Benjamin Johnson, SIOR
Senior Executive Vice President | Principal | Columbus
As a Senior Executive Vice President and Principal in the Colliers Columbus, Ohio office, Ben is the founder of Buckeye Industrial Group. With over 15 years of commercial real estate brokerage experience and a previous career in commercial real estate finance, Ben specializes in advising clients in the leasing, acquisition, disposition, site selection, and development of industrial real estate. He has successfully managed numerous assignments, negotiating the sale and lease of millions of square feet of Industrial space and land. He also serves as a trusted consultant for clients across all stages of commercial real estate transactions. He has served in leadership positions in local and national industrial real estate organizations throughout his tenure.
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When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons in Upper Arlington. He takes pleasure in traveling, cooking, wine, exercise, sports, boating, scuba diving, snow skiing, camping, hunting, fishing, tailgating, home improvement projects, and any shared activity with friends and family.
Zach Rines
Brokerage Associate
Zach is a member of the Buckeye Industrial Group in the Colliers Columbus, OH office. With more than a decade and a half of experience and a specialization in assisting companies with the leasing, acquisition, disposition, site selection, and development of their industrial real estate, the team hangs their hat on operating with integrity and is committed to going the extra mile for their clients.
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Zach is committed to fostering lasting relationships with his clients. He actively supports his clients in achieving their short and long-term real estate goals and supply chain initiatives – ensuring responsiveness, providing unique insights for informed decision-making, and offering a high level of attention to detail.
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Outside of work, he loves to be around his big, Italian family, hang out with friends, watch or play sports, travel, and exercise. He also enjoys non-fiction reading, watching movies/documentaries, playing board games, camping, and cooking in his free time.
Morgan Rectenwald
Client Services Coordinator
Morgan provides strategic guidance and proactive support in marketing and transactions for the Buckeye Industrial Group. She oversees business processes and crafts tailored marketing plans for clients. She also assists in coordinating deals and managing the CRM database, among other tasks.
Morgan consistently demonstrates reliability, dedication, and organizational skills as a valued team member. She prioritizes a service-oriented approach to ensure both her team and its clients have the best experience possible.
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When she is not working, she loves to spend time with friends and family, explore new restaurants and local events in Columbus, attend concerts, go to the farmer's markets, workout, play outdoor sports, travel, and watch movies/documentaries.
