Robert M. Stanton, CSM, CPM
Founder, Chairman and Partner
757-305-9955
Bob Stanton began his real estate career when he joined Goodman Segar Hogan, Inc. in 1966. Over the years he rose through the ranks and became President of the company in 1975. In 1986, he bought the remaining stock and later sold an interest in the company to Dominion Capital, an affiliate of Dominion Resources, Inc.
He was involved in the development of several high profile real estate developments in the Hampton Roads area. They include Lynnhaven Mall, Greenbrier Mall, World Trade Center, Harborview, and 150 Main office building. He has developed numerous other projects including 27+ grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers.
In 1993, Bob retired from active participation at Goodman Segar Hogan to focus on real estate investments and personal interests. He organized Stanton Partners, Inc., specializing in commercial real estate investments. He is currently involved in the development and ownership of projects in southeastern Virginia totaling over $100 million in value.
Education & Professional Designations
- Old Dominion University – Bachelor of Business Administration
- Certified Property Manager (CPM) – Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
- Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM) – International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Professional and Civic Affiliations
- ACCESS College Foundation – Former Chairman
- Bayville Golf Club – Founding member
- Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic – Founder & Chairman Emeritus
- CIVIC Leadership Institute – Former Chairman
- Eastern Virginia Medical School Annual Fund – Former Chairman
- Greater Norfolk Corporation – Member & former President
- HRACRE – Former Board
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) – Member & former Board of Trustees & State Director
- Norfolk Academy – Former Board of Trustees
- Norfolk Academy Massey Fund – Former Chairman
- Old Dominion University – Former Board of Visitors & Rector
- Old Dominion University Educational Foundation – Former Chairman
- Old Dominion University Real Estate Foundation – Former Chairman
- State Council of Higher Education – Former member
- Town Point Club – Founder & Board
- TowneBank – Norfolk Board
- Urban Land Institute (ULI) – Former Board of Trustees
- Vanguard Landing – Former Chairman
- Virginia Beach Jaycees – Former President
- Virginia Beach Shore Drive Advisory Committee – Former Chairman
- Virginia Beach Tomorrow – Former Chairman
- Virginia Housing Foundation – Former member
- Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation – Former Chairman
- Virginia Port Authority – Former Commissioner
Honors and Awards
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Hampton Roads Chapter – Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
- Beta Gamma Sigma – Honorary member of National Honor Business Society
- Boy Scouts of America – Colgate W. Darden, Jr. Scouter Citizen of the Year
- Boy Scouts of America – Distinguished Eagle Scout
- Downtown Norfolk Council – Downtowner of the Year
- First Citizen of Virginia Beach
- Old Dominion University – Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient
- Old Dominion University – Outstanding Business School Alumnus
- Old Dominion University – Robert M. Stanton Chaired Professorship in the E. V. Williams School of Real Estate
- Professional Secretaries International – Executive of the Year
- Virginia Jaycees – Outstanding Young Man in Virginia
- Volunteer Hampton Roads – Lenora Mathews Lifetime Achievement Award
- Old Dominion University – Strome College of Business Legacy Honoree
