Michael B. Willner
Michael is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pomegranate Real Estate. Prior to forming Pomegranate Real Estate, Michael was President of WRDC for 16 years. Prior to his time at WRDC, Michael practiced Real Estate law at the firm Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen. Michael earned his law degree from the Villanova University School of Law in 1998, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He is the past chairman of the Board of Directors of Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Greater Philadelphia. He also serves as a Board Member of the Aish Chaim Center for Jewish Learning, the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools in Greater Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Community Kollel.
Karen Martin
Karen M. Martin joined Pomegranate RE during it’s formation as the Regional Property Manager, overseeing Property Redevelopment and Leasing for the Central PA region properties. Prior to working for Pomegranate Real Estate, Karen was employed with WRDC for 24 years in the same capacity. Prior to WRDC, Karen was employed for 8 years with G.A. David & Affiliates of Philadelphia where she handled the Property Management, Leasing and Marketing for a center in York, PA. Prior to 1984, Karen worked in personnel for Pfaltzgraff at the Thomasville, Pennsylvania facility.
Rachel Alexis Klekman
Rachel joined Pomegranate RE during it’s formation, overseeing and managing both finance and marketing of Pomegranate’s portfolio. Prior to joining Pomegranate, Rachel was employed by WRDC for 5 years as their Vice President of Hospitality and Sage Hospitality for 3 years. With a BA in Strategic Organizational Communications from Temple University, with a concentration in Public Relation and Organizational leadership. Rachel started in the not-for-profit sector remaining active with past clients.
Jaime Smith
Jaime joined Pomegranate RE during its formation in 2016 as the Office Manager, overseeing day-to-day office operations. Since then, Jaime’s responsibilities have expanded to include oversight of accounts payable, supervision of property maintenance and commercial property leasing. Prior to joining Pomegranate RE, Jaime was employed by WRDC in the same capacity and also has 10+ years of experience in the medical field. Jaime holds several professional certifications, including Notary Public, Workplace Safety Committee, and American Red Cross Standard CPR & First Aid. In her time away from work, Jaime enjoys staying active outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.
Grant Grundlock
Grant Grundlock brings over a decade of experience in commercial real estate, with a focus on leasing, asset management, and retail strategy. Prior to joining POM, he led retail development and place-making initiatives for high-profile mixed-use developments in the Philadelphia market, overseeing performance and long-term value creation across a diverse real estate portfolio. Grant takes a strategic, hospitality-minded approach to tenant curation and asset operations, with a proven ability to drive occupancy, optimize NOI, and elevate the user experience across commercial environments. He’s passionate about unlocking the full potential of every asset.
