Robert E. Porter, Jr., CCIM, SIOR »

As the president and one of the firm’s principal broker, Bob offers clients more than forty years of experience with a focus on industrial sales and leasing. Bob graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1971 with a B.S. in Business, and joined Porter Realty after being stationed in Germany with the Adjutant General Corps of the U.S. Army. Bob received his Virginia real estate broker’s license in 1980, and served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves for twenty-one years, retiring in 1992. Bob holds the dual designation of office and industrial specialist from SIOR, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, and has served as president of the Virginia SIOR chapter. Bob is also a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), and a past president of both CORFAC International and the Richmond Business Council. Bob also holds memberships in the Kiwanis Club of West Richmond, the West Richmond Businessman’s Association, the Richmond Real Estate Group, and River Road Baptist Church.

Clifford B. Porter, CCIM, SIOR »

As executive vice president, sales manager and one of the firm’s principal brokers, Cliff is the recipient of multiple awards for top commercial real estate production, including top producer awards from the Richmond Association of Realtors and the Commercial Investment Exchange, and was also recognized by CCIM Dominion Directions with an award for the Significant Transaction of the Year (2006). Cliff holds the dual designation of both office and industrial specialist with SIOR, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, and has also served as president of the Virginia SIOR chapter and as a member of SIOR’s National Research & Publications Committee. Cliff holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, and is a member of St. James Episcopal Church. He has also served as a coach and board member of Richmond Little League. Cliff graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1980 with a B.S. in Business.

Byron W. Holmes, CCIM, SIOR »

Byron joined Porter Realty in 2002 with eight years of previous technical sales experience.  As a firm vice president, Byron provides clients with extensive experience in land brokerage, investment analysis and sale/leaseback services as well as commercial and industrial sales and leasing.  Byron holds the industrial specialist designation from SIOR, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, and also serves as president of the Virginia SIOR chapter.  He has been recognized as a top commercial broker by the Richmond Association of Realtors, and named a CoStar Power Broker.  He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, and is a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.  Byron graduated from Radford University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.

Robert Porter III Joins Porter Realty’s Brokerage Team

Porter Realty Company Inc. is pleased to announce that Robert E. Porter III has joined its brokerage team. Robert brings nearly a decade of experience in the banking and financial services industries, having worked with Davenport & Company as an associate vice president in the public finance department, and most recently as assistant vice president with Atlantic Union Bank in its corporate treasury department. Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Rhodes College with a concentration in finance, and also completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Wharton Leadership Program in Philadelphia.  Click here for the news at the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Robert E. Porter, III »

Robert joined the firm in 2019 after nearly a decade of experience in the banking and financial services industries, first with Davenport & Company as an associate vice president in its public finance department and most recently as assistant vice president with Atlantic Union Bank in its corporate treasury department.  Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Rhodes College with a concentration in finance, having graduated in 2008, and also completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Wharton Leadership Program in Philadelphia.

Porter Realty Completes CORFAC Referrals In Multiple Markets

History »

Robert E. Porter, Sr. formed Porter Realty in 1965. At the time, the company was a one-man business, specializing in the sales and leasing of industrial land and warehouses.

Hanover Air Park Office/Warehouse Sold to Robert M. Sydnor

Robert M. Sydnor has purchased the 6,751 SF office/warehouse facility at 11256 Air Park Road in Hanover County to Weston C. Ladd Jr.  Kevin Cox handled the negotiations on the seller’s behalf.

Jeff Davis Corridor Industrial Facility Sold to Robert M. Sydnor

Robert M. Sydnor has purchased the 27,614 SF office/warehouse facility at 2924 Bells Road in the City of Richmond from MTM Properties LLC.  Byron Holmes represented the seller, and Kevin Cox handled the negotiations on behalf of the buyer.

Wilson M. Flohr, SIOR »

Wilson joined Porter Realty in 2011.

Professional Affiliations

• Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina & South Carolina
• Member of the Advisory Committee and Past Chair, Board of Young Professionals for Greater Richmond SCAN
• Member, Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE)

Education

• The University of the South, Bachelor of Arts (2006)

Significant Transactions (Partial List)

• 4227 Carolina Avenue Building B: 36,000 SF Office/ Warehouse SF LEASED
• 1950 Ruffin Mill Road (Chesterfield County): 58,000 SF Office / Warehouse LEASED
• 1500 Chamberlayne Avenue (City of Richmond): 54,000 SF Office/Warehouse SOLD
• 2300 Magnolia Road (Henrico County): 36,250 SF Office/Warehouse LEASED
• 2300 Deepwater Terminal Road (City of Richmond): 25,065 SF Office/Warehouse LEASED
• 8790 Park Central Drive (Henrico County): 24,000 SF Office/Warehouse LEASED
• 3900 Carolina Avenue (Henrico County): 24,000 SF Office/Production LEASED
• 1500 Sherwood Avenue (City of Richmond): 19,478 SF Hospitality/Motel SOLD
• 1726 & 1728 Arlington Road (City of Richmond): 15,000 SF Office/Warehouse SOLD
• North Run V @ 1600 E Parham Rd (Henrico Co): 11,894 SF Office/Warehouse LEASED
• 1706 Roseneath Road (City of Richmond): 8,750 SF Office/Warehouse SOLD
• 3595 Mayland Drive (Henrico County): 5,043 SF Office Condo Sold
• 17 S. Sheppard Street (City of Richmond): 4,296 SF Office Building SOLD
• 1705 Dabney Road (Henrico County): 3,640 SF Office/Warehouse SOLD
• 2028 West Cary Street (City of Richmond): 3,216 SF Mixed Use Facility SOLD

Clients Served (Partial List)

• Stewart Moving & Storage
• Hampden Hill Custom Building
• Livingston International
• Great Lakes Petroleum
• Sermat Construction Service Inc.

Kevin E. Cox, SIOR »

Kevin joined Porter Realty in 2004 with six years of previous experience in the trucking and transportation industry. As a firm vice president, Kevin provides clients with extensive experience in commercial and industrial sales and leasing. Kevin has been recognized as one of the area’s top commercial real estate producers by the Richmond Association of Realtors, and named a CoStar Power Broker.  He serves as a board member of the Hanover Industrial Air Park Business Association (HIAPBA) and a member of the Hanover Association of Businesses & Chamber of Commerce. Kevin graduated from Longwood University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science and contributes as a member of the Longwood College of Business Alumni Board.

Porter Realty Receives Corfac Standards of Excellence Award

Porter Realty Company Receives Standards of Excellence Award

Becknell Industrial Announces Plans for Sauer Industrial Center

Becknell Industrial has announced the acquisition of an 83.37-acre parcel proximate to the Richmond Industrial Airport in the Sauer Industrial Center in eastern Henrico County (NEQ) with plans to construct two Class A facilities totaling more than 725,000 square feet.  Building 1 will total 446,692 square feet of cross-docked space, and Building 2 will be a 279,319-square-foot rear-loaded facility.  Both buildings are scheduled for delivery in May, 2022 and will feature modern attributes including ESFR sprinkler systems, LED lighting with motion sensors, and ample dock packages.  Click here for additional information.

Clifford B. Porter, CCIM, SIOR of Porter Realty Company, Inc. is the exclusive leasing agent for the new development and represented Becknell on the purchase of the land.

Becknell Industrial specializes in the development and management of industrial properties nationwide, with holdings in 32 states, and offices in Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana.  Becknell’s Richmond area holdings include the four-building complex known as the Airport Logistics Center, with the two phases complete and construction on the third building underway with a total of 129,750 square feet, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2022.  The fourth building is scheduled for delivery in late 2022 with a total of 187,500 square feet.  Including the existing buildings, a total of 805,190 square feet is planned in four buildings on the site.  Cliff Porter also represents Becknell in the marketing and leasing of the Airport Logistics Center buildings, and Porter Realty handles the property management.

Becknell also developed three facilities in the nearby Airport Distribution Center.  The park’s occupants include WestRock, Bunzl, Forward Air Solutions, and Graybar among others.   The park is fully leased, and Porter Realty handles the property management.