Industry Veteran Joins to Expand Fund’s RIA and IBD Relationships
CHICAGO, IL – Aug. 26, 2026 — Becknell Industrial, a vertically integrated real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition, development, ownership, management and disposition of industrial buildings, announced today that it has appointed Russ A. Greenwald as Director – Strategic Partnerships. Adding depth to the firm’s existing sales team, he will focus on growing the selling group for Becknell Industrial Income Trust, Inc. (“BIIT”), the firm’s private, perpetual-life industrial income REIT.
“Russ has strong relationships with leading wealth management firms,” said Patrick Harrington, Chief Legal Officer of Becknell Industrial. “His experience aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing high-quality industrial real estate investments intended to deliver reliable income, and long-term value appreciation for advisors and their clients.”
Greenwald brings more than three decades of experience in the retail capital markets to Becknell. Prior to joining Becknell, he served as Senior Vice President and National Account Manager at LaSalle Investment Management, where he helped build the selling group for JLL Income Property Trust. He also held senior leadership positions with Mesirow Financial, Guggenheim Investments and Allstate Financial.
According to Russ, “The opportunity to help expand BIIT’s reach among strategic distribution partners is well timed and aligned with the type of conservative real estate investments that financial advisors and investors are seeking in today’s uncertain economic environment.”
About Becknell Industrial Income Trust
Becknell Industrial recently launched a private perpetual life industrial income REIT, Becknell Industrial Income Trust Inc. (“BIIT”), providing accredited investors with access to institutional-quality industrial real estate. For more information visit: www.becknellindustrialinvestments.com.
About Becknell Industrial
Becknell Industrial is a national leader in purpose-built industrial real estate development, design & construction and long-term asset management. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in suburban Chicago, with four additional offices in Charlotte, Indianapolis, Miami, and San Diego. Over its 36-year history, Becknell has acquired or developed over 250 industrial buildings occupying in excess of 41 million square feet with a total capitalization of $4.5 billion. For more information visit: www.becknellindustrial.com.
Disclosures
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Offers are made only by means of the offer memorandum and to persons who are verified as accredited investors. Investors should review the full offering documents and consult their financial advisors before investing.
For more information, visit the Becknell Industrial Income Trust website.
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