Michael Saunders & Company announced today that David Perry has joined the company as the new Director of MS&C Commercial.
David has an extensive background in commercial real estate, with over 20 years of experience. He has a proven track record of leading large teams, managing and developing groups of real estate professionals, and has previously managed 50+ real estate associates in his role as a Managing Broker. With significant experience in real estate, including roles in land development, site acquisition, and commercial property management, David brings a wealth of expertise to this new position.
“We are proud to welcome David Perry as Director of MS&C Commercial. David’s depth of knowledge and experience in the industry reinforces our commitment to grow both our team and clients to navigate the commercial market successfully,” stated Drayton Saunders, President of Michael Saunders & Company.
Previously, David served over 12 years as National Director of Real Estate for Terra Realty Group, where he spearheaded the development and lease-up of neighborhood strip centers ranging from 6,000 to 30,000 square feet. His responsibilities included identifying prime retail locations, negotiating leases, and overseeing project presentations to local governments.
David’s other career highlights include positions as Site Acquisition Manager for Retail Site Experts, LLC, where he identified sites for and managed 7-11 Convenience Store developments throughout Florida; Director of Land Services at Mainstreet Realty, where he oversaw site selection and development of 36 senior care facilities valued at $15-20 million each; and Vice President of Real Estate Development at Baldridge Real Estate, Inc., where he oversaw multiple development projects across state and international boundaries for brands like Walgreens, Rite Aid and AutoZone.
David’s extensive experience in managing large projects, site selection, contract negotiation, and executing complex deals is expected to enhance the company’s capabilities and drive growth within the commercial sector.
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