New Role Will Strengthen Strategic Relationships with Industrial Occupiers and Expand Build-to-Suit Opportunities Nationwide
CHICAGO, Oct 15, 2026 — Becknell Industrial today announces the appointment of Matt Neumann to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, National Accounts Director. In this position, Neumann will lead the development and management of strategic relationships with major industrial occupiers and help to originate build-to-suit opportunities across North America.
Neumann will work together with Becknell’s development, construction, finance, leasing, asset management and market leadership teams to shape real estate solutions around each client’s build-to-suit need. He will also continue to serve as a key point of contact for corporate real estate decisionmakers, supply chain executives, site selection consultants and national brokerage partners.
Neumann held the role as head of Leasing at Becknell for the past four years, during which he developed strong relationships with Becknell’s existing tenants, prospective partners, industry brokers and financial partners. In his new role, he will expand on the firm’s broader client relationships that have been established over the firm’s 36 years of client partnerships.
“Creating this role reflects our continued focus on building enduring relationships with sophisticated industrial users and delivering solutions that support their long-term growth,” said Peter Shaplin, Chief Investment Officer of Becknell Industrial. “Matt understands the complexities of industrial real estate and the importance of bringing the right people, sites and capabilities together early in the process. His relationship-driven approach and ability to connect client requirements with our integrated development platform will strengthen how we serve national accounts and pursue opportunities across markets.”
As Senior Vice President, National Accounts Director, Neumann will develop national account strategies for targeted clients and industry sectors while expanding Becknell’s relationships with corporate occupiers, site selection consultants, economic development organizations and national brokerage firms. His efforts will focus on build-to-suit requirements across manufacturing, distribution, logistics, food and beverage, automotive, advanced manufacturing, cold-storage and other specialized industrial sectors.
About Becknell Industrial
Becknell Industrial is a national developer, investor, and manager of industrial real estate. Founded in 1990, the company has offices in Charlotte, Chicago, Indianapolis, Miami, and San Diego. Becknell has acquired or developed more than 250 industrial buildings totaling over 41 million square feet, representing approximately $4.5 billion in capitalization. For more information, visit www.becknellindustrial.com.
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