Smith Industrial Partners | Lee & Associates
Supply Chain-Informed Industrial Real Estate Advisory
Smith Industrial Partners is a specialized industrial real estate advisory team led by Justin Smith, SIOR, based at Lee & Associates in Irvine, California. We combine supply chain intelligence with industrial real estate brokerage to deliver better outcomes for tenants, landlords, and investors.
Our Services
Tenant and Occupier Representation: Lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, expansions, and build-to-suit representation for industrial occupiers.
Landlord and Owner Representation: Strategic leasing for institutional funds, developers, and private investors.
Investment Sales: Acquisition and disposition advisory for industrial assets with national execution capability.
Supply Chain Consulting: Network optimization, 3PL selection advisory, Mexico nearshoring analysis, and site selection strategy.
Markets
We have executed transactions in every major U.S. industrial market, including Orange County, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Atlanta, Tampa, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati, and New Jersey. National execution through Lee & Associates' 75+ office network.
Team
Justin Smith, SIOR, MBA, MRED, MCR, MSCM - Founder and Principal. 22+ years of experience, 700+ assignments totaling $700M+ in deal value and 10M+ square feet. Author of Industrial Intelligence and Industrial Income. Host of the Industrial Insights podcast with 100+ episodes.
Grant LaBounty - Vice President. Logistics, warehouse, and industrial clients across Southern California.
Chris Vassilian - Associate. Business development and off-market opportunities for industrial developers.
Why Smith Industrial Partners
The only industrial CRE team in our market with graduate-level supply chain education. 700+ completed assignments. National reach through Lee & Associates. Published thought leadership including two books and 100+ podcast episodes. 20+ year client partnerships.
Contact
Phone: (949) 400-4786
Email: jbsmith@lee-associates.com
Office: 9838 Research Dr., Irvine, CA 92618