 24 states. Bridget holds both a B.S. in Public Administration and a Juris Doctorate degree from Indiana University. She founded the annual Women's Networking Breakfast held during the ICSC Convention to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which has raised over $40,000. Bridget has three children, enjoys soccer, golf, cycling and coaching her children's sports teams.