About

Scott Pickett, a veteran real estate professional with over 30 years of experience in brokerage and development, has completed 4,000 acres of data center and industrial land acquisition transactions and previously served as managing director with Avison Young in Columbus. His background spans development, construction and financing across asset types and includes leadership roles with U.S. and international brokerage companies, and ownership of a family-run real estate business, The Pickett Companies. Over his career, he has overseen the development and leasing of more than 12 million square feet, including three million square feet of new construction.

Scott is known for his ability to guide clients through complex industrial developments and transactions, particularly in Central Ohio’s thriving industrial market. He represents both tenants and buyers, overseeing the full lifecycle of a project—from site selection, planning, zoning, and utilities to economic incentives, contractor selection, and construction. Drawing on deep market relationships and firsthand experience managing construction costs, he helps clients maximize value while navigating fluctuating building environments.

Clients

• Multiple Hyperscale Data Center
• Developers and Users
• Jeg’s High Performance
• Scannell Properties
• Palmer Donavin
• Cardinal Health
• Nationwide Insurance
• BMW
• McGraw Hill
• Core 5
• EQT
  
  

Community Involvement

• United Schools - Board Member
• Muirfield Village Golf Club
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s of Science degree - Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business

Affiliations

• NAIOP
• Columbus Board of Realtors