John (J.R.) Richardson, SIOR

President/Principal
Director of Industrial Group

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Telephone

904.399.5222

Mobile

904.728.4513

Years of Experience

36

Education

  • Georgia Southern University
  • B.B.A. in Management

Areas of Specialization

  • Industrial Real Estate
  • Bulk Distribution and
    Manufacturing
  • Industrial Site Selection

Professional Background

Mr. Richardson joined Newmark Phoenix Realty Group as a partner in February 1993. He specializes in industrial real estate consulting and transaction services and co-manages the Phoenix staff. Since joining Newmark Phoenix Realty Group, Mr. Richardson has brokered sales and leases of many significant transactions including a 1.5 million square foot lease to Laney & Duke/Haines, an 817,000 square foot lease to Samsonite and a 550,000 square foot lease to Fanatics.

Mr. Richardson worked in the construction industry as an assistant superintendent for the James M. Barker Company prior to joining Newmark Phoenix Realty Group.

Professional Affiliations

  • CREDA of Northeast Florida
  • Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR), Florida Chapter President: 2005; Board Member 2019-present
  • Cornerstone Commercial & Industrial Task Force Chairman: 2001
  • NAIOP/Jacksonville Business Journal Industrial & Commercial Real Estate Guide, Chairman: 1997, 2001

Awards and Recognitions

  • NAIOP “Industrial Transaction of the Year” Nominee: 2011
  • NAIOP “Industrial Broker of the Year” Winner: 1999, 2000, 2002
  • Jacksonville Business Journal Golden Pen Award Winner: 2001, 2005
  • One of the Leaders of the 1985 Georgia Southern University National Championship Football Team

Select Clients

  • Cabot Properties
  • EastGroup Properties
  • Geodis
  • DRA Advisors
  • Northpoint Developments
  • True North Investments
  • Real Capital Solutions
  • First Winthrop
  • Oakmont Industrial Group
  • Florida School Book Depository
  • P. Carey
  • Biagi Bros of Florida
  • Anheuser-Busch
  • Pattillo Construction
  • Pattillo Industrial R.E.
  • Allison Medical
  • Traincroft

Community Affiliations

  • Jacksonville Business Journal Market Writer: 1993 – 2010
  • Eagle Football Alumni Association, Board of Directors: 2004 – Present
  • Eagle Football Alumni Association, President, 2004 to 2006
  • Volunteer, Gabriel House of Care