Brennan Investment Group, a prominent private real estate investment firm, has announced a significant expansion of its Florida operations with the strategic hiring of Berkley Bloodworth as Senior Associate. This move underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthening its presence in key high-conviction markets across the United States, with a particular focus on the dynamic Southeast Florida region.
Bloodworth Joins Florida Team
Berkley Bloodworth has been appointed as a Senior Associate, bolstering Brennan Investment Group’s Florida team. Based in Southeast Florida, Bloodworth will be instrumental in identifying and securing new investment opportunities within Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties. His responsibilities will concentrate on the bustling markets of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. This strategic addition aligns with Brennan Investment Group’s broader objective of expanding its footprint in markets demonstrating robust growth and investment potential.
Expertise and Market Focus
- Bloodworth will report directly to Robert Krueger, Managing Principal for Brennan Investment Group’s Florida operations.
- Krueger expressed confidence in Bloodworth’s capabilities, stating, "Berkley brings valuable market knowledge, investment expertise, and established relationships that will significantly bolster our Florida expansion efforts." He further highlighted Bloodworth’s background in acquisitions and capital markets as crucial for identifying and executing high-quality industrial investments in a competitive landscape.
- Bloodworth’s prior experience includes serving as Vice President of Acquisitions at a private equity real estate investment firm, where he focused on sourcing industrial property acquisitions in Southeast Florida. He also held positions as an Associate in the Capital Markets Group at Avison Young in Fort Lauderdale and as an Analyst at Marcus & Millichap in Orlando.
- He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State University’s College of Business and is an active member of ULI-Young Leaders and NAIOP.
Strategic Growth in Southeast Florida
Kevin Brennan, Chief Investment Officer at Brennan Investment Group, commented on the expansion, noting, "The Southeast Florida industrial market continues to demonstrate extraordinary fundamentals, and we’re excited to have Berkley join our growing team to capitalize on these opportunities." He emphasized that Bloodworth’s local expertise and transactional experience are well-aligned with the firm’s investment strategy, promising to further solidify their position in this vital market.
Brennan Investment Group, headquartered in Chicago, specializes in acquiring, developing, and operating industrial properties across the United States. Since its inception in 2010, the firm has amassed a portfolio valued at $6.5 billion in industrial real estate across 30 states, with a current portfolio spanning 29 states and approximately 57 million square feet.
Sources
- Brennan Investment Group Expands Florida Presence with Addition of Berkley Bloodworth as Senior Associate, CBS 42.
- Brennan Investment Group Expands Florida Presence with Addition of Berkley Bloodworth as Senior Associate, PR Newswire.