“…a reputation for interpersonal integrity and candor…as well as a skill set consisting of his ability to understand the full range of corporate functions, synthesize complex problems and articulate suggested solutions in a comprehensible, recipient-centric manner…in summary, Mr. Draft’s commitment to understanding and appreciating all aspects of a business organization, as well as his principled and dispassionate company-first orientation…has ensured that viewpoints and grievances haves been addressed, and either made their way up or out, for the right reasons…”

“…during his almost 13 years with First Industrial, David has held several, senior-level leadership positions…his most recent position, which he held for over 5 years, was head of operations;  I know David to be very intelligent, thoroughly honest and exceptionally hard working…whatever his future career track, David will excel, and no doubt will lead others to do the same…”

“Dave Draft did an exceptional job of representing my landlord client in a lease transaction that presented many significant challenges, including negotiations with an existing tenant which were to my client’s financial benefit.  He also negotiated reasonable business and lease terms under the difficult real estate conditions presented by this site.  Because of the number of parties with a vested interest, there were many ways for the deal to go off track.  In the end, Dave’s real estate skills, responsiveness and trustworthiness brought the transaction to a successful closing.  I was very pleased with the quality work he performed for my client.”

“Not many people in our industry have your ability or experience. In particular, I think you have a rare skill in interpreting a strategic plan and an even strong aptitude for executing on it. The years you spent with me in building First Industrial (FR) helped you hone that skill and I doubt you’ll run into anything more complicated, or far-reaching, than FR.”