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.
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By Ward Richmond
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Brett is a classic entrepreneur as President of Palmer Logistics in Houston, TX
He was on the board for International Warehousing Logistics Association(IWLA), where he and I met some time ago
A product of divorce, Brett was super focused on his education September-May
Outside of that, he spent his summers on the Jersey Shore where his grandparents lived
Attended Notre Dame on a Navy scholarship with intentions of becoming an engineer, eventually switching to Business Management, looking forward to a career in the Navy
His time in the Navy was literally all over the place! He was on a real life Minesweeper from Asia to Europe and even got stationed at Pearl Harbor!
Thank you for your service Brett!
Wanting to teach at an ROTC outfit after his active time, but was steered by life toward the logistic business via his biological father
First role in the industry was in Palmer Logistics’ sales department, moving onto operations and eventually moving into his current position as President of the company
Advice to younger self : Listen more, to mentors specifically
Business : Superpower
Greatest Failure : Project in the business that was a comedy of errors, a 3-4 year snowball of failure. It taught Brett to audit their organizational structure and technological needs
Morning Ritual : 5:30, cup of coffee, off to the gym for a solid workout and sauna
Favorite Hotel : Anywhere on a beautiful beach
Favorite Restaurant : Vic and Anthony’s – Houston
Book Rec : “The Hard Thing About Hard Things” – Ben Horowitz
Current Jam : Been pumping Reggae lately
Charity : Project Protect Our Children
$100M Briefcase : Investment in himself
2023 Visionboard : Open up shop outside of Texas, happening in
Connect with Brett:
Website: Palmer Logistics
LinkedIn: Brett Mears
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Ward:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wardrichmond
Instagram: @ward214tx
Website: TruckinOn.com
YouTube: Supply Chain Real Estate
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