The Ruthvens | www.ruthvens.com | (863) 686-3173
The Ruthvens, Central Florida’s warehouse specialists, have decades of expertise in industrial, manufacturing and distribution warehouse space, with a total capacity of over 5 million square feet. Our properties are located along the I-4 corridor between Tampa to Orlando. This location provides quick access to all major north, south, east, and west highways allowing for regional or state-wide distribution across Florida.
The Ruthvens are a 3rd generation, family-run company, dating back to 1957. We own and manage 90 buildings with decisions made quickly to allow your business to move forward and grow. We also represent an additional 30 properties to provide additional flexibility for Central Florida businesses.
Our customers can expand with us at any time during their lease term. Our unique scale and new development focus allow us to easily accommodate your business’ growth. Whether you need 1,000 square feet or 200,000 square feet, we are ready to be your long-term real estate partner in Central Florida.
Greg Ruthven, CCIM | Chairman and CEO | GRuthven@Ruthvens.com | (863) 581-4639
Born and raised in Lakeland, FL Greg started working with his father in 1984. Today, he serves as Chairman and CEO, and is a real estate broker and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Greg is married with two children and three grandchildren, He spends his leisure time boating and staying abreast of politics. Greg has a Real Estate degree from Florida State University and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute where he served as former regional and state President.
He has a dedicated history of community involvement including being the past President of the Central Florida Development Council and the Lakeland Downtown Rotary Club, which recognized him with the Paul Harris Award. Greg also serves on the Lakeland Economic Development Council (LEDC), Leadership Lakeland Class 2, and Southeastern University Leadership Forum which recognized him with the Servant Leadership Award. Greg was named one of Florida Trend’s Florida 500 Most Influential Business Leaders from 2018-2021.
Greg is passionate about philanthropy and serves on the Bonnet Springs Foundation Board and is the past President of the Polk Museum of Art and Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center.
Brandon Clark | President | BClark@Ruthvens.com | (863) 450-9540
Brandon serves as President of The Ruthvens. He oversees all operations, development, leasing, financing and strategy for the Company. Brandon joined The Ruthvens in 2018 as Vice President. Prior to joining The Ruthvens, Brandon was a Vice President Corporate Banker with J.P. Morgan for eight years. In this role, he had responsibility for companies headquartered in Florida with revenue or market cap over $1 billion. Before joining J.P. Morgan, Brandon was a member of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s Financial Services and Technology group in Atlanta, GA.
Brandon has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. He is currently pursuing his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and is a member of the Citizens Bank & Trust Advisory Board. He is excited to be part of the next generation of Lakeland’s growth and development with The Ruthvens. Brandon is married to his wife, Lauren, and they have three children Georgia (8), MaryCharlotte (5) and Sutton (4). He spends his free time with his family, boating, water-skiing and playing tennis.
Brandon serves the community as a member of the Lakeland Downtown Rotary Club, the Lakeland Economic Development Council (LEDC), the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Lakeland Class of 37. With a great passion for philanthropy, he is involved with the First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, the Polk Museum of Art, the Young Life of Polk County, the Achievement Academy, and Ubuntu Sports Outreach.