John Thomas Hired to Head Transwestern Development’s Logistics Group

Transwestern Development Co. is expanding its logistics group, previously called Ridge, with the hire of industry veteran John Thomas. Thomas, who takes on the role of managing partner, will oversee the firm’s pipeline, while managing regional offices in Texas, Illinois, California and Georgia. He will also have charge of additional expansion throughout the U.S.

Thomas previously served as Senior Managing Director with CBRE Global Investors, where he oversaw the firm’s North American logistics investment strategy and was global practice leader for the logistics business. During his career, Thomas developed Hillwood Investment Properties’ European logistics platform, and had senior roles with Panattoni Development Co., Trammell Crow Co., and Clarion Partners, where he co-founded the firm’s Lion Industrial Trust Fund.

TDC also recruited Stephen Batcheller as Regional Partner to facilitate West Coast expansion. Batcheller, who is based in Orange County, CA, was previously at Panattoni Development Co. as a Partner.

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