In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor talk with Deb Szima, MBA and former VP of Real Estate, Construction, and Facilities at SRS Distribution. Deb shares her journey of transforming and centralizing the corporate real estate function at SRS amid its rapid growth through acquisitions. The conversation delves into the important interplay between lease administration, transactions, facilities, and construction, and the challenges of managing real estate in a fast-evolving industrial market. Deb discusses her initial focus areas, including restructuring broker relationships and addressing fire suppression concerns, and highlights the complexities of scaling a real estate team within a dynamic organizational culture.
00:00 Introduction to Lease Administration and Real Estate Growth
00:44 Welcome to the Industrial Advisors Podcast
01:06 Deb Szima's Background and SRS Distribution Overview
03:36 Challenges and Strategies in Real Estate Management
06:30 Navigating Industrial Real Estate Market Changes
09:29 Building a Corporate Real Estate Strategy
17:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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