For Immediate ReleaseCore5 Industrial Partners Announces Key Promotions Across OrganizationCore5 Advances Talent from Within to Support Continued Growth
ATLANTA, MARCH 25, 2026 – Atlanta-based Core5 Industrial Partners today announced a series of internal promotions across its team, reflecting the company’s continued growth and its commitment to developing talent from within. These advancements underscore Core5’s focus on mentoring employees, expanding responsibilities over time, and building a strong leadership pipeline for the future.
“Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional dedication and impact, and we are proud to support their continued growth within Core5,” said Linda Booker, President of Core5 Industrial Partners. “These promotions reflect our belief in investing in our people and fostering long-term career development as we continue to expand our platform.”
The following team members have been promoted:
Lydia Chase – VP, Investments
An almost eight-year veteran of Core5, Lydia has been instrumental in executing dispositions and overseeing joint ventures. As VP, she will continue leading investment strategies across multiple regions while partnering with senior leadership on key initiatives.
Kelsey Stone – VP, Finance
Over her almost 10-year career at Core5, Kelsey has grown into a key finance leader. In her new role, she will oversee lender relationships, secure project financing, and take on expanded treasury management responsibilities.
Steven Ridges – Director, Asset Management
With close to six years at the company, Steven has played a key role in asset operations and leasing execution. He will now guide overall asset strategy, portfolio optimization, and support long-term hold initiatives.
Anthony Armbruster – Investment Manager
With nearly three years at Core5, Anthony has contributed across lease analysis, acquisitions, and financial modeling. In his new role, he will take on expanded responsibilities in portfolio oversight, leasing strategy, and investment planning.
John Bennett – Finance Manager
Over his almost five-year tenure, John has demonstrated strong financial and analytical expertise. He will now lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, and play a larger role in cash flow management and loan closings.
These promotions align with Core5’s strategic growth trajectory and reinforce its commitment to cultivating a strong, experienced team equipped to deliver long-term value across its markets.
About Core5 Industrial Partners
Core5 Industrial Partners is an industrial real estate property company with expertise in development of Class-A properties featuring the latest innovations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Core5 has development activity in Atlanta, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Louisville, Maryland, Memphis, Nashville, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, San Antonio, Savannah and South New Jersey with expansion plans to additional key logistic hubs in the US. Founded in 2015, the company has developed or begun construction on 56 million square feet since inception.
Immediate access to capital, coupled with the ability to financially support deals on their balance sheet without utilizing third party resources on most transactions, Core5 executes quickly without layers of bureaucratic, time-consuming processes. The company is privately held by over 185-year-old Japanese-based Kajima Corp – one of the world’s largest construction and development companies with whom C5 leadership has sustained a 35+ year working relationship.
Named for its five core principles, the company values are centered around a highly flexible entrepreneurial spirit promising follow through on commitments with an emphasis on relationships, excellence in quality, attention to detail and quick decision making. For more information on Core5 Industrial Partners, visit www.c5ip.com.
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For Immediate ReleaseCore5 Industrial Partners Announces Leadership Transition PlanTim Gunter to Retire in 2027; Linda Booker Appointed President Effective January 1, 2026
ATLANTA, January 6, 2026 – Atlanta-based Core5 Industrial Partners today announced a leadership transition including plans for Chief Executive Officer, Tim Gunter, to retire in March 2027. As part of this transition, Linda Booker, Core5’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be promoted to President effective January 1, 2026. She will assume responsibility for all day-to-day operations of the company including real estate development, asset management and investments, and legal. Tim Gunter will remain CEO through February 2027 to ensure continuity and a smooth transition. Additionally, Jennifer Jones, Core5’s Vice President of Finance, will be promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2026.
Tim Gunter has been a long-standing leader at Core5 and worked closely with Kajima as a key architect of the original business plan that laid the foundation for Core5. Alongside Linda Booker, Tim helped shape the strategic vision that has guided the company through multiple phases of growth, each grounded in strong values, disciplined execution, and deep expertise in industrial real estate development.
Linda Booker, who will assume the role of President, has been instrumental in Core5’s success since its inception. A key factor in this leadership transition is Linda’s deep and longstanding experience with Kajima, having worked with the organization for more than 30 years, as well as her role as a founder of Core5—providing exceptional continuity for the company, its partners, and its strategic vision. Linda began her career in public accounting at KPMG, where she discovered her passion for commercial real estate. During her tenure at IDI, Core5’s predecessor, she rose to the role of Chief Financial Officer and led the company through the 2008 financial crisis as both a borrower and a real estate developer. Her approach during that challenging period helped to solidify the company’s stellar reputation and foster long-standing relationships that remain strong today.
Jennifer Jones’ promotion to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer further strengthens Core5’s leadership team as the company looks to its next chapter of growth. Jennifer is also a long-standing employee of Core5, having been a team member for 10 years, as well as an employee of IDI for the 10 years prior to joining Core5.
“This transition reflects our thoughtful, long-term approach to leadership and succession,” said Tim Gunter. “Linda’s deep financial expertise, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to our values make her the ideal leader to guide Core5’s daily operations well into the future.”
“I am honored to take the helm of Core5, a company rooted in its core values and guiding principles,” said Linda Booker. “With Kajima’s unwavering support for our Business Plan and strategic direction, Core5 is poised to continue the success we’ve had in the past and capitalize on the steady industrial demand in the future.”
About Core5 Industrial Partners
Core5 Industrial Partners is an industrial real estate property company with expertise in development of Class-A properties featuring the latest innovations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Core5 has development activity in Atlanta, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Louisville, Maryland, Memphis, Nashville, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, San Antonio, Savannah and South New Jersey with expansion plans to additional key logistic hubs in the US. Founded in 2015, the company has developed or begun construction on 56 million square feet since inception.
Immediate access to capital, coupled with the ability to financially support deals on their balance sheet without utilizing third party resources on most transactions, Core5 executes quickly without layers of bureaucratic, time-consuming processes. The company is privately held by over 185-year-old Japanese-based Kajima Corp – one of the world’s largest construction and development companies with whom C5 leadership has sustained a 35+ year working relationship.
Named for its five core principles, the company values are centered around a highly flexible entrepreneurial spirit promising follow through on commitments with an emphasis on relationships, excellence in quality, attention to detail and quick decision making. For more information on Core5 Industrial Partners, visit www.c5ip.com.
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Core5 Industrial Partners Leases 416,891 Square Feet to VMInnovations in Core5 Logistics Center at Wintergreen in South Dallas Market
June 18, 2018 – Core5 Industrial Partners announced today a 416,891-square-foot lease in their Core5 Logistics Center at Wintergreen location in South Dallas to VMInnovations, an online retailer that sells a variety of brand-name products in categories including baby and kids, home and garden, sports and outdoors, and electronics. The company’s new South Dallas location will provide order fulfillment to locations across the South.
Core5 Logistics Center at Wintergreen is located on a 43-acre site in Hutchins, Texas ½ mile from the intersection of Wintergreen Road and I-45. The 754,897-square-foot building has 337,406 square feet remaining available for lease. The VMInnovations lease is the first Core5 lease in the Dallas market.
“With immediate gateway access to north and south bound travel, the site has excellent access to the DFW metro’s major thoroughfares I-45, I-20 and I-35E which are used for both local and regional distribution,” states John Leinbaugh, Vice President Investments for Core5.
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