WeinPlus is excited to welcome Essential Growth Properties to the WeinPlus family. After working closely with Nick Hodge at The Kroger Co., we look forward to working together again on this new venture. Now raising and deploying Fund II, Essential Growth Properties is a private equity real estate investment company with a nation-wide portfolio of essential-based, grocery-anchored shopping centers.

With 20 years of experience at Kroger, most recently as Vice President, Corporate Real Estate, Nick brings an operator’s perspective that is unmatched. We’re excited to support Nick and the entire team—reach out to learn more!

Rachel Elias Wein

Rachel Elias Wein is CEO & Founder of WeinPlus. Focused on the impact of consumer change on commercial real estate, Rachel serves as the principal strategic advisor for industry-leading owners and operators of commercial real estate. Additionally, Rachel is an independent director for Alpine Income Property Trust (NYSE: PINE) a net-lease retail REIT.