CenterPoint Properties

Congratulations to two of our longest-tenured employees, Jim Shields and Judy Volpe, on their 25th anniversaries this month, as well as to Billy Hanson, who is celebrating his fifth anniversary with us! Their contributions to CenterPoint’s success are innumerable!

- Jim has served as a Property Accountant, Property Manager, VP/Regional Manager, VP of Customer Engagement, and, since 2022, VP of Customer Solutions.

SVP, Strategic Planning & Projects, Matt Mullarkey, reflects on Jim’s impact. “For 25 years, Jim has set the standard for property management expertise and customer service and has done so with a collaborative style and commitment to teamwork. He is respected not only within his department but across the company for putting the company’s needs first and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. And rather than looking for credit, Jim highlights the contributions of his teammates that helped him along the way. These qualities and a skill for finding win-win solutions make him a great leader of CenterPoint’s Customer Engagement Initiative.”

- Judy joined our Accounting Department in 2001, has served as Accounts Receivable Supervisor, and expanded her duties to Accounts Receivable & Vendor Supervisor in 2024. Judy is a dual-function leader, overseeing both receivables and vendor operations, and serves as a key resource across multiple departments.

Accounting Director, Michael Coy, shares, “Judy’s reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to step in wherever needed have made her an essential part of our Team.”

- Billy started with us in 2021 and has ascended to Senior Investment Analyst, Investment Manager, and National Transaction Officer in that short time.

Billy plays a key role in coordinating efforts across teams and markets, contributing to the successful ex*****on of deals and customer-facing initiatives. His exceptional organizational skills, genuine personality, and respectful nature allow him to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively. Billy works with all levels of the firm and has a unique ability to quickly adapt to the distinct microcultures within each regional team.

Cheers, and many thanks to all!

CenterPoint has appointed Brian Moran as its West Region Senior Vice President of Development.

Moran was most recently EVP, Head of Development, Construction and ESG at Bridge Industrial, where he oversaw more than $4.5 billion in U.S. and European projects. He was also Senior Project Manager at Rexford Industrial, where he managed ground-up and repositioning projects for the Southern California-focused firm. Moran was charged with leading Rexford’s sustainability platform and oversaw the planning and development of solar energy systems capable of generating nearly 10 megawatts of clean energy.

“We took a thoughtful approach to finding the right leader for development on our West Region Team. Brian brings a strong track record across industrial development and a deep understanding of the challenges of building in the West. His experience will be a real asset as we continue to deliver value to our customers.”
- Bob Andrews, CenterPoint’s EVP, Head of West Region

Moran earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara. He also holds a Commercial Real Estate Certification from Cornell University.

Moran is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C) by the U.S. Green Building Council, and a member of the Urban Land Institute.