Ashton Simmons 

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Ashton Simmons is a seasoned real estate executive with nearly 25 years of nationwide experience spanning development, leasing, and property management across retail, multifamily, industrial, and office sectors. He joined Binswanger’s Mid-Atlantic Team in 2025 and supports Tim Pennington with clients throughout Western Pennsylvania and team development in Ohio.

Throughout his career, Ashton has overseen and contributed to more than $1 billion in ground-up developments and major redevelopment projects. He is particularly known for his expertise in repositioning and revitalizing shopping centers on both the East and West Coasts. He excels at building collaborative relationships with municipal leaders and community stakeholders to navigate entitlements, secure approvals, and generate long-term value.

Most recently, Ashton served as President of Operations for a national real estate development firm. He has also held leadership roles at prominent companies, including Brookfield, CenterCal Properties, Seritage Growth Properties, and LBG Real Estate Companies, with titles ranging from Managing Director to Senior General Manager.

In addition to his industry work, Ashton is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, where he teaches an in-person Real Estate Development Seminar.

Ashton holds a J.D. from Hofstra University, an M.B.A. from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a B.S. in International Finance from Morgan State University. He is a licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).