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Pennsauken Logistics Center

Pennsauken Logistics Center

Located at 8600 and 9000 River Road in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, this +/- 930,000 square-foot industrial park offers unmatched regional connectivity, robust infrastructure, and a proven track record with nationally recognized tenants, making it one of the most strategic and adaptable logistics hubs in the market. The complex is situated directly across the Delaware River from Northeast Philadelphia, between the Betsy Ross and Tacony-Palmyra bridges, providing efficient access to I-95 and the other major transportation arteries in our region. The 50-acre gated site features unit sizes ranging from 5K to 280K SF, crane served suites with 20-to-36 foot clear heights and significant utility infrastructure. Pennsauken Logistics Center is owned and operated by Velocity Venture Partners, a leading developer of industrial real estate throughout the Northeastern Region of the United States and one of the largest owners of industrial space in the region. Please get in touch with Will Riter, <will@velocityinv.com> for all leasing needs and click HERE for more information regarding Pennsauken Logistics Center! Here is a link to the Bisnow and Velocity Venture Partners article.

Speakers and Panels

Danielle Schline

Danielle Schline

SVP, Investment Officer, Mid-Atlantic

Prologis

Danielle Schline

SVP, Investment Officer, Mid-Atlantic

Prologis

Danielle Schline is Senior Vice President, Investment Officer at Prologis, where she is responsible for deploying capital to expand and evolve the company’s Mid-Atlantic and Pennsylvania portfolios. Her focus includes the acquisition of buildings and land for future development to serve customer needs and the strategic redevelopment of assets for higher and better use. In this capacity, Danielle shapes these markets’ investment strategies to support long-term growth and sustainability.

Prior to her Investment Officer role, Danielle served as Senior Vice President, Market Officer for the Prologis Mid-Atlantic region. She oversaw all aspects of market operations, including leasing, property management, capital improvements, construction, disposition strategy, M&A integration, and team development. The Mid-Atlantic portfolio spans 19 million square feet, 335 customers, and a team of 21 employees across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.

Danielle has served two terms on the board of the NAIOP Maryland chapter and is an active national forum member. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hamilton College.

The Transformation of Pennsauken Logistics Center

Tony Grelli

Tony Grelli

Founding Partner

Velocity Venture Partners

Tony Grelli

Founding Partner

Velocity Venture Partners

Tony is a native of Gloucester County, New Jersey and grew up on a 300+ acre fifth-generation family farm. He co-founded Velocity with Zach shortly after graduating from Drexel University, where he earned dual degrees in finance & economics. Tony currently lives in Montgomery County, PA, and enjoys spending his summers in Sea Isle City, NJ. Prior to Velocity, Tony worked on the investment team of Susquehanna Growth Equity – where he invested in software entrepreneurs across North America, UK & Europe.

Capital Currents: Investing In Philly’s Industrial Future

Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen

Co-Founder & Principal

Endurance Real Estate Group

Ariel Tambor

Ariel Tambor

Director Acquisitions

DH Property Holdings

Heath Abramsohn

Heath Abramsohn

Head of Acquisitions, North Central

Rockefeller Group

Matt Handel
Moderator

Matt Handel

Director of Acquisitions and Leasing

Alliance Partners HSP

Ben Cohen

Co-Founder & Principal

Endurance Real Estate Group

Mr. Cohen has worked in investment real estate since 1997. Since co-founding Endurance Real Estate Group in 2002, Mr. Cohen has spent the majority of his time sourcing new acquisition opportu­nities ($300MM plus since inception), as well as establishing and maintain­ing new relationships with Endurance’s various capital partners and lenders. Mr. Cohen is also an integral part of the asset management team providing leas­ing, financial and marketing oversight for Endurance’s portfolio. Prior to co-found­ing Endurance Mr. Cohen most recently worked for RFR Holdings, a major pri­vately owned development firm based in New York City whose portfolio consisted of over 6 million square feet of Manhat­tan office space. While at RFR, Mr. Cohen worked on Acquisitions and Asset Man­agement, including leasing, recapitaliza­tion and disposition analysis.

Prior to RFR, Mr. Cohen spent two years working at Fortis Advisers in Acquisitions and Asset Management with Mr. White. Mr. Cohen worked on the underwriting of development and acquisition deals for joint venture equity financing. Prior to working at Fortis, Mr. Cohen spent two years at Ernst & Young Kenneth Lev­enthal Real Estate Group working as a senior auditor for major development clients such as Tishman Speyer and SL Green Realty.

Mr. Cohen received his Masters of Sci­ence in Real Estate Development from New York University and his B.S in Ac­counting from Tulane University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Heath Abramsohn

Head of Acquisitions, North Central

Rockefeller Group

Heath Abramsohn is Head of Acquisitions, North Central Development, for Rockefeller Group. In this role he is responsible for land acquisitions and development of industrial and multifamily assets throughout the North Central region (includes New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Midwest region.)

Mr. Abramsohn joined Rockefeller Group in 2005 and has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout career with the company including asset experience with industrial, office, multifamily, and mixed-use projects. Throughout his career at Rockefeller Group, he has been involved in the acquisition, development, lease, and sale of more than 15 million square feet of industrial space. Mr. Abramsohn has also been instrumental in Rockefeller Group’s expansion of industrial assets in New York and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Prior to joining the Rockefeller Group, Mr. Abramsohn worked in Corporate Finance at Pfizer. He was also a Consultant with Accenture. He received his bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College where he majored in Accounting and Economics. He received his master’s degree in Real Estate Development from New York University.

Mr. Abramsohn holds a real estate license in New Jersey and New York and is a member of NAIOP and ULI. He has been recognized by several industry publications for his market insight and has spoken on commercial real estate panels across the region representing Rockefeller Group. He is an Advisory Board member at Rutgers University Center for Real Estate.

Matt Handel

Moderator

Alliance Partners HSP

Matt Handel is the Philadelphia Market Lead for Alliance HP (“Alliance”). Matt is focused on acquisitions in the Philadelphia market, as well as lease up of Philadelphia area assets post-acquisition. Alliance is a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment firm. Alliance acquires, develops, repositions, leases, and manages a diverse range of assets, with a primary focus on industrial, office and residential properties in the Greater Philadelphia and South Florida markets.

Demand Drivers & Site Strategy

Mark Glagola

Mark Glagola

SVP

Logistics Property Company

Rick Kingery

Rick Kingery

National Director

Sansone Group

John Pollock

John Pollock

Vice President

Trammell Crow Company

Dan Zeiders

Dan Zeiders

VP, Philadelphia

ARCO Design/Build

Kayla Kesslen
Moderator

Kayla Kesslen

EVP

Solar Landscape

Mark Glagola

SVP

Logistics Property Company

Mark leads the development and leasing efforts in Logistics Property Company’s Northeast region. He has 35+ years of experience in industrial real estate having previously held senior positions at Lincoln Property Company and Transwestern. Mark has been involved in the development of 7M SF of industrial properties and the purchase of 4M SF. Mark received a Master’s from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dan Zeiders

VP, Philadelphia

ARCO Design/Build

As the Vice President for ARCO Design/Build's Philadelphia Division, Dan Zeiders brings over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. With expertise in construction management and building client relationships, Dan plays a crucial role in project performance and customer satisfaction. Beginning his career at ARCO, Dan started as a Design/Build Manager and worked his way up, with his most recent position being Director of Operations. He graduated from Penn State University with a major in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Design.

Kayla Kesslen

Moderator

Solar Landscape

As EVP and Head of Business Development at Solar Landscape, Kayla heads the company’s primary commercial function, focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial rooftop solar. She leads a 40-person team across sales, customer success, go-to-market strategy, sales operations and B2B marketing.

Before joining Solar Landscape, Kayla was a Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she advised Fortune 500 clients on growth strategy, operations, and M&A - specializing in climate and sustainability.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Creative Solutions & Emerging Trends in Industrial Real Estate

Read Mortimer

Read Mortimer

SVP, Investment Officer

Prologis

Dave Fleming

Dave Fleming

President

Prism Engineering

Jim Scott

Jim Scott

Principal

Avison Young

Scot Murdoch

Scot Murdoch

Partner

KSS Architects

Max Kleinberg
Moderator

Max Kleinberg

Business Manager

Bisnow

Jim Scott

Principal

Avison Young

Jim specializes in the leasing, sales, and acquisition of commercial and industrial properties. In additional to traditional sale/lease transactions, clients also rely on Jim’s expertise and guidance on a range of complex consulting projects, including land development, financial analysis, portfolio management, and long-term strategic planning.

Prior to joining Avison Young, Jim served as Senior Managing Director at Colliers International. In additional to several million square feet of industrial leasing and sale transactions in the metro Philadelphia market, Jim’s successfully managed corporate sale, lease, and consulting projects that spanned more than a dozen states nationally and across four continents globally.

Jim resides in Yardley, PA with his wife Shannon and two children.

Why You Should Attend the Philadelphia Industrial & Logistics Summit

Why This Matters:

Greater Philadelphia stands at a critical juncture in its industrial and logistics real estate evolution. As investment climates shift, tenant expectations evolve, and infrastructure projects reshape supply chain dynamics, staying informed and ahead of the trends is vital. Developers, investors, brokers, and industry stakeholders must understand these dynamic market conditions to make informed decisions, leverage emerging opportunities, and maintain a competitive edge. This event provides an essential platform to discuss timely challenges, exchange innovative solutions, and network with industry leaders shaping the future of the region's commercial real estate landscape. 

What You Will Learn:

  • How Greater Philadelphia's strategic location is fueling growth in logistics, supply chain operations, and last-mile delivery networks.

  • Key capital trends influencing industrial investment, including shifts in cap rates, deal structures, and investor sentiment.

  • What tenants—ranging from e-commerce giants to local manufacturers—are demanding from industrial landlords and how those demands are evolving.

  • How developers are navigating infrastructure constraints, zoning, and community opposition to bring new industrial product to market.

  • Where speculative vs. build-to-suit construction is headed, and how vacancy trends differ drastically between Class A and Class B assets.

  • Innovative redevelopment strategies that are converting underutilized sites and brownfields into viable industrial hubs.

  • The rising importance of truck terminals, trailer yards, and industrial outdoor storage in the modern supply chain.

  • How local and national players are positioning themselves to compete amid supply-demand imbalances and shifting tenant expectations.

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Venue

Pennsauken Logistics Center
9000 River Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110

Event will be held in Unit A2


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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
2:00 PM
2:20 PM
The Transformation of Pennsauken Logistics Center

The evolution of a 1-million square foot manufacturing complex into a thriving multi-tenant logistics hub.

2:20 PM
3:05 PM
Capital Currents: Investing In Philly’s Industrial Future

Navigating capital markets and investment strategies as the industrial sector normalizes in Greater Philadelphia.

3:05 PM
3:30 PM
Networking Break
3:30 PM
4:15 PM
Demand Drivers & Site Strategy

How tenant demand, site selection, and development strategy are shaping Philadelphia’s industrial market, from logistics and e-commerce needs to land constraints and infrastructure challenges.

4:15 PM
5:00 PM
Creative Solutions & Emerging Trends in Industrial Real Estate

From brownfield redevelopments to community engagement, explore innovative approaches shaping the future of industrial development in Greater Philadelphia.

5:00 PM
5:30 PM
Post-Panel Networking

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