About

Rusty Smith is a recognized industrial real estate expert with nearly 20 years of experience advising logistics, 3PL, and Fortune 500 companies on strategic real estate decisions. Based in Long Beach, he is highly specialized in the Greater Los Angeles South Bay market—one of the most active logistics corridors in the country—where he represents both institutional landlords and major occupiers.

As the West Coast lead for Cushman & Wakefield’s National Tenant Advisory Group, Rusty manages regional and national portfolios for companies with complex, multi-market operations. He is known for crafting long-term real estate strategies, leading site selection efforts, and navigating large-scale lease and sale transactions across the U.S.

Since joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2006, Rusty has completed over $3 billion in sales and more than $4.1 billion in leasing transactions. He brings deep expertise in the logistics and 3PL space, with a strong track record of delivering tailored, scalable solutions for warehousing, distribution, and supply chain facilities

Before launching his career in real estate, Rusty was a three-time U.S. Olympian and two-time bronze medalist in Short Track Speed Skating. He has served as a spokesperson to global companies, nonprofits, and schools, and was honored with a White House invitation in recognition of his athletic and community achievements.

Clients

• Alere Property Group
• Continental Logistics
• Farmer Bros. Coffee
• Rexford
• Pioneer Electronic
• Reliance Steel
• American Realty Advisors
• DWS
• Goodman 
• Apex Logistic
• Inland Star
• ECMS Logistics
• Clean Harbors
• Morgan Stanley
• Prologis, Inc.
• TIAA-CREF
• Bridge Development
• HADCO
• Invesco
• NRI USA
• Prudential
• WestRock
• Forward Air
• Boeing
• CH Robinson
• SSA Marine

Awards & Recognition

• Winner of CoStar’s 2009 and 2010 Industrial Power Broker Award
• Cushman & Wakefield Future Leaders – LA SPOC
• Three time Olympian
• Two Time Olympic Bronze Medallist

Affiliations

• SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office Realtors - Member
• AIR CRE - Member
• AIR CRE Board of Directors
• US Olympic Committee Athlete Advisory Council
• Licensed California DRE Agent
• US Speedskating Board of Directors Secretary
• Koroibos Foundation Board
• Vice President
• NAIOP - Member