At Bridge Industrial, our greatest assets are our people. We believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture where every individual is empowered to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. We are committed to enriching the experiences of our teammates and guiding them in learning every facet of our business, to propel them towards success.
Integrity, innovation, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. These values guide our interactions, decisions, and relationships both within our company and with our partners.
Dedicated to Diversity
We celebrate diversity in all its forms. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, we create a dynamic environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.
Nurturing Talent
Investing in our team’s growth is paramount. Through continuous learning and development opportunities, we empower our teammates to achieve their full potential and stay at the forefront of their fields.
Giving Back
Social responsibility is a cornerstone of our corporate ethos. We are committed to giving back to our communities through volunteerism, charitable initiatives, and sustainable practices.
Kevin Carroll is responsible for Bridge’s acquisition and development activities throughout the state of Florida. Kevin has successfully completed transactions on over 18 million square feet of industrial real estate with a value in excess of $3.3 billion during his career.
Kevin is a graduate of University of Southern California where he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and holds a MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Bridge is active in NAIOP South Florida, The Commercial Industrial Association of South Florida as well as ULI.
Aaron Hirschl is Senior Vice President of Bridge Industrial’s Central Region. In this role, Aaron manages key acquisition & development activities in South Florida and the Midwest, collaborating with regional offices to strategically source new investment opportunities, navigate challenges and add value to the existing portfolio. Aaron also oversees all first-generation leasing throughout the Central Region. Aaron joined Bridge Industrial in 2019 to lead all aspects of the investments and development process in South Florida.
Aaron is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis where he holds a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences degree with a double major in Business and Political Science. Aaron is an active member of NAIOP and currently sits on the Board of Directors for its South Florida Chapter.
Ben Branch joined Bridge in January 2022. He will oversee the design, development, and construction of Bridge’s new regional projects.
Ben brings more than 25 years of experience. Prior to joining Bridge, he served as Executive Vice President of Design and Construction for a South Florida real estate and investment firm, where he was responsible for overseeing real estate asset development and capital improvements related to land development projects. Branch holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Florida International University (FIU) and a bachelor’s in architectural engineering from Penn State University. Committed to his community, Branch serves as secretary on the Mission to Haiti Board of Directors. He previously served on the MBA Advisory Board at FIU.
Francis joined Bridge in 2020. Francis has been a construction professional since 2009. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering, has worked as a Professional Engineer, and holds a BS in Accounting and Finance from The University of Puerto Rico. His prior experience includes 8 years with Gilbane Building Company where he assumed various roles in Construction Management. His most recent role was as the Project Manager for two design-build healthcare facilities. In addition, he also performed similar duties in the Hospitality and Institutional construction markets. Some of his prior experience to Gilbane includes Pharmaceutical Validation, Government Infrastructure CM, and as an accounting auditor with the firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
John joined Bridge in 2021 and is responsible for assisting in Bridge’s development and acquisition activities throughout South Florida. He is actively involved in all aspects of the development process, specifically including acquisition, leasing, and disposition. Prior to joining Bridge, John worked as a Senior Sales Associate at Berger Commercial Realty Corp./CORFAC International, specifically focused on representing sellers, buyers, and landlords with their industrial real estate needs.
John is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management with a focus in Entrepreneurship. John has his Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License and is a member of the NAIOP South Florida Chapter.
Brenda joined Bridge in 2018 and has played several roles throughout the company’s local expansion. Brenda is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the South Florida office and plays a key role across investments, property management, leasing and development.
Brenda graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s in Finance and a Master’s in Marketing and Analytics. Brenda has her Florida Real Estate License and is a member of USGBC, CREW Miami and CIASF.
Adolfo Reutlinger joined Bridge in November 2021. He is responsible for overseeing all tenant improvement projects for Bridge in the South Florida market.
Adolfo brings more than 15 years of experience in the commercial construction industry as a General Contractor where he worked on a variety of project types including industrial, governmental, retail and commercial. Prior to joining Bridge, Adolfo worked for Coastal Construction Group, Shawmut Design & Construction and Jones Lang LaSalle, where he was responsible for the Design-Build of Parking Garage K at PortMiami, a Public Private Partnership between Miami-Dade County, PortMiami and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Adolfo holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Florida International University and is a State of Florida Certified General Contractor.’
Marlene joined Bridge in January 2020. She is responsible for day to day management and operations of properties located in the Florida region. Her enthusiasm and interest in people helps her work to promptly resolve any issues arising for owners as well as tenants. In addition to her operational role, Marlene further assists the Senior VP of Asset Management in the general administration of properties that are under development.
Marlene has over 10+ years of commercial property experience in the commercial real estate arena. Prior to joining Bridge, Marlene served in various property management capacities with Jones Lang LaSalle and Butters Realty where she has worked in office, retail, and medical office buildings.
Marlene is involved in the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and is currently working to obtain her RPA designation.
Johalys (“Jo”) joined Bridge in August 2022 as a Property Manager. She manages most of Bridge’s Dade county assets.
Prior to starting at Bridge, Jo was a Property Manager for Azora Exan in Miami, FL where she worked with private owned investors on commercial assets located throughout the United States. Before Azora, Jo was a Property Manager for Seefried Industrial Properties in Atlanta, GA where she worked with institutional clients on Industrial assets within Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina.
Jo earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Accounting from Kennesaw State University and a Masters of Business Administration, specializing in Real Estate, from Florida International University.
Carlos joined Bridge in May 2021 and supports the property management team in the Florida market.
Prior to Bridge, Carlos worked at Fowler White Burnett, P.A. where he worked with the accounting department handling various AP & AR matters. Moreover, he is also experienced running day-to-day operations in multi-Family real estate assets.
Carlos is a graduate of Florida State University where he holds a bachelor’s degree in both Finance & Real Estate.
Vanessa joined Bridge in June 2022. She assists Kevin Carroll, Brian Latta, and the Miami team. Vanessa is responsible for administrative duties in the downtown office, including coordinating meetings, travel, and special events.
Vanessa has been in the legal field for the past ten years working as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Vanessa earned her degree at Barry University.
