Tate joins Metrocenter Mall from Charleston-based Ziff Properties, Inc., where she led the firm's in-house marketing department as marketing manager and social media coordinator. At Metrocenter Mall, Tate is responsible for directing and expanding event, promotion, community outreach and business/leasing development efforts designed to reposition the mall, support tenant growth and provide a superior shopping environment.

“Metrocenter is at an exciting crossroads,” says Warren Fink, COO of Metrocenter Mall's ownership entity, New York-based Carlyle Development Group. “The national retail market is in steady recovery, the City of Phoenix has put its full support behind the redevelopment of our submarket, the Walmart project is moving forward and we as a mall have made great strides in reconnecting with our surrounding residents and businesses. We're extremely pleased to have Joe and Ashley join us at this critical stage and look forward to the leadership and creativity they bring to the table.”

Binder and Tate join a team of existing Metrocenter Mall on-site experts, including senior vice president of leasing Anita Blackford, specialty leasing manager Jessica Theberge and the experience and resources of CDG.

Binder holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He is a former Officer in the U.S. Navy, a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and a long-time supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.

Tate holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information Science from the University of Kentucky. As an active ICSC member, she has completed the Marketing I and II Institutes of the ICSC JTR Global School for Professional Development and is preparing to take the certification exam to become an ICSC Certified Marketing Director. Tate is also a member of the Center for Women and the Charleston World Heritage Coalition.