I hired Ward Richmond because I needed a fast-paced individual who specializes in solutions for 3PLs and could deliver a comprehensive solution that maximized site value and enabled me to close the deal. His market intelligence and relentless effort on this project undoubtedly helped us secure the business with this new, Fortune 500 customer.
Ward Richmond understands the 3PL business. We rely on Ward to help solve our customers’ supply chain opportunities and provide them with logistics solutions that fit their needs.
Ward has consistently demonstrated a high level of customer service, a strong work ethic, and comprehensive understanding of transportation & logistics-related real estate.
Ward and his team have consistently delivered a high level of customer service over the course of several years and hundreds of transactions by working closely with our team in an effort to assist us with developing and implementing creative real estate solutions.
Positive attitude and customer-centered approach made for a great working relationship.
Ward and his team have consistently exceeded our expectations while working closely with our Properties Team to execute our real estate strategies and achieve our stated objectives.
The Colliers team worked quickly and efficiently to leverage their local market relationships to find KW multiple short term, flexible space solutions in an expedient and professional manner.
Ward has acted as our strategic real estate partner for several years having assisted our team during our rapid growth by utilizing strong relationships and unparalleled market knowledge to source off-market opportunities for property expansion needs.
Corporate real estate solutions
By Ward Richmond
“Art is the music of the soul, made visible.” -Bruce Lee
David Ross: Executive, Investor, Artist
Comin’ at ya from Miami once again, sorry no salsa music this time y’all.
David was a multi-discipline athlete all through middle school into 10th grade. As it happens, on the last play of his gym class’ flag football game, he broke his clavicle. This was a turning point in not only his athletics, but also his wardrobe. He was unable to get t-shirts or hoodies over his head, imagine the horror.
David was fortunate to have parents that invested in experiential value and education through experiences. This afforded him a trip to France with a high school class which spurred him into a love of travel, visiting 35 countries and 47/50 states since.
David’s alma mater is Georgetown where he got a fake ID and, if I may, “responsibly” dove into the social scene. He didn’t let it hinder his studies though, graduating in 2000 as a Finance and International Business major.
The first job he landed right out of school was at Deutsche Bank Alex Brown. After some shake ups there he did a short stint at Railworks and was called to join a smaller startup with a mentor from Alex Brown.
David takes us deep on how exactly his role in the logistics industry and the financial side of it works as well as how it has evolved through his career. He’s a wizard
Currently with Roadrunner Freight as an Exec, David is helping to reform and rebrand things there. It has been and continues to be a successful journey.
Advice to younger self: Start BJJ and Guitar earlier in life.
Greatest Failure turned opportunity: Competition losses, Romantic Relationships ending and learning to take the lessons into the next one, Investments and almost treating them as a failed relationship. Moral of story: With each “loss” keep it moving and make progress.
Morning Ritual: Man’s best friend gets David up for play, Water, Bulletproof style coffee, Journal(stream of consciousness)
Favorite Hotel: Antigua, Guatemala – Panza Verde
Favorite Restaurant: Red Rooster – Miami
Book Rec: “The Power of Myth” – Joseph Campbell w/ Bill Moyer
Song Rec: #1 “The Coast is Clear” Drake White Spotify – ITunes
Honorable mention: “Imagine” John Lennon, covered by Chris Cornell on Stern
Charity/Non-Profit: Charlize Theron Africa Outreach – Fountainhead Artists Registry – Miami Humane Society
$100M Investment: Artist’s residency in Baltimore
Life without $$$ obligations: Continue to do all the things he already loves doing. Family, friends, mentoring, art, community involvement.
Connect with David:
LinkedIn: David Ross
Connect with Ward:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wardrichmond
Instagram: @ward214tx
Website: TruckinOn.com
YouTube: Supply Chain Real Estate
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