Weingarten Realty – “The company is very (perhaps too) conservative, but has a strong reputation in Houston commercial real estate circles.”

Pros

proper staffing or overstaffing contribute to a very relaxed culture, great reputation in Houston real estate circles, great benefits package

Cons

reactive and haphazard management, company is a follower instead of a leader in its industry, organization not structured for career advancement, organization too "siloed", investment decisions are not properly vetted

Advice to Senior Management

Have the courage to lead the Wall Street analysts instead of the other way around. It's the only way WRI will regain its standing at the front of the pack among its retail REIT peers (and once again command a premium valuation as well).