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Dermody Properties Hires Gill Shaw as Senior Vice President of Development in Southeast Region
We recently announced that Gill Shaw, an industrial real estate development veteran with extensive experience in construction management, engineering and warehouse/distribution projects, has been hired as Senior Vice President of Development in the Southeast Region.
Shaw will be based in the Atlanta, Ga. office and will be responsible for providing due diligence, design, entitlement, budget and construction oversight for both investment developments for lease and build-to-suit projects.
He most recently served as Vice President of Construction at McDonald Development Company. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Construction and Corporate Sustainability at IDI Gazeley North America. Throughout his career, he has overseen development of approximately 1,100 acres of industrial property and managed the construction and development of 63 warehouse/distribution facilities and other light industrial projects totaling more than 11.2 million square feet. Additionally, he managed the construction of 177 tenant finish projects totaling over 8.7 million square feet. In each of these roles, Shaw also oversaw the design and construction teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of all projects.
“I am looking forward to contributing to the Dermody Properties team and growing its development efforts in the Southeast,” said Shaw. “The company is driven by a focused strategy across the country, and it’s something I’m thrilled to be a part of.”
Shaw holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Penn State University. He is a registered professional engineer in both Georgia and Pennsylvania and is LEED AP accredited.
“Gill will be instrumental in leading the design and construction of developments for our dynamic projects,” said Greg Ryan, Southeast Region Partner for Dermody Properties. “His proven track record in the industry will help to propel Dermody Properties to the next level.”
“Gill is an experienced development professional whose background, skills and personal qualities are a perfect fit for Dermody Properties,” said Douglas A. Kiersey, Jr., President of Dermody Properties. “We are excited to have him on the Southeast Region team as we grow our business in this important region.
Dermody Properties is actively looking for investment and acquisition opportunities in the Southeast Region.
To learn more about Shaw, read his biography.