Current Role and Affiliation:
Bryce Custer is an experienced commercial real estate broker affiliated with NAI SPRING, a member of the NAI Global network, offering a comprehensive range of corporate and industrial real estate services such as brokerage, leasing, investment services, logistics consulting, and advisory services.
Founder of Ohio River Corridor, LLC:
Custer founded Ohio River Corridor, LLC., a company specializing in site selection, consultation, and development projects along the Ohio River in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The firm focuses on leveraging the region’s infrastructure for projects in petrochemicals, plastics, steel, energy, and renewable energy sectors.
Experience and Expertise:
Custer has over 30 years of experience in site selection, economic incentives, and corporate real estate. His experience spans both domestic and international projects across various industries including:
- Petrochemical and plastics
- Steel manufacturing
- Data centers
- Renewable Energy (solar, hydropower, hydrogen)
- Headquarters and company relocations
He has also been involved in significant site selection assignments for natural gas power plants and emerging technologies like carbon capture & storage and small modular reactors (SMR). His work often involves identifying locations from small-scale projects (5-50 acres) to large scale developments exceeding 2,000 acres.
Professional Designations and Affiliations:
- SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors): A member for over 10 years representing top-tier industrial and office real estate professionals globally.
- CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member): Recognized for expertise in commercial investment real estate.
- Member of the Society of Plastics Industry
- Board Member of Shale Cresent USA (2018 – 2028)
- Active participant in regional development groups throughout the Ohio River Corridor/Appalachian region.
Education, Publications and Media Contributions:
Custer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Kent State University.
Custer has contributed to various business and real estate publications through articles and interviews. These contributions highlight his knowledge in site selection processes like petrochemicals, plastics, energy services, and providing linkages for successful data center site location assignments.
Bryce Custer’s extensive background in site selection and his knowledge of putting together successful projects position him as a key figure in industrial real estate development throughout the Ohio River and Appalachian region.
