Brett Dedeaux

CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

Brett Dedeaux is Chief Executive & Managing Director of Dedeaux Properties LLC., one of the most active developers of logistics real estate in Southern California recently recognized at the leading industry organization, NAIOP, as the 2023 Industrial Developer of the Year.

The Dedeaux Family’s national transportation and logistics platform, DART Warehouse Corp, allowed Brett to have unique insights into the demand, location and amenities desired by leading logistics firms. In recognizing a need for modernized logistics facilities, such as truck terminals and transloading facilities (now defined as Industrial Outdoor Storage or IOS properties), which were being overlooked by many of the major industrial real estate platforms in the region focused on bulk logistics centers. Under his leadership, Dedeaux Properties has grown to become the largest and most active owner and developer of modern IOS and distribution properties in port-centric California region, defined as one of most strategic on the globe.

Brett leads a deep bench of talented executives who share a vision of creating value for the aligned benefit of tenants/customers, capital partnersand team members while embracing a growth mindset. The company is housed within a unique facility in Santa Monica, CA repositioned by the Dedeaux Properties team to provide amenities focused on human optimization which helps define the culture of the organization.

Brett has played an active role in a variety of industry and civic organizations serving as a member of the Board of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Inland Empire Chapter, Advisory Board of the USC Lusk Real Estate Center, USC Trojan Board of Directors, SIOR and AIR Commercial Real Estate Association. Brett also serves as Chairman of the Rod Dedeaux Foundation which provides much needed funds for amateur and inner-city youth baseball and softball programs including college scholarships, equipment and field renovations. The Foundation hosted the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award, given out the nation’s top collegiate baseball player, in addition to the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Coach of the Year Award in honor of his grandfather well-known for his success as an Olympic and Collegiate baseball coach winning 11 National Titles.

A resident of Los Angeles, Brett is married with two children and has a passion for outdoor activities including golf, mountain biking, surfing, skiing tennis and paddleball. Brett earned an undergraduate degree in Business with an emphasis on Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California where he also was a member of the varsity tennis team.