The Howard Hughes Corporation Promotes Greg Fitchitt

The Howard Hughes Corporation has announced that Greg Fitchitt has been named Regional President of the company's Columbia, Maryland region, one of the first master planned communities in the U.S. founded by legendary developer James W. Rouse in 1967.

A senior leader who has been with The Howard Hughes Corporation since 2013, Fitchitt will head up the 14 million square foot redevelopment to transform Downtown Columbia into a regional hub of technology, culture and commerce.

Fitchitt, formerly Columbia’s Senior Vice President of Development, worked closely for many years with the region's previous President, John E. DeWolf, who spearheaded the establishment of a new vision for Columbia until his recent passing.

With over 20 years of real estate experience spanning across development, planning, entitlement, leasing, community relations, government relations, and design and construction management, Fitchitt led the effort to gain Howard County Council's approval in 2016 of a $90 million TIF for public infrastructure and a comprehensive plan for affordable housing in Downtown Columbia. He recently secured approval of an additional million square feet of development in Downtown Columbia's Lakefront District.

“We are fortunate to have Greg’s talent and leadership at the helm of Columbia to propel forward our dynamic vision for the community and continue the visionary legacies of Jim Rouse and John DeWolf,” said Grant Herlitz, President of The Howard Hughes Corporation.

Fitchitt chairs the Downtown Columbia Partnership board and serves on the Greater Baltimore Committee's Board of Directors, the Howard County Chamber Board of Directores, and the ULI Transit Oriented Development Council for the ULI Baltimore and Washington District Councils.

"I am excited for the vibrant future that lies ahead for Columbia and look forward to continuing to grow boldly with the community as we build upon the great work of my esteemed predecessors," Fitchitt said.