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James' primary focus is on Industrial Sales, leasing and development. He has also brokered some of the largest investment deals in Southern, IL. He was one of the youngest commercial brokers in the country to become a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and member of the Society of office and Industrial Brokers (SIOR). Designations awarded by the CCIM Institute have stringent education standards to achieve membership and the SIOR membership has stringent education and sales requirements.
James has brokered deals in both Missouri and Illinois. Before joining BarberMurphy Group he was a part owner and manager of a portfolio of properties for a St. Louis investment group. He also worked in the Finance and Insurance business. James has leveraged his education background in Finance and Banking to help clients with complex financing solutions for purchasing and selling real estate.
The core of the Industrial team at BarberMurphy Group made up of James and Steve Zuber has extensive experience working on numerous large and complex environmental projects in Southern Illinois including a former 230 Acre coal fired Ameren Power plant, a 1,350,000 Square Foot former World War II nuclear Uranium facility and the Chemetco Plant Hartford, IL Super Fund site to name a few.
James has been involved in over $150 million dollars of real estate transactions since he began his career, closing $44 million dollar’s worth of deals last year alone. His experience includes advising clients on 1031 Exchanges, IRS Tax 170 code sales, TIF incentives, Enterprise Zone incentives, Foreign Trade Zones and Cannabis related ordinances and zoning.
James currently lives in St. Louis.
Organizational Affiliations
- National Association of Realtors
- Illinois Realtor
- Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois (RASI)
- RASI - Government Affairs Committee (Former)
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
- Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
- Little Bit Foundation – Charity Gala Board Member
- Member of St. Clair Country Club, Glen Echo Country Club and the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC)
- Althoff Catholic High School Golf Committee
- Boy Scouts of American Distinguished Citizens committee member (Former)
Education
University of Missouri -- Columbia, Mo. -- Bachelor's Degree in Finance
James' Properties
124,500 SF Crane Served Warehouse on 13.32 Acres
Crane Served - Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Warehouse121,000 SF Heated Warehouse with an additional 3,500 SF Air Conditioned Office Space. Situated on 13+ Acres - Fenced.Crane Served: (2) 12.5 Ton. (4) 5 Ton & (1) 3 Ton overhead cranes. Building is also equipped with a freight elevator.3 Phase, 480 Volts, 2000 amps and all utilities are on site. Max Clear Height 30'.
0.25 Acre Corner Commercial Lot
Corner Commercial Lot0.25 Acre Site with 377 SF Building on Site fronting St. Louis Road with an average daily traffic of 5,100. Ideal Site for Auto Sales Lot, Drive-thru Coffee Shop or Ice Cream Stand.Located 1 mile from Collinsville Middle School and 2 Miles from Downtown Collinsville, FanDuel Sports and Horse Racing Track.
117,400 SF Industrial Manufacturing Facility
Former Bombardier Boat Factory with 101,315 SF warehouse space and 16,000 SF office space. 10.62 acre lot with an 8' perimeter fence. The property features 8 Grade Doors: 2(18' x13'), 1(20' x 14'), 2(12' x 8'), 1(10' x 10'), 1(14' x 12') & 1(21' x 14') and fiberglass spray booths in place. Adjacent manufacturing facility is also available for sale.
36,600 SF Industrial Manufacturing Facility on 9.4 Acres
Manufacturing Facility36,000 SF Manufacturing Facility on 9.4 Acres. 35,200 SF Warehouse with 1,400 SF Office.24' Clear Height with (6) 14' Overhead Doors. 8' Perimeter Fence surrounding Property.Building is located north of Benton, IL and less that a mile from the Benton Municipal Airport with easy access to I-57.
56.6 Acre Power Plant Redevelopment Site
Power Plant Re-Development SiteFormer 354 MW Coal Fired Power Plant demolished in 2022. 800' Dock Line on the Illinois River located on the Illinois River at mile 70.7. 56.6 +/- Acre site is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in Meredosia, Illinois; northwest of Jacksonville, Illinois in Morgan County.Good truck access to IL Route 67 and Interstate 72 (east – west) arterial route.
Investment Opportunity: 5,220 SF Office Building | Long-Term NN Lease
Investment Opportunity5,220 SF Office Building with Long-Term Tenant. 25+ year lease - State of IL Department of Health & Human Services. Federal funding in place. One mile from St. Clair County Courthouse seat. Sale Price: $455,000NOI: $37,296Cap Rate: 8.
6 Acre Site with Partially Fenced Lot
Ideal Truck Parking SitePartially Rocked and Fenced 6 Acre Industrial Lot with Excellent Interstate Access. 5 Acres fenced. Adjacent to North Kingshighway and located less than a mile from I-64 and I-255.
Heavy Commercial Development Land
+/- 7.83 Acres of flat ground with some site work performed. Zoned B2 with all utilities available making the site development ready. +/- 375 feet of frontage along IL-111.The site is located within an industrial corridor comprising Lakeview, Gateway, and North Port Industrial Parks. The area has a strong economic impact; nearly 10,000 people work within these industrial parks.
River Front Land
29,621 SF of riverfront land adjacent to the Norfolk Southern Rail Line. The property features 775' of waterfront access and is located in the Alton Riverfront TIF and Riverbend Enterprise Zone.
37,514 SF Office/Warehouse
Steel and wood framed 37,514 SF Warehouse/Office on 11.33 acres with 6 large drive-in doors. The Warehouse is clear span with 14'-16' ceilings.2,000 SF of office space.4,475 SF three-sided material storage shed. Property is fenced with rock/gravel yard.
Industrial Redevelopment - Former Hillsboro Glass Plant for Lease
Industrial RedevelopmentFormer Hillsboro Glass Plant on 11 Acres.60,000 SF +/- Warehouse - Finish to suitAdjacent 100,000 SF Warehouse also available for sale.Rail Spurs partially intact with switches removed.Finish to suit: Lease Rate quoted upon finish requirements.
Industrial Investment: 5,440 SF Warehouse
Industrial Investment 5,440 SF Warehouse/office with 4 drive-in doors. 3.2 acre site with fenced, rocked, and lighted lot. 46 fully leased truck parking spots, 100% occupancy.Conveniently located with excellent access to I0270/I-70 & I-255Sale Price: 1,490,000Cap Rate: 9.
39,535 SF Warehouse
39,535 SF (5,021 SF Office Space and 34,514 SF Warehouse Space) located on 2.52 Acres in Mound City, IL. The property features three Drive-In Doors: (2) 10' x 12' and (1) 8' x 8' and an exterior loading dock. Adjacent to Canadian National Railway and ADM Grain & Consolidated Grain and Barge Co.
4,800 SF Office/Warehouse
4,800 SF Office/Warehouse featuring a warehouse (2,554 SF), 3 offices (2,246 SF), Production area, Training room, Conference room, Break Room, and two separate bathrooms. 2,554 SF total warehouse space features 9' 6" ceilings, (1) 8' x 8' Drive-In door, and is fully heated and air conditioned.Building sits on 1.33 Acres. Located directly off Hwy 157, 2.8 Miles from I-255 and 2 Miles from I-55.
25.3 Acres Industrial Land
All utilities on Site and 3 Phase electrical available. Zoned Industrial. Terminal Railroad Adjacent and Fronts on Missouri Ave. (Hwy 15). Will Divide.
5,000 SF Office/Warehouse
Office/Warehouse 5,000 SF Office/Warehouse for Sale.4,500 SF Warehouse Space, Two Offices totaling 500 SF and (1) 8' Drive-In Door.Located in the Freeburg Industrial Park. Zoned I-2.
30 Acres Build to Suit
Industrial Site - Build to Suit30 Acre Industrial Site. All Utilities on Site. Located in a TIF District.Industrial Development Site with Metal Building Proposed. Outdoor Storage Available.
42,500 SF - 103,125 SF Crane Served Warehouse for Lease
Crane Served Warehouse42,500 SF - 103,125 SF Warehouse with Crane and Rail Available.Space has truck docks and 60' Ceilings.Lease Rate: $3.
23 Acre Industrial Development Site
Industrial Development Site23.13 Acres - Zoned Industrial. Norfolk Southern Rail adjacent to Site. All Utilities on Site. Located in a TIF District and Enterprise Zone.
140,000 SF Crane/Rail Served Industrial Bldg on 16+ Acres for Sale
140,000 SF Manufacturing WarehouseBuilding Consists of: (3) 10 Ton Cranes with 120' Span and (1) 10 Ton Crane with 60' Span. 30'-40' Ceilings, Clear Span, 1,500 SF Office Space, 138,500 SF Warehouse Space. Large Yard - 9+ Acres are Fenced and Rocked.Located in a TIF District and Zoned I-1 Industrial. Norfolk Southern Spur can be activated, Switch Required.Will Lease for outside storage.
Office/Warehouse Build to Suit - New Construction
Build to Suit Office/WarehousesNew Construction - Build to Suit - Planned Delivery 1st Quarter 2023.110,000 SF divisible to 27,500 SF. 5% Office Buildout, Grade Level Doors, Dock Doors, Car and Tractor Trailer Parking.This Site is located in the most centralized area in the Metro-East Market where Interstates I-255, I-55, I-64 and I-70 make this an ideal logistical location.Lease Rate: $8.
65 Acre Industrial Development Site
65 Acre Industrial SiteZoned M-1 industrial, all utilities available on site and able to subdivide. Property has an interior road rated for heavy truck traffic. Improvements include (2) domed buildings (8,662 SF & 10,080 SF) & amphitheater structure. Site has easy access to major interstates-only 1.5 miles to I-57/70.
35,000 SF Industrial Building/25 Acres/5,100 Linear Feet of Track
Industrial Building with 5,100 Linear Feet of TrackDrone Video: https://youtu.be/9M7-LYl8EzQ35,000 SF Building with 70' Clear Height, Dock Door, Drive-In Doors and Heavy Power.5,100 Linear Feet of UP & CN Rail Service. Transload Station with Dry Bulk feeding Belts and storage tanks. Office, Warehouse Lab facility, and maintenance facility all on site. Truck Scale on site.
4,137 SF Medical Office Building
Office for Sale4,137 SF Medical Office Building - 2,061 SF on Main LevelBuilding consists of Reception Area, 6 Exam Rooms, 2 Private Offices, Conference Room and Break Room.Built in 2005 - New Parking Lot and Roof in 2020.
0.28 Acre Commercial Lot
Commercial Lot0.28 Acre Level Commercial Lot for Sale. All Utilities Available. Zoned B-1 Community Business. 12,200 CPD.
Industrial Redevelopment - Former Hillsboro Glass Plant
Industrial RedevelopmentFormer Hillsboro Glass Plant on 11 Acres.60,000 SF +/- Warehouse - Finish to suitAdjacent 100,000 SF Warehouse also available for sale.Rail Spurs partially intact with switches removed.Finish to suit: Lease Rate quoted upon finish requirements.
2.66 Acre Pad Ready Site
Pad Ready Site2.66 Acre Pad Ready Site. Located 1 mile from I-55/70 and I-255. All Utilities on Site. Zoned BP-1.
2.69 Acre Pad Ready Site
Land for Sale2.69 Acre Pad Ready Site with easy access to I-55/70 and I-255. All Utilities on Site. Zoned HP-1.
35,000 SF Rail Served Industrial Building
Rail Served Industrial Building Drone Video: https://youtu.be/9M7-LYl8EzQ35,000 SF Building with 70' Clear Height, Dock Door, Drive-In Doors and Heavy Power.5,100 Linear Feet of UP & CN Rail Service. Transload Station with Dry Bulk feeding Belts and storage tanks. Office, Warehouse Lab facility, and maintenance facility all on site. Truck Scale on site.
106,200 SF Warehouse for Lease
Industrial Warehouse106,200 SF Warehouse for Lease. 105,000 SF Warehouse and 1,000 SF Office Space. (2) 8'x10' Dock Doors, (2) 14'x20' Drive-In Doors. 28' Ceiling Height.. 480V, 3 Phase, 800 AMP Electrical Service.Located in an Enterprise Zone.Lease Rate: $3.
106,200 SF Warehouse for Sale
Industrial Warehouse106,200 SF Warehouse for Sale. 105,000 SF Warehouse and 1,000 SF Office Space.(2) 8'x10' Dock Doors, (2) 14'x20' Drive-In Doors. 28' Ceiling Height.480V, 3 Phase, 800 AMP Electrical Service.Sale Price: $950,000Lease Rate: $3.
Rail Served Warehouse Space Lease
Rail Served Industrial PropertyFormer Spartan Printing Complex in Sparta, IL was repurposed in 2020. Portions of the building were demolished, leaving a 2-Acre concrete pad where those building sections once stood.
Rail Served Warehouse for Sale
Rail Served Industrial PropertyFormer Spartan Printing Complex in Sparta, IL. Complex was repurposed in 2020. 44,000 SF is currently leased to Spartan Light Metal and 10,000 SF in Miscellaneous Leases.There is 96,799 SF under roof available for Lease and 212,000 SF without roof is available for lease finish-to-suit - allow 3 months for roof installation and mechanical improvements.
56.6 Acre Power Plant Redevelopment Site
Power Plant Re-Development SiteFormer 354 MW Coal Fired Power Plant demolished in 2022. 800' Dock Line on the Illinois River located on the Illinois River at mile 70.7. 56.6 +/- Acre site is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in Meredosia, Illinois; northwest of Jacksonville, Illinois in Morgan County.Good truck access to IL Route 67 and Interstate 72 (east – west) arterial route.
Industrial & Commercial Lots with Interstate Visibility
Industrial and Commercial Land for SaleLots range from 3.75 AC to 9.03 AC - Total of 12.78 AC Available. - All Lots are visible from I-64 with 80,000 ADT.Located along Bunkum Road at the NW Quadrant of I-64 and I-255 with access from Exit 6. Less than 8 miles from downtown St. Louis, Mo. Located in Washington Park, IL.
Drive-Thru Restaurant on High Traffic Corner
Drive-Thru Restaurant on 1.27 Acres1,820 SF Restaurant for Sale. Zoned C-1. Situated at High Traffic Signalized Corner at St. Clair Ave and IL Route 111 (N Kingshighway). Route 111 - 15,400 ADT; St. Clair Ave. - 12,000 ADTRestaurant is located 300 yards off I-64 and Kingshighway; Exit 6; situated on over an acre. I - 64 has 80,000 CPD at Exit 6 onto Kingshighway.
112,584 SF Manufacturing Facility for Lease
Heavy Power / Crane Served Manufacturing Facility112,584 SF Industrial Building for Lease. 107,584 SF Warehouse w/5,000 SF Office Space. Facility is Fully Sprinkled. Offices were updated in 2017. Facility is located 45 Minutes from Downtown St. Louis.Heavy Power: 3 Phase, 10,000 AMP, 480V ServiceCrane Served Building: (1) 30 Ton; (1) 7.
140,000 SF Crane/Rail Served Industrial Bldg on 16+ Acres for Lease
140,000 SF Manufacturing WarehouseBuilding Consists of: (3) 10 Ton Cranes with 120' Span and (1) 10 Ton Crane with 60' Span. 30'-40' Ceilings, Clear Span, 1,500 SF Office Space, 138,500 SF Warehouse Space. Large Yard - 9+ Acres is Fenced and Rocked.Located in a TIF District and Zoned I-1 Industrial. Norfolk Southern Spur can be activated, Switch Required.Will Lease for outside storage.
5.5 Acre Prime Development Site
5.5 Acres of developable Land in South Roxana. Located next to the Wood River Refinery. 700' of frontage along IL Rt. 111 and 200' along Broadway. 0.5 Acres on corner is pad ready at Route 111 & S. Broadway. Zoned Industrial and B-2 Business.
Industrial Development Site
12.5 Acre Industrial Site available for Sale. Rail Available. Easy Access to Route 203.
Eastport Center IV - New Construction - 6,000 to 61,500 SF
NEW CONSTRUCTION - Eastport Center IV: Finish to suitAvailable March 1st 2023Finish to Suit available for Office/Warehouse use from 6,000 SF to 61,500 SF; 24' clear height. 10% Office build out. All Utilities on Site. Also featuring fully sprinkled with ESFR Sprinklers. Located in the Eastport Plaza Industrial/Business Park.
Two Office / Warehouse Buildings totaling 12,820 SF for Sale
Two Office/Warehouse Buildings totaling 12,820 SF located in the Freeburg Industrial Park.6 Commerce Consists of: 7 Offices totaling 3,873 SF, 3,947 SF Warehouse Space and (1) 8' Drive-In Door.10 Commerce Consists of: 500 SF Office Space, 4,500 SF Warehouse, Restroom and (1) 8' Drive-In Door. Covered Walkway for access from Building to Building.
5,000 SF Office / Warehouse for Sale
5,000 SF Office/Warehouse. Located in the Freeburg Industrial Park. 3,873 SF Office and 3,947 SF Warehouse. 10' Ceiling Height. (1) 8' Drive-In Door. Building can be Purchase/Leased with adjacent 5,000 SF Office/Warehouse Building at 10 Commerce Drive.
Class A Office Space for Lease - Full Service
Class A Office Building - Full Service LeasesProfessional Office Building with 500 SF - 13,000 SF of Office/Retail Space available for Lease. The building is located on the Public Square in Historic Downtown Belleville, directly across from the St. Clair County Court House. The Main Floor Lobby Space would be ideal for a Restaurant with views of the Square and Fountain.
Temperature Controlled Warehouse
Temperature Controlled / Cross Docking Warehouse61,844 SF Building with over 25,000 SF Temperature Controlled Warehouse Space, 25,000 SF of Dry Space and 8,260 SF of Office Space. (will divide)40 Dock Doors ranging from 8' x 8' to 10' x 12'. Building is Insulated, Sprinkled, Ventilated and has LED Lighting and Compressed Air.3 Phase; 120/420V, 3,000 AMP Electric Service.
10.26 Acre Pad Ready Industrial Site for Sale
Pad Ready I-255 Industrial SiteI-255 Industrial Site - 10.26 Acres Available. Improved PAD READY Site. All Utilities are available to Site, TIF Available, and located in an Enterprise Zone. Only 1.5 Miles North of I-255, Exit 10.Reduced Sale Price: $1.75* per SF*Contact Broker for Price Details and TIF incentives.