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As a seasoned Real Estate Executive, I specialize in strategic team building, global networking, and project oversight within brokerage operations. My expertise spans industrial and commercial real estate, where I have developed a solid reputation for positioning, marketing, and selling high-risk properties. My passion lies in driving financial growth for privately held companies by leading independent teams across the country. My career has been marked by significant accomplishments in company acquisitions and joint venture structures, consistently delivering value through innovative strategies and dedicated mentorship.Career Highlights:➣ Managed a $1.6 billion portfolio: Overseeing strategic acquisitions and enhancing asset value at Diamond Realty Investments.➣ Led successful high-profile developments: Including a 1M sf logistics warehouse development with Trammell Crow Company in Cecil County, MD.➣ Founded and grew XO Partners, LLC: A commercial real estate firm, successfully relocating multiple companies and securing major site selection projects.“To be successful in real estate, you must always and consistently put your clients' best interests first. When you do, your personal needs will be realized beyond your greatest expectations.” - Anthony Hitt
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Executive Vice President, InvestmentsLovett IndustrialDallas, Tx, Us -
Executive Vice President Of AcquisitionsDiamond Realty Investments, Inc. Aug 2014 - Sep 2024Dallas, Texas, United StatesOversee the firm’s growth and profitability via strategic acquisitions and business development; identify, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities that align with the firm’s strategic goals. Deliver investment strategies, market research/analysis, financial analysis, risk management, and due diligence. Collaborate with intermediaries, including investment bankers, brokers, and advisors to source and negotiate deals.Key Accomplishments:٠ Lead and mentor portfolio management and acquisitions teams, fostering high-performance culture; onboard staff to ensure a well-oiled machine that replicates investments.٠ Manage a portfolio of $1.6B in acquired assets and make strategic decisions to enhance value.٠ Forge long-term relationships and manage projects across the U.S. -
Senior Vice President Of Industrial InvestmentsDiamond Realty Investments, Inc. Jan 2021 - Aug 2023Irving, Texas, United StatesOversaw the firm’s industrial investments to support profit growth; sourced, negotiated, and managed industrial logistics for JV investments. Delivered strategic planning, marketing research/analysis, deal execution, asset management, risk management, value creation, and team leadership -
Managing Director Of Industrial InvestmentsDiamond Realty Investments, Inc. Aug 2014 - Jan 2021Irving, Texas, United StatesManaged the firm’s industrial investments to support profit growth; identified, evaluated, acquired, managed, and divested investments, including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, logistics centers, and more. Key Accomplishments:٠ Led investment activities and equity of approximately $100M for a JV equity program in Industrial Logistics properties across the U.S.٠ Established new relationships and operating agreements with Ridge, CT, PLR, Trammell Crow, Core 5, and Huntington Industrial Partners.٠ Closed several large developments, including 271K sf development in suburban Chicago with Ridge Development, 1M sf logistics warehouse development with Trammell Crow Company in Cecil County, MD, 400K sf logistics warehouse development with Huntington Industrial Partners in northeast Atlanta, and two 1M sf building developments with Core 5 Industrial Partners in west Atlanta. -
Founding Partner | Real Estate BrokerXo Partners, Llc. Dec 2011 - Aug 2014United StatesIn football, plays are drawn up as X’s and O’s, but this is just a starting point. In our experience, it takes implementation to go beyond the strategy to make any play successful. It takes a trained professional capable of making split-second decisions based on years of experience to turn a two yard run into a game-winning score. XO Partners was formed by dedicated real estate professionals to provide advisory, investment and management services to owners, investors, lenders and developers in North Texas to put our clients in the best position to score on every real estate play. As Founder and Real Estate Broker, established a small commercial real estate firm focused on the user market for office/industrial properties and investments. Key Accomplishments:٠ Relocated Hutchison Oil and Gas company from Thanksgiving Tower to The Plaza of the Americas in downtown Dallas for approximately 4K sf of office space.٠ Relocated Timepiece Public Relations and Marketing from Parkway Office Center North to Bent Tree II for approximately 3K sf of office space in North Dallas.٠ Hired by Shore, Chan, and DePumpo Law Firm to acquire 15K-30K sf office building for new office spaces.٠ Hired for site selection services for La Chiquita Tortilla Company for a 75K-100K sf food manufacturing facility in North Texas.٠ Played a key role as Expert Witness for BASF lawsuit regarding damage to facility vacated at lease termination.
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Founding Partner | Oil And Gas LeasingCaballito Resources Dec 2011 - Aug 2014Gulf Coast RegionEstablished company for oil and gas exploration in the Gulf Coast region, specifically the Eagle Ford, Pearsall, and Tuscaloosa Marine Shale Plays.Key Accomplishments:٠ Acquired an approximately 1.8K-acre lease in Gonzales County (Eagle Ford oil window) and sold the lease for 178% return and 2.5% override in 38 days.٠ Acquired an approximately 1.2K-acre lease in Wilkerson, MS in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale for 163% return and 1.5% override in six months.٠ Raised funds for a second Wilkerson County transaction; provided due diligence on approximately 1.5K acres.
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Managing Director Of Industrial Real EstateJones Lang Lasalle Apr 2008 - Dec 2011Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas, United StatesRecruited to build a presence in the industrial market segment based on experience in tenant representation, acquisitions, dispositions, investment sales, and sale/leaseback transactions. Negotiated numerous lease transactions (new and renewals) for Fortune 500 company clients.Key Accomplishments:٠ Liaised with Whirlpool to acquire 1M sf distribution center; The Dallas Business Journal named the transaction as the ‘Industrial Real Estate Deal of 2010’.٠ Represented development company in marketing a 6K-acre rail-served industrial park in south Dallas; served interests of multiple entities, including development, land sales, joint ventures, national marketing, municipal incentive negotiations, rail spur design with Union Pacific, and more.٠ Selected to assess national client’s supply chain management for optimization as member of the company’s Supply Chain Logistics Council. -
Senior Vice President | Managing Director | Sales AssociateGrubb & Ellis Jan 2004 - Apr 2008Southfield, Michigan, United StatesManaged institutional and corporate business development across the north Texas area; transferred to Dallas to repair troubled office and grow the Texas region. Promoted to lead 32 brokers through a difficult time in 2005, resulting in company revenue growth. Managed expenses/P&L accounts and recruited top producers.Key Accomplishments:٠ Onboarded and retained 30+ sales associates for the company’s transaction services across the DFW market.٠ Named one of the ‘Top Ten Regional Producers’ in 2005/2006 and recognized as ‘Top Performance as a Managing Director in 2006. -
Associate Sales Representative, National Office & Industrial PropertiesMarcus & Millichap Jan 2001 - Jan 2004Detroit, Michigan, United StatesFacilitated transactions and supported the sale process within the commercial and industrial property sectors. Collaborated with senior sales representatives and brokers to identify potential clients, conduct market research, and develop property listings. Prepared sales presentations, drafted contracts, and coordinated property viewings. Key Accomplishments:٠ Generated $65M in real estate transactions and was named ‘Regional Top-Five Producer’ for two years in a row. -
Vice President Of Business DevelopmentCorvus International Jan 1998 - Jan 2001Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United StatesBy creating disinter-mediated solutions on a fixed-fee basis, Corvus created substantial value for clients who needed regional facilities for their Automotive OEM clients. As Vice President of Business Development, assisted and established customer solutions for automotive clients nationally. Key Accomplishments:٠ Developed integrated project management and tenant-representative brokerage solutions for corporate clients.٠ Established sales/leaseback program for clients, resulting in $180M transactions with Fortune 100 Companies.
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Professional Offensive LinemanNational Football League (Nfl) 1988 - 1997United StatesKey Accomplishments:٠ Drafted by San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, and New England Patriots.٠ Elected and served as Team Representative to the NFL Players Association for six seasons; developed a 401K plan that was instrumental in the adoption of the current free-agency system.٠ Drafted by San Diego as 96th pick and named 'All-Rookie' team in 1988.٠ Started in 138 regular season games and eight post-season games.
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David Richards works for Lovett Industrial
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David Richards's current role is Executive Vice President, Investments.
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David Richards attended Walsh College, Ucla, Southern Methodist University.
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