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David Welch

David Welch

CEO

Robinson Weeks Partners

Brad Pope

Brad Pope

SVP

JLL

John Barker, Jr.

John Barker, Jr.

President

Red Rock Developments

David Welch

CEO

Robinson Weeks Partners

David Welch is a Partner with Robinson Weeks Partners, and has overall

responsibility for the firm’s development and acquisition activities as well as its

build-to- suit programs. The firm structures ventures with public and private

entities to develop master planned parks and creates exceptional build-to- suit

programs for clients needing a trusted and experienced advisor to acquire and

develop their facilities.

Mr. Welch overseas the redevelopment of Gillem Logistics Center, an 1168 acre

master planned logistics center that can accommodate more than 8 million square

feet of e-commerce and distribution facilities.

Prior to joining Robinson Weeks Partners, Mr. Welch was the Southeast Regional

President for LNR Properties, LLC., where he had overall responsibility of all

acquisitions, developments, investments, operations and dispositions. The portfolio

included land, industrial and mixed-use assets exceeding $100 million.

Before joining LNR Properties, he held senior leadership positions with ProLogis for

nearly thirteen years.

Mr. Welch started his commercial real estate career with CB Commercial where he

specialized in leasing and selling industrial properties.

Mr. Welch received a business degree from the University of Kansas and an MBA

from The George Washington University. He currently serves on the Board of

Directors for the Council for Quality Growth and is active with the National

Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP).

Brad Pope

SVP

JLL

Brad is focused on serving clients by providing real estate solutions to supply chain challenges. He has represented clients in both the acquisition and disposition of warehouse/distribution, manufacturing and office properties throughout the United States and has consulted on overseas projects for Fortune 500 clients.

Experience and Accomplishments

Brad has been actively involved in all aspects of industrial real estate brokerage for over 25 years. His expertise in leasing, sales, site selection, build to suits and investment sales has led to direct involvement in over $1 billion of consummated real estate transactions for his clients.

Brad currently serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the SIOR Georgia Chapter and is Chair of the SIOR Global Industrial Practice Group.

Prior to joining JLL, Brad served as Managing Director and Principal of NAI Brannen Goddard where he also served as the Southeastern

Representative on the Major Markets Logistics team and on East Coast Industrial Group

Education and Affiliations

Brad graduated from the University of Georgia, has achieved his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, is an active SIOR member and a member of the JLL Supply Chain and Logistics Group.

Brad was recently honored as #1 Industrial Broker in Atlanta by the Atlanta Board of Commercial Realtors in the Agency Category. Addtionally, he received the Silver Phoenix Award for 25 consecutive years of achieving Million Dollar Club status.

John Barker, Jr.

President

Red Rock Developments

John Barker, Jr., SIOR has been a commercial real estate professional for the last 20 years, providing companies with expertise in commercial real estate and development. John has completed millions of square feet of development-related projects from build-to-suit and sale/leasebacks to construction program and project management.

Summary

  1. What effect has the pandemic had on the supply chain?

  2. Which types of industrial assets are flourishing and which are suffering?

  3. What is the outlook for debt and investment sales?

  4. What are the biggest issues facing industrial right now?

  5. How are distribution centers adapting to increased demand?

Agenda

Time Activity
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
Industrial Resilience Through a Pandemic
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
Q&A With The Audience

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