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
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” -CS Lewis
George Billingsley is the head of industrial development for his family’s business, Billingsley Company. This wasn’t always the case though. Starting out being a self proclaimed ineffectual child, he was introduced to a tutor freshman year of high school which set him on the studious path. After a semester at Cornell it didn’t feel like a good fit for George so he came a little closer to home and transferred to UT Austin. He very much so enjoyed the social aspect of life in college and found his faith in Christianity through some close friends. To follow his faith George then moved his studies to Dallas Baptist Church, majoring in Christian Studies and finishing his business schooling at Southern Methodist University.
George has been involved in his family’s real estate business, The Billingsley Company, since he could be. His first real foray into it was in the Multifamily division, but didn’t feel at home there. He then fell in love with the culture and people involved in the industrial real estate development sector, where he is now the head of Billingsley’s department as mentioned above.
Grandfather was Trammel Crow, renowned real estate developer from Dallas as well as another esteemed alumni of Woodrow Wilson High. George’s parents were also both involved in real estate before the formation of Billingsley Company so George comes from great real estate stock.
Advice to young George: Read the book of Proverbs. Amazing wisdom.
Morning Ritual: Prioritizing sleep potentiates his work for the day
Favorite Hotel: Rancho Valencia just north of San Diego
Favorite Restaurant: Hillstone, Dallas
Book Recommendation: Founding Brothers(linked)
$100M in a duffle bag: Invest North of Dallas!
Bucketlist travel location: Israel pilgrimage
Connect with George:
Website: billingsleyco.com
LInkedIn: George Billingsley
Show Notes:
Life and Career of Trammel Crow – CSPAN
“Founding Brothers” -Joseph J Ellis
“Clocks” -Coldplay
Spotify
Apple
Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Connect with Ward:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wardrichmond
Instagram: @ward214tx
Website: TruckinOn.com
YouTube: Supply Chain Real Estate
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