IAMC: A Best-in-Class Team Driven by Passion and Purpose
As I wrap up my term as Chair of the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC), I find myself reflecting on what truly makes this organization exceptional: It is the power of connection and building something personal together. IAMC isn’t just a professional association; it’s a community, and at the heart of that community is our incredible staff.
In my letters, I’ve leaned into five guiding themes: Growth Matters, Expanding with Purpose, Connecting the World, Content Matters and Professional Development. These pillars have helped shape my journey, but they are only as strong as the people who bring them to life. And that’s where IAMC shines brightest.
IAMC is the premier association for corporate real estate executives managing industrial portfolios. But behind every forum, every resource, and every initiative is a team of professionals who live and breathe this mission. Our staff are not just facilitators — they are collaborators and champions of excellence. Their dedication is evident in every detail, every interaction and every moment they create for our members. I was fortune to see it firsthand, behind the curtain, and wanted to share my gratitude here.
The staff is the heart of what sets IAMC apart because it’s not just in what we do, it’s how we do it. We believe that when relationships come first, business naturally follows. This philosophy is embedded in our DNA, and it’s our staff who embody it most fully. They cultivate a culture where collaboration thrives and where members feel seen, heard and supported.
This commitment to fostering and empowering member-driven content, professional development and committee-driven thought leadership is what makes IAMC not just best-in-class — but the gold standard for the future of industrial real estate.
To the Board, my fellow Executive Committee members, and especially to Tate and our phenomenal staff — thank you. You have made my term as Chair one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.
I am Industrial.
I am IAMC.
— Cary Hutchings
‘I Am IAMC’ Campaign Takes Flight
The social media spotlight series “I am IAMC” kicked off with a bang this summer, highlighting members’ professional experiences and personal reflections on community, leadership and connection in a fast-moving industry. Here we present an example from corporate end user member and IAMC Vice Chair Matt Boehlke of Xcel Energy.
Whether you’ve been part of IAMC for years or are just beginning your journey, you are IAMC. When you’re ready to share your story, reach out to Rya Hazelwood at rya.hazelwood@iamc.org to get the ball rolling.
“I am Matt Boehlke with Xcel Energy.
I am industrial. And I am IAMC.”
— Matt Boehlke, Senior Director, Property and Aviation Services, Xcel Energy
What do you value most about IAMC?
The relationships formed that create a network for me to leverage when needed.
What’s the best connection or insight you’ve gained through IAMC?
All corporate real estate folks face similar issues/challenges. I’m not alone!
What does being part of industrial real estate mean to you?
Providing the infrastructure that gets things done.
What advice would you give to someone new to IAMC?
Don’t be shy and make friends. Business will evolve naturally. It all starts with the personal connections you make over time.
What advice would you give to someone considering joining IAMC?
Get involved, as that will help you understand the secret sauce to why this group is successful.
How has IAMC impacted your career or company?
Having connections across the country and the globe provides me with a better grasp of what’s trending and why.
If you had to describe IAMC in three words, what would they be?
Social, committed, and smart.
Finish this sentence: “IAMC is the one organization that _.”
Has the resources I need to take my business to the next level.
From Seattle to São Paulo, Events Continue To Deliver Insights
Summertime may have offered a break from school, but it certainly didn’t slow down IAMC learning opportunities.
Between the successful IAMC Spring Forum in Sacramento in the spring and the forthcoming Fall Forum in Indianapolis in October, the organization’s calendar includes not one but two IAMC International events in São Paulo, Brazil (the second to take place October 8); one in London, England; and two in Mexico (Monterrey and Mexico City).
IAMC Local events during the same time span have taken place in Princeton, New Jersey, in April; Phoenix in May; Seattle and Atlanta in July; and Chicago in August. Toledo, Ohio, will host an IAMC Local on September 24.
The incomparable expertise shared across these venues has come from a roster as deep as it is wide, including leaders at Newmark; ARCO; Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton; Cresa; Romark Logistics; Colliers International; TileBar; Savills; Broadrange Logistics; Crux Commercial Partners; Lee & Associates; CBRE; Kidder Mathews; Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM); Bridge Industrial; FIBRA Macquarie; Cushman & Wakefield; Dermody Properties; Caterpillar; Clayco; Georgia Department of Economic Development; Georgia Power; Metro Atlanta Chamber; Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co.; the Development Authority of Bulloch County, Georgia; and Citius Advisory Group.
Topics have ranged as broadly and deeply as the expertise: monetizing surplus property and infrastructure; shifting supply chains; trade, tariffs and industrial real estate; local market analysis; impacts of One Big Beautiful Bill; how AI is being used in corporate real estate; the strain data centers are placing on the power grid; and teaming up to support Hyundai’s “Metaplant.” And every IAMC Local always includes a rapid-fire Local Trends & Topics session modeled after the IAMC Forum’s signature Get Some Help! Sessions.
Among the handful of members attending multiple IAMC Locals in the space of a week in Atlanta and Chicago was Chloe Heiligenstein, development associate at Sansone Group. “Another week, another Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) Local meeting in #Chicago!” she noted on LinkedIn. “Compared to our conversations last week at IAMC Atlanta, general market confidence was extremely positive! The programming was engaging, yet informative, all focused on how busy everyone has been and what specifically has been keeping them busy.
“Economic developers are seeing increased project activity, brokers are working new requirements and upcoming renewals, developers (like Sansone Group) are actively transacting and developing, and corporate end users are staying nimble and adapting,” she observed. “We’ve been so absorbed with negative headlines and questionable data, this was a fantastic indicator of what’s actually occurring in the market and what’s to come moving forward. Just something to think about from Sansone’s standpoint in terms of market activity: We closed on two major transactions last week and have capitalized a number of deals in the last three months. All of our active projects are seeing strong tenant activity across the U.S. These are both clear indicators of where the market is going. Great to collaborate and put heads together with my peers at IAMC!”
Chloe Heiligenstein
Development Associate, Sansone Group