Rick Leighton
Scope of Service Experience Mr. Leighton is responsible for corporate account management and new business development of corporate accounts within NAI Global's Corporate Services Group. He also provides leadership to the NAI Global Technology Team which provides supporting system solutions for corporate accounts. Education BA, Accounting - Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA Background & Experience Thirty-two years of varied experience within the chemicals industry relating to real estate, sales, service support and marketing. Former Corporate Real Estate Manager, Marketing Manager, and Sales Administrative and Customer Service Manager. Organized and led a best practices group with fellow corporate real estate managers from global chemical firms active in industrial real estate activities. This group exchanged best practices relating to environmental, process improvements, site selection, support systems and procedures. The exchange provided members of the group with validation and new ideas for improving the effectiveness and productivity of their corporate organizations. Manager, Real Estate and Space Planning - Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Accountable for managing all real estate activities (acquisitions, disposals, options, leases, development, zoning, easements, licenses, permits, appraisals, etc.) in support of the company's businesses within the Americas, the property management functions (including lets to third parties and landlord responsibilities) for the company's let properties, the information system for the company's global real estate holdings and space planning activities for all corporate and operating groups in the Allentown, PA area. Professional Affiliations & Designations Mr. Leighton is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Pennsylvania and is a member of Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC). Mr. Leighton is the author of several published articles on Facilities and Real Estate. Additionally, Rick has been a speaker at the annual ARCHIBUS User Conference and partcipated on a panel at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 2006 Annual Conference. Significant Transactions Key accounts include Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Bombardier, Dow Corning, E. I. DuPont, First Group Americas and U.S. Steel.
Posts by Rick Leighton
What is a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment?
Mar 29th
A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment should be an integral step in acquiring commercial and/or industrial property. So what is a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, sometimes referred to as a “Phase 1 or a Phase 1 ESA”?
A Phase 1 ESA is a report that summarizes a site visit and records review of a property and its surrounding area to determine if any More >
Key Reasons Companies Rely Upon Workforce Training Incentives
Oct 14th
Skilled employees always needed
The current economy may have temporarily dampened the discussion on expected labor shortages because of the planned retirement of the baby boomer generation. But a skilled global workforce will be required particularly as technology improvements drive the way we work.
Increasing changes in the workplace
With technology ever changing, the rapid change is affecting all most any workplace driving the workforce to multi-task and to be more productive working smarter and taking advantage of new systems and ways to work.
Upgrading Workforce Skills
Training helps the workforce meet both long term and short term company needs while allowing individuals to fulfill their potential.
Substantial Initial Training Costs
The American Society for Training and Development estimates that US companies spend an estimated $134 billion annually on training.
Global Competition
Companies continue to put more emphasis on its bottom line and having a skilled workforce makes the company more competitive. The most attractive training incentives are those that go right to the bottom line via cash grants.
Effectiveness of Workforce Training Incentives
The incentives that provide the most benefit are those that are flexible, manageable and accessible as a stable source of available funds.
-Rick Leighton
Rick Leighton is Senior Vice President-Corporate Services at NAI Global.
What is a Brownfield?
Sep 22nd
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines a “Brownfield \braun-fē(Ə)ld\ — The term “Brownfield site” means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” More >
Key Elements to Successful Client Management
Aug 26th
Client relationships are complex and can exist throughout the organization in many different ways with many interested parties with specific interests in their areas of responsibility. More >
Key Ingredients for Your Commercial Property Due Diligence Package
Aug 6th
The property due diligence package is an important tool in marketing any property efficiently and effectively. By preparing the due diligence package early in your process of putting the property on the market, the information provided should better qualify any potential buyers and allow you to focus and negotiate with “real” buyers who understand what is available for sale.
