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
Ward specializes in working with C-level executives and operational specialists to develop and execute corporate real estate strategies on a local and global basis in an effort to maximize operational efficiencies and value. His primary focus is representing dominant logistics companies in the acquisition and disposition of “supply chain real estate” – distribution centers, truck terminals, last mile hubs, manufacturing facilities and industrial land.
With over 17 years of experience, Ward has developed an unparalleled understanding of Supply Chain Real Estate strategy via negotiating 1000+ transactions, globally, in 50+ cities while generating tens of millions in value for his customers. Not to mention – he has fun doing it! His clients and teammates are all folks who you can trust with a handshake. Life is too short to operate any other way.
Ward enjoys reading, writing and speaking about CRE, eCommerce and the logistics industry. He hosts the Truckin’ On podcast and has been featured on other podcasts like the GaryVee Audio Experience, The Cardone Zone and Supply Chain Now. Ward also has been interviewed by multiple publications including the Wall Street Journal and has been a featured speaker at multiple real estate and logistics conferences around the globe.
Ward is currently on the steering committee for the Colliers Logistics & Transportation Solutions Group and an active member of the IWLA and the Texas Warehouse Association.
Ward is a life long athlete having played collegiate football and rugby. He has completed three Ironman triathlons. He currently practices meditation, hot yoga and is passionate about biohacking and mental health.
Accomplishments
Top 40 under 40, Dallas Business Journal
Dallas500 (Top 500 Powerful Business Leaders in DFW), D CEO Magazine
Industrial Tenant Rep Broker of the Year Winner, D CEO Magazine
Top National Industrial Broker, Connect CRE
D CEO Power Broker, 2014 – Present
Everest Club, 2016 – Present
Colliers DFW #1 Producer, 2018 & 2021
Education
Brown University – Class of 2000 – BA – Urban Studies + Organizational Behavior and Management.
Georgia Tech – Class of 2013 – Supply Chain & Logistics Institute – Executive Certificate Program
Ward continues to invest heavily in educating himself by consistently attending seminars and working closely with multiple performance coaches and consultants – including living legends like Tony Robbins & Gary Vaynerchuk. He does this in an effort to elevate his game and maximize value generation for his team and clients.
Memberships & Involvements
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), Member
Colliers Logistics & Transportation Solutions Group, Steering Committee
International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), Member
Texas Warehouse Association, Member
Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC), Member
Clients
Ward specializes in working with top corporate occupiers of logistics oriented real estate ranging from local family businesses to Fortune 50 corporations. Please contact directly for client references and testimonials and/or check out: https://supplychainrealestate.com/
