About Us
Founded in 1980 by Steele Dewey, Aston began by developing functional shopping centers in small Southeastern towns. We built lasting relationships with grocery and other necessity retailers while assembling a team of exceptional real estate professionals. As the Southeast has grown, so has Aston. Our deep market knowledge and experienced team have given us a strategic advantage in retail development and acquisitions, resulting in a long track record of success and a strong position to seize future opportunities.
For over 44 years, Aston has built an impeccable reputation in the retail real estate industry across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. This reputation has been earned through the skills and dedication of Aston’s people and is manifested in client success. Our reputation is built on honoring commitments and respecting relationships.
Aston employees — the Aston family — demonstrate longevity and loyalty, and the company is likewise loyal to them. For our clients and partners, this means a dependable and consistent experience in working with Aston. We’ve instilled good management practices, offering our employees opportunity and tools to succeed.
Aston is known by employees, business partners, lenders, tenants and contractors alike for performance, reliability and integrity. We remain true to our vision of improving the quality of shopping experiences in the neighborhoods we serve and maintaining best practices in our development, leasing, property management, and other investments.
Leasing
With deep market knowledge of Southeast assets, local demographics, and retail environments, Aston focuses on building lasting relationships with retailers and the brokerage community, driving our success. Every transaction receives full attention, from initial negotiations to lease execution and tenant openings, always considering both the business owner's and Landlord's perspectives. This approach has fostered strong relationships with key retailers like Harris Teeter, Publix, Food Lion, Sprouts, Walmart, and other neighborhood retailers. We manage first-class grocery and neighborhood centers across the Southeast.
Development
For over 44 years, Aston has developed shopping centers across the Eastern US, focusing on grocery-anchored neighborhood centers, specialty boutique retail, and big box developments. Our success is driven by our skilled team, commitment to client success, and deep market expertise. Aston promises timeless designs in prime locations, delivered on time and within budget.
Management
The Aston team manages properties with a hands-on approach, treating each as our own to enhance value. We offer customized services including local market expertise, long-term vendor relationships, 24/7 availability, on-site management, tenant support, and tailored reports. We focus on maintaining property aesthetics, protecting investments, and promoting “Green” initiatives.