University Place Announces New GM, Recognizes Former GM of over 50 Years
- Rob Kallas will be retiring from University Place after 52 years of employment
- Mike Jorgenson is the new general manager
Orem, Utah (January 15, 2026) – University Place is honored to announce the retirement of an esteemed employee of over five decades, Rob Kallas, and concurrently, welcomes an exciting new hire to fill the role of general manager, Mike Jorgenson.
Kallas has been involved in real estate management and development with the Woodbury Corporation since 1974 and has had the primary responsibility of managing University Mall, now University Place, since 1978.
“I have been so fortunate to have worked the last 52 years with a wonderful company and at such a great legacy project as University Mall and other Woodbury Corporation owned projects in Orem,” said Rob Kallas, retiring general manager of University Place. “I love Orem! I was born and raised in Orem, educated in Orem schools, married an Orem woman, and lived and raised my five children in Orem. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the development and vibrancy of this city. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with great businesswomen and businessmen, community leaders, government and education leaders, dedicated employees, associates and residents here as well.”
The new general manager is Michael Jorgenson, a Utah native who most recently oversaw operations for nine regional shopping centers throughout the western United States, totaling approximately 8.5 million square feet.
“I am excited to work with Woodbury Corporation and the community on continuing to create unique and engaging experiences at University Place.” said Michael Jorgenson, general manager of University Place. “I have closely followed University Place over the past decade as it evolved from a traditional shopping center into a dynamic, mixed-use destination, setting a standard in the Utah market by thoughtfully integrating office, multifamily and entertainment uses.”
Jorgenson most recently worked as Vice President of Asset Management for the Western Region at Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP). Prior to working for PRCP, Jorgenson worked for Macerich for over a decade as the senior property manager at shopping centers in Utah, Arizona and New Jersey. While working for PRCP and Macerich, Mike was General Manager of The Shops at South Town in Sandy, where he successfully navigated a change in ownership and led a comprehensive multimillion-dollar renovation that transformed the center inside and out.
“Woodbury Corporation and the Woodbury family will be forever grateful to Rob Kallas for his friendship, loyalty and dedication to the success of University Place and its impact on Orem and surrounding communities,” said Randy Woodbury, vice chairman of Woodbury Corporation. “We are excited for the next chapter, utilizing Mike Jorgenson’s extensive experience to build upon the legacy of this outstanding development.”
About University Place
Opening in the early 1970’s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development in the midst of a $500 million revitalization. In addition to first class retail offerings, University Place is now home to upscale residential, Class-A office and high-quality green space. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 100-year-old, 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://www.universityplaceorem.com/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit https://www.woodburycorp.com/.
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