Lovett Industrial Expands Leadership Team with Addition of David Richards as EVP of Investments

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based industrial real estate investment firm (“Lovett” or “the Firm”), announced today that David Richards has joined the company as Executive Vice President - Investments. Based in the Dallas office, David will play a central role in the Firm’s investment strategy and geographic growth, helping to evaluate and execute investments, structure joint ventures and expand Lovett’s presence in key logistics markets across the US.

David most recently served as Executive Vice President of Acquisitions at Diamond Realty Investments (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi, Tokyo). Over the past decade there, he built and led one of the most active institutional investment programs in the U.S. industrial sector, including a joint‑venture equity platform that invested in over 40 million square feet of industrial development, representing in excess of $4B of projects, delivering exceptional national‑scale performance.

He brings to Lovett deep relationships with key industry stakeholders across the country, and will add valuable perspective to the Firm from a fiduciary standpoint. David’s leadership will further support Lovett’s commitment to sourcing and underwriting high‑quality industrial investment opportunities, positioning the Firm for growth in new markets, and will further enhance Lovett’s exceptional service to its investor-base.

Before his real‑estate career, David spent 9 years as an offensive lineman in the NFL, starting in 138 games and 6 postseason games. That professional‑sports experience has given him a unique perspective on leadership, teamwork and culture-building—qualities that align strongly with the Firm’s mission to build and scale a best‑in‑class investment platform.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dave to our team,” said Charlie Meyer, President & CEO of Lovett Industrial. “His track record, relationships and fiduciary mindset will enhance our ability to source, evaluate and execute outstanding industrial real estate investments on behalf of our investors. Dave’s experience outside of Texas also supports our strategic expansion into new markets and reinforces our commitment to strengthening our platform for the long term.”

“I’m excited to join Lovett Industrial at this moment of growth and opportunity,” said David Richards. “I look forward to working with the team, leveraging my relationships and industry experience, and helping to drive disciplined investment decisions and strategic expansion. Together, we’ll identify the right deals, align our partners and deliver value for our stakeholders.”

About Lovett Industrial:

Founded in 2020 and based in Houston, Texas, Lovett Industrial is a privately held vertically integrated logistics real estate investment platform that seeks to develop and acquire industrial real estate assets that are differentiated by their quality, location, and functionality. Currently active in over 16 markets across the United States, Lovett Industrial’s portfolio comprises approximately 19.9 million square feet of completed, acquired, and under-construction warehouses and over 15.8 million square feet of warehouses planned for future development. Lovett Industrial’s founders have combined over 60+ years of experience in the commercial and industrial real estate sectors. For more information, visit https://lovettindustrial.com/ and follow @Lovett_industrial on social media.