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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