Core5 Industrial Partners Announces Lisa Ward’s Retirement
Industry Veteran and Original Core5 Founding Member Retiring in July 2025
ATLANTA, December 5, 2024 – Atlanta-based Core5 Industrial Partners announces the retirement of Lisa Ward from Core5, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kajima USA, Inc., effective July 15, 2025. She will wind down day-to-day oversight of the Southeast region at the end of 2024 and will stay on through July 15, 2025, in an advisory role.
Lisa Ward has a long history with Kajima and the executive team of Core5, being one of the original founding employees of IDI, formerly owned by Kajima, and one of the original executives with Core5 when the company began operations in 2015. Lisa excelled in her many roles at IDI over her 25 years there, frequently being awarded the top industrial landlord representative in Georgia by the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS. She went on to lead the Southeast Region of DCT, as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, overseeing capital deployment and placing her strategic guidance on improving the portfolio’s operating metrics, as well as executing the largest build-to-suit project in DCT’s history for JM Smucker’s totaling over 1 MSF in Fairburn, GA. At Core5, Lisa oversees the operations of the Southeast Region, including Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, and Savannah. She played a pivotal role in starting the development platform for the company, responsible for the entitlement and acquisition of 2,400 acres of land along with the development of 19.2 MSF of Class-A logistics facilities during her tenure. Core5, under Lisa’s stewardship, has consistently been named in the top three industrial developers in Georgia by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and winner of Industrial Deal of the Year in Atlanta Business Chronicle's Best in Atlanta Real Estate Awards in 2018, for a 1.2 MSF build-to-suit for SaddleCreek.
Lisa placed significant emphasis on performing to the highest level of professionalism and quality in everything she touched. While we will miss Lisa and her contributions to Core5 and the industry, we wish for her continued health, happiness, and success in her future endeavors.
With Lisa’s departure, we announce the appointment of the following:
Rodney Davidson will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Southeast region.
Mitchell Townsend will replace Rodney Davidson’s previous role as Vice President of Investments, focusing on leasing the Southeast region’s portfolio.
About Core5 Industrial Partners
Core5 Industrial Partners is an industrial real estate property company with expertise in development of Class-A properties featuring the latest innovations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Core5 has development activity in Atlanta, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Louisville, Maryland, Memphis, Nashville, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, San Antonio, Savannah and South New Jersey with expansion plans to additional key logistic hubs in the US. Founded in 2015, the company has developed or begun construction on 51 million square feet since inception.
Immediate access to capital, coupled with the ability to financially support deals on their balance sheet without utilizing third party resources on most transactions, Core5 executes quickly without layers of bureaucratic, time-consuming processes. The company is privately held by over 180-year-old Japanese-based Kajima Corp – one of the world’s largest A credit-rated construction companies with whom C5 leadership has sustained a 30+ year working relationship.
Named for its five core principles, the company values are centered around a highly flexible entrepreneurial spirit promising follow through on commitments with an emphasis on relationships, excellence in quality, attention to detail and quick decision making. For more information on Core5 Industrial Partners, visit www.c5ip.com.
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Core5 Industrial Partners Sells Logistics Center in Perris, California
248,483 SF Rider Business Center Purchased by TA Realty LLC.ATLANTA, July 10, 2024 – Atlanta-based Core5 Industrial Partners announced today the sale of Rider Business Center, a 248,483-square-foot freestanding modern logistics facility to TA Realty LLC. The project completed construction in March 2024 to Class A construction specifications and incorporates the latest in technology with 36’ vertical clear height, 3% skylights, LED lighting, 146 auto parking spaces and first floor office space. Rider Business Center is in the Inland Empire East, one of the most robust and premier distribution markets in the country.
"The acquisition of this industrial property in a prime submarket reflects our strategic vision and bolsters our portfolio with a highly sought-after asset,” stated Tom Shapiro of TA Realty LLC.
Rider Business Centers’ 11.18-acre site features excellent access to the 91 freeway, I-215, I-15 and I-10 Interchanges, the Long Beach/Los Angeles port system, three airports, UPS/FedEx Hubs, and the BNSF intermodal yard.
“The location, building quality, and site functionality were key factors that made this asset highly sought after by investors," stated Jon Kelly, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director for Core5. "Core5 was uniquely positioned to finalize this deal with a reputable buyer." Kelly added “with the slowdown in new development starts and increase in tenant activity, Core5 remains bullish in the Inland Empire industrial real estate market which historically has been one of the strongest industrial markets in the nation.”
Core5 was represented on the investment sale by Michael Chavez, David Nguyen and Valentina Cadogen of Lee & Associates.
“We are pleased to be a part of the successful disposition of Rider Business Center. This transaction represents the culmination of aligning the perfect buyer with our client's needs. It was achieved through combined marketing efforts, extensive network, and the negotiation of favorable terms benefiting all parties involved. We are thankful for the trust our clients have placed in us and remain committed to providing dedicated service and value in every transaction,” remarked Michael Chavez, Principal with Lee & Associates in Ontario.
About Core5 Industrial Partners
Core5 Industrial Partners is an industrial real estate property company with expertise in development of Class-A properties featuring the latest innovations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Core5 has development activity in Atlanta, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Louisville, Maryland, Memphis, Nashville, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, San Antonio, Savannah and South New Jersey with expansion plans to additional key logistic hubs in the US. Founded in 2015, the company has developed or begun construction on 50 million square feet since inception.
Immediate access to capital, coupled with the ability to financially support deals on their balance sheet without utilizing third party resources on most transactions, Core5 executes quickly without layers of bureaucratic, time-consuming processes. The company is privately held by over 180-year-old Japanese-based Kajima Corp – one of the world’s largest A credit-rated construction companies with whom C5 leadership has sustained a 30+ year working relationship.
Named for its five core principles, the company values are centered around a highly flexible entrepreneurial spirit promising follow through on commitments with an emphasis on relationships, excellence in quality, attention to detail and quick decision making. For more information on Core5 Industrial Partners, visit www.c5ip.com.
About Lee & Associates
Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned firm in North America, has been providing seamless, consistent execution and value-driven market-to-market services for our clients since 1979.
Our real estate services are tailored to exceed the needs of our local, national, and international clients by combining the latest technology, resources, and market intelligence with over 40 years of expertise to optimize results.
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ATLANTA, May 23, 2024 – Atlanta-based Core5 Industrial Partners announced today the recent sale of a development in Rancho Cucamonga, 49,291-square-foot Arrow Business Center, to JC United Investments. The project was a joint venture between Core5 and MBK Industrial Properties. Arrow Business Center completed construction in March of 2024 and will be owner-occupied.
The property is located on 2.35 acres of land and features 32-foot ceiling heights, five dock high doors, five trailer parking positions, one drive-in door and 145-foot truck court depth. Arrow Business Center is located just south of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Baseball Stadium in the thriving Inland Empire West sub-market. The site offers close proximity to I-10, I-15, and Highway 60, connecting to the Southern California markets and the westerly states.
“The location, building quality and site functionality were all key elements which made this asset highly sought after by investors,” stated Jon Kelly, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Core5’s Los Angeles market office.
Core5 was represented in the sale by David J. Neault, CCIM. Mr. Neault is the Managing Director for KW Commercial’s Rancho Cucamonga office. “Arrow Business Center was one of the best industrial investment offerings in the Inland Empire. The purchase price set a recent high-water mark in value for a sale of a building in this size range in this sub-market,” stated Mr. Neault.
Please click here to view a drone video showcasing Arrow Business Center.
About Core5 Industrial Partners
Core5 Industrial Partners is an industrial real estate property company with expertise in development of Class-A properties featuring the latest innovations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Core5 has development activity in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Louisville, Maryland, Memphis, Nashville, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, San Antonio, Savannah and South New Jersey with expansion plans to additional key logistic hubs in the US. Founded in 2015, the company has developed or begun construction on 49 million square feet since inception.
Immediate access to capital, coupled with the ability to financially support deals on their balance sheet without utilizing third party resources on most transactions, Core5 executes quickly without layers of bureaucratic, time-consuming processes. The company is privately held by over 180-year-old Japanese-based Kajima Corp – one of the world’s largest A credit-rated construction companies with whom C5 leadership has sustained a 30+ year working relationship.
Named for its five core principles, the company values are centered around a highly flexible entrepreneurial spirit promising follow through on commitments with an emphasis on relationships, excellence in quality, attention to detail and quick decision making. For more information on Core5 Industrial Partners, visit www.c5ip.com.
About MBK Industrial Properties
MBK Industrial Properties (MBK Industrial) is an active developer and investor of industrial properties focused on investments in California, Texas and the other western US states. MBK Industrial’s development experience consists of both joint venture and wholly owned investments and to date has completed 1.8M SF and has an active pipeline of over 2.5M SF. With a deep bench of experienced professionals, MBK Industrial has sourced and underwrite investment opportunities, often off-market, and then take the investment through the full lifecycle.
MBK Industrial is part of MBK Real Estate, which in addition to industrial properties invests and develops multi-family projects while also owning and operating a portfolio of senior living communities, under the MBK Rental Living and MBK Senior Living banners, respectively. MBK Rental Living has completed over 2,600 units to date and has an active pipeline of approximately 1,500 units throughout California. MBK Senior Living currently owns or operates 35 communities in the western US. MBK Industrial and MBK Real Estate are wholly owned subsidiaries of Mitsui and Co., Ltd., a global Fortune 500 company.
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A six-year veteran of Core5 and as head of our Western Region, Jon has been responsible for the land acquisition and entitlement, development, leasing and sales of projects in the Inland Empire. In addition, Jon has led us into the Phoenix market, where we acquired our first site in 2022 and continues to seek opportunities for expansion in the West.
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