Beacon Partners announced today that Pete Kidwell has been promoted to President and Managing Partner. A 12-year Beacon and real estate industry veteran, Kidwell previously served as Partner and head of Beacon’s industrial platform in the Charlotte region. He succeeds Pete Lash who has served as Beacon’s President and Managing Partner since the company began operating in 1989. Lash will transition to Chairman and continue his role on the firm’s investment committee.
“Beacon is well positioned for future growth under Pete’s leadership,” commented Lash. “He has been incredibly successful in all aspects of the company’s development and investment business since joining the firm. More importantly, he models the strong character and leadership qualities that define our culture, garnering the respect of team members as well as industry and community partners. It’s the perfect time for me to step aside and let Pete and our next generation of leaders move us forward.”
In addition to Kidwell, Beacon announced other promotions to advance the company’s business goals:
- Walker Gorham, head of Beacon’s team and investment platform in the Raleigh area, has been promoted to Managing Partner. Gorham joined Beacon in 2021 to scale the company’s operations in the Triangle and eastern North Carolina and currently is executing on an active pipeline in the region. He will serve alongside Kidwell in leading Beacon’s investment strategy and execution.
- Tim Robertson has been promoted to Senior Partner, overseeing much of the firm’s industrial investment and lead generation activity across the portfolio.
Added Lash, “We have a deep and talented team. Walker is a proven producer and experienced leader who is critical to our future success. And Tim is a gifted deal maker who has earned a ton of respect in the industry and is an important team builder within our firm.”
Beacon’s leadership team also includes Senior Partners Jon Morris and Mike Harrell.
“The future for Beacon Partners and our region is bright,” commented Kidwell. “We’re excited to build on the strength of our team and distinctive company culture as we continue to develop, acquire and operate high-quality properties and invest heavily in our local communities.”