Commercial real estate
10 lease administration experts
These ten professionals have run or managed lease administration and lease management for restaurant and retail companies. A reader can learn how in-house teams manage lease portfolios for store and restaurant locations.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amanda Bednar
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Manager, Lease Administration · Chipotle Mexican Grill
Sr. Manager, Lease Administration at Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2025 and former Manager, Lease Administration (2023–2025), Senior Lease Administrator (2022–2023) and Lease Administrator (2018–2022) there. Former Lease Administration role at Asset Strategies Group, LLC (2015–2018).
Candice Bui
LinkedInExperience: Lease Administration Manager · Chuy's Restaurants
Former Lease Administration Manager (2020–2025) and Lease Administrator (2018–2020) at Chuy's Restaurants, in the real estate department according to the profile. Former Lease Analyst (2015–2016) and Lease Accountant (2013–2015) at Starwood Retail Partners.
Claudia Levine
LinkedInExperience: Lease Administration Manager · Landry's
Lease Administration Manager at Landry's since 2023, where the profile says Levine leads the transformation of manual lease workflows into automated processes using Accruent/Lucernex. Former Supervisor of Commercial Lease Administration at Mattress Firm (2019–2023), and held a Senior Commercial Real Esate Lease role there (2017–2019).
Erin Ferris
LinkedInExperience: Lease Administrator · Whole Foods Market
Former Lease Administrator at Whole Foods Market (2012–2021) and at EZCORP (2007–2012). Commercial Real Estate Property Manager at Torchy's Tacos since 2021, where the profile says Ferris maintains the lease portfolios for all Torchy’s Tacos locations. Former Real Estate Coordinator Lease Manager at Calendar Club (2004–2007).
Janet Olson, MBA
LinkedInExperience: Director Real Estate Lease Administration · GoTo Foods
Director Real Estate Lease Administration at GoTo Foods since 2021, covering brands the profile lists as Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Jamba Juice, Carvel Ice Cream, McAlister’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s Deli. Former Sr. Director Real Estate, Asset Management & Lease Administration at Hooters of America (2013–2021).
Jennifer Small
LinkedInExperience: Director of Lease Administration · Out West Restaurant Group
Director of Lease Administration at Out West Restaurant Group since 2023. Former Director, Real Estate (2020–2023), Senior Real Estate Manager (2018–2020) and Sr. Lease Administrator (2014–2020) at Jenny Craig. The profile describes negotiating key lease agreements and managing real estate portfolios.
Mari Silva Martinez
LinkedInExperience: Senior Lease Administration Manager · Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Senior Lease Administration Manager at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers since 2014. The profile describes a commercial real estate lease administration professional with experience supporting the store development process. Former Project Manager, Facilities Development & Management at ACG Texas, LP / IHOP (2009–2014) and Real Estate Representative, Store Development at Starbucks Coffee Co. (2007–2009).
Melissa Nuss Eshpeter
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - Lease Management & Administrative Services · Inspire
Former Vice President - Lease Management & Administrative Services at Inspire (2018–2025), where the profile describes leading the Lease Management Team responsible for the real property portfolios of Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Rusty Taco, Jimmy Johns and Sonic, over 2,500 properties. Former Vice President - Lease, Risk & Administrative Services (2014–2018) and Sr. Director of Lease Management (2005–2008) at Arby's.
Sharon Dupont
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director, Lease Administration and Asset Management · Shake Shack
Senior Director, Lease Administration and Asset Management at Shake Shack since 2026 and former Director, Lease Administration and Asset Management (2024–2026), Senior Manager, Lease Administration (2022–2024) and Manager, Lease Administration (2021–2022) there. Former Manager of Lease Administration and Real Estate Analysis at Samsonite (2016–2021).
Tom Bradley
LinkedInExperience: Director of Lease Management · GPS Hospitality
Former Director of Lease Management at GPS Hospitality (2018–2025) and Director - Lease Management at Inspire since 2025. Former Sr Real Estate Analyst at Randstad USA (2014–2018) and Contract Lease Administrator (CoStar Project) at Robert Half (2013–2014).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's portfolio to yours, since a lease team covering several restaurant brands works differently from one handling a single retail chain. Ask whether the person's work leaned toward payments and records, lease systems, or renewals and negotiations, and pick the one closest to the problem you need solved.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you make sure critical lease dates like renewal options are never missed?
- 02What should a good lease abstract capture so the rest of the company can rely on it?
- 03How do you choose and roll out a lease administration system without losing data along the way?
Reaching lease administration experts
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Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chuy's Restaurants and Landry's, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach lease administration experts?
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