Wayne Barber, Jr. - SIOR
Principal
If you’re looking for industrial properties and development sites in Southern Illinois, Wayne is the person to call when a deal is to be made.
Mobile: 618-593-4000Contact Wayne
A 30-year veteran of the industry and co-founder of BARBERMURPHY, Wayne’s name is synonymous with commercial real estate in Southern Illinois. He is recognized by colleagues from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and other industry professionals as the person to call when there’s a deal to be made in any of the numerous communities across southern portion of the state, from Springfield to Edwardsville, Mount Vernon to Cairo, and everywhere in between.
Wayne has a long-standing history of promoting and representing businesses in the area, with a primary focus in industrial properties and development sites. That sector proved a natural fit for Wayne who, prior to joining the Southern Illinois brokerage community in 1988, had served as vice president of a national construction company specializing in the heavy industrial sector. He also was the longtime executive director of the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) representing major construction firms throughout Southern Illinois. Those experiences give him unique insight and market knowledge that benefits clients seeking to buy, sell or develop industrial facilities and properties in the region.
While Wayne has personally brokered countless deals during his three decades in the real estate industry, he considers one of his most significant to be his first major sales transaction, which involved the disposition of the storied Stag Brewery in Belleville, Ill.
He is past president of SIOR's St. Louis chapter and stays deeply involved with the growth and economic well-being of Southern Illinois and the Metro East portion of the bi-state St. Louis region through his volunteer work with local chambers and regional economic development organizations and business groups, such as the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois. He is past chairman of the Hoyleton Youth and Family Services Board, and director emeritus of the regional chapter of the ALS Association of Greater St. Louis, a non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Wayne is a resident of Shiloh, Ill.
Always be truthful and candid and you never have to be concerned with what you said in the past. Always return phone calls regardless of the source of the call.
Wayne Barber, Jr., SIOR
Organizational Affiliations
- Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
- St. Louis Chapter of SIOR, Past President
- National Association of Realtors
- Illinois Realtors
- Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois
- St. Louis Association of Realtors, Commercial Division
- Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
- Greater St. Louis ALS Association, Director Emeritus
Education
- Southern Illinois University -- Carbondale, Ill. -- Bachelor's Degree
Wayne's Properties
Warehouse Space Available - Finish to Suit
Warehouse space available Finish to Suit. Suites will be delivered in code compliant condition prior to moving in for fire suppression, utility access & emergency egress. Contact broker for tenant improvement allowances.Located below the Lewis & Clark bridge at the intersection of Route 143 and 140 in Alton, IL adjacent to the Norfolk Southern Rail Line.
154,800 SF Food Grade Warehouse Space - Will Not Divide
Tenant will Sublease 154,800 through October 31, 2029. Warehouse is 300' x 500' with 22 truck docks, 30' clear height and 50'x50' column spacing. 4,800 SF of office. Dry Sprinkler System. Food Grade.Located off of Illinois Route 3 at America's Central Port with Excellent access to rail and barge. Centrally located near Interstates 270, 70, 64 and 55.Lease Rate: $4.
9.7 Acres Zoned BP-3
Zoned BP-3, Warehousing. Adjacent 9.9 acres north of site also available, BROKER OWNED. Proposed new lighted intersection at McDonough Lake Rd & Horseshoe Lake Rd.Half mile east of I-255, exit 26. Situated in the most centralized area in the Metro-East market where Interstates I-255, I-55/70 and I-64 make this an ideal logistical location. 15 miles from Downtown St. Louis..Sale Price: $2.
2.85-6.68 AC Commercial Sites For Sale
6.68 Acre Development Land Opportunity - Will Divide. It is zoned Agricultural Land in a high growth corridor of the St. Louis Metro East. The property is proposed Industrial/Business Park. Utilities are at the site. Located East of IL Route 158 and I-64 exchange with direct access to US Highway 50 via Shiloh Valley Township Line Rd.
Commercial Sites - 20.85-93.93 Acres - Will Divide
Commercial Sites(3) Commercial Sites totaling 93.93 Acres - Will Divide. Sites are located off I-57 between exits 94 and 95. All sites are located in a TIF District and Enterprise Zone.37.9 Acre Site - Vacant land with no structures. Land is generally flat to gently sloping. Drainage ditch traversing across near the south portion of the property. Small wooded area on SW corner of property.
37.9 Acres Zoned for Commercial/Industrial Development
Commercial Development Site37.91 acres located on Wells By-Pass in southwest Mt. Vernon just west of I-57/64 accessible from Veterans Memorial Dr interchange. Property is zoned for commercial/industrial development. Seller will consider division of property with pricing to be determined on location and size of property.
For Lease > 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.
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.
9.87-4.1 Acre Commercial Sites
3 Sites Available:Site 1 – 4.10 Acres W/ 22,500 SF Building Shell - $71,000Site 2 – 5.
16.7 Acre Office | Retail Development Site
This 16.7 Acre Office / Retail Development site is an ideal location for Scott Air Force Base contractors or other regional offices serving Southwestern Illinois. Adjacent to proposed Metro Link extension, 1.5 Miles to I-64, Exit 19.
56.6 Acre Power Plant Redevelopment Site for Sale
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.
96 Acre Development Site / I-255 Visibility
Development Site96 Acre Commercial Development Site with 1,200' Frontage on I-255; 48,800 Daily Traffic Count. Flat, Tillable Land. Fournie Lane extension proposed to site by City.Easy Access to I-255 at Exit 26 or I-55/70 at Exit 11. All Utilities available.Site is located near numerous national retail services, restaurants, and hospitality.
13,200 SF Warehouse and 6 AC of Land for Lease
Warehouse and Land for LeaseFormer Lumber Yard - 8.33 acre rail served site with 13,200 SF warehouse space for lease. Located on St. Clair Ave. (IL Route 3). Immediate access to I-55/I-64 to the Poplar St. Bridge and I-70 to the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge.13,200 SF warehouse (will sub-divide) rail spur holds 2 cars, expandable (KCS Line). Improved lot, completely fenced.
76.8 Acre Office/Retail Development Site
76.8 acres along the new Frank Scott Parkway extension. Excellent Site for office or retail development. Located along I-64, the future Frank Scott Parkway Extension, and adjacent to the ground recently purchased by Memorial Hospital. Within 5 Minutes of Scott Air Force Base and Mid America Airport. There is a proposed traffic light at the corner of Frank Scott Parkway and North Main Street.
Commercial/Mixed-Use Development Sites
Two tracts totaling 55.94 Acres. Tract 1: 20.85 Acres - Tract 2: 35.18 Acres. Located in new developing Commercial Area. Property situated south of major businesses (Kohl's, Lowes & Walmart) and near new City owned industrial park. Located in TIF District and Enterprise Zone. Easy access to Interstate I-57/64 at exits 94 and 95.Sale Price: $1.85-$2.
62+ Acre I-255 Development Site
I-255 Development Site62+ Acre Development Site with I-255 Visibility. Ideal for Office, Hospitality, Distribution or Service Center. 1,160' of Interstate Frontage. Easy and Convenient Access to I-55/70, Exit 11 and I-255, Exit 26. *May DivideThis 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 development site.
Mid-America Commerce Center - Industrial Development Sites
Mid-America Commerce Center - Development OpportunityProposed Mid-America Commerce Center. I-64 Development Opportunity located in the rapid growth corridor of the St. Louis Metro East. Property has excellent visibility along I-64 and is situated within a mile of Scott Air Force Base and Mid-America St. Louis Airport. 5 Sites ranging from 8.8 - 70.0 Acres.
Commercial Development Site
3.4 Acre Development Site, Will Divide. Zoned B-3, All Utilities Available. Located 1/2 Block From the Lighted Intersection at IL Route 3. Located directly across from Walmart Super Center, Denny's, and Multiple Retail Shops & Restaurants in Waterloo Plaza. ADT of 24,100 on IL-3 and 11,000 on N Market.
41 Acre Industrial Zoned Development Site
Industrial Development OpportunityIndustrial Zoned Development Site for Sale. 41+/- Acres. All Utilities Available. Level Topography.Only 1 Mile from I-255; Exit 3. Located in a TIF District and Enterprise Zone.