Michaud brings more than 18 years of commercial real estate management experience to shopping center
Photo Courtesy Annapolis Mall and Centennial
Annapolis, MD - Annapolis Mall and Centennial, a retail real estate owner and operator with a national portfolio of shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mariah Michaud as the shopping center’s General Manager. Michaud, who relocated from San Francisco and brings more than 18 years of commercial real estate experience, officially started the position in January 2025. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of Annapolis Mall, including operations management, tenant relations, business development, customer experience, and compliance and safety.
"I am excited to join the Centennial team dedicated to delivering an exceptional shopping experience for both visitors and retailers at Annapolis Mall," stated Michaud. "With new ownership and ongoing redevelopment, this is an exciting time of growth for the center. I look forward to working closely with our tenants and local partners to bring the new vision to life and elevate an already vibrant shopping center and community hub."
Confirmed enhanced additions to Annapolis Mall include the recently announced DICK's House of Sport and Dave & Buster's, which join a growing merchandise mix that currently includes the likes of Apple, American Eagle Outfitters, Free People, The LEGO® Store, Lululemon, Under Armour and Zara.
Michaud began her career in property management as the Operations and Leasing General Manager for Thor Equities in downtown San Francisco, where she worked for more than six years. Throughout her professional tenure in San Francisco, Michaud worked as a Commercial Real Estate Manager at companies such as CBRE, Madison Marquette and most recently Union Property Capital throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, with a focus on investment analysis, accounting oversight, business development, construction projects, capital and annual budget planning, as well as due diligence and court of law expert witness.
In 2020, Michaud received the prestigious Kingsley Award, a national award for excellence in real estate management in the San Francisco market.
“Bringing a wealth of management experience as well as a passion for the arts, culture and community, we are thrilled to welcome Mariah to our incredible team,” said Stephen White, EVP Property Management, Centennial. “We look forward to her contributions to continue making Annapolis Mall a safe, welcoming and engaging destination that meets the needs of the community and seamlessly blends retail, dining and entertainment for the evolving shopper.”
Originally from Maine, Michaud received a Bachelor's degree in Theology and Art at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine. She also received an MBA in Business Management from the Graduate School of Business at Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland, California, as well as a Certificate of Commercial Real Estate Analysis & Investments from MIT School of Architecture and Planning.
Outside of work, Michaud has a passion for music and film, and works as a talented photographer, artist, and dedicated health enthusiast. She is an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, and volunteers as an art teacher to under-privileged communities and youths.
About Annapolis Mall: Annapolis Mall is a super-regional shopping center located in Maryland’s famed Chesapeake Bay region, just three miles from the historic Annapolis waterfront, in the greater Washington, D.C., corridor. A go-to shopping, dining and entertainment destination, Annapolis Mall features more than 200 top retailers and restaurants, including Macy’s, Apple, Crate & Barrel, lululemon, H&M, Michael Kors, Tumi, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Footlocker, Zara and dining favorites Maggiano’s and The Cheesecake Factory as well as an AMC Theatres location with 12 screens. To learn more, visit the center’s website at www.annapolismall.com or follow the center on Facebook or Instagram.
About Centennial: Centennial is a retail real estate investment firm with a national portfolio of shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations as well as a full-service property management platform serving third-party owners. With over 300 employees nationwide, the company now operates 23 million square feet of mixed-use destinations in 18 states. Since 1997, Centennial has played a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of American retail by creating a superior multi-faceted shopping experience with properties that serve not only as a place of commerce, but as a place of community. For more information, visit CentennialREC.com.
