James R. Pederson has been with the Pederson Group since 2006 and is the senior leasing agent for the company’s retail centers. His primary responsibilities include negotiating new lease agreements and working with existing tenants on the renewal of their existing leases. Pederson also is involved with marketing initiatives associated with the company’s retail centers. Possessing a background in construction management and project development, Pederson attended Arizona State University and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Next Generation Committee.