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ave Merrick, partner and EVP of Development & Acquisitions at Luther Group, brings over 30 years of commercial real‑estate expertise. Since joining in 2019, he has steered the firm’s acquisition agenda, concentrating on industrial assets and serving on the Industrial Opportunity Fund’s committee. His career totals more than $750 million in deals, spanning sales, development, acquisitions, dispositions and underwriting. At Luther Group, Merrick directs site selection, due diligence and negotiations, assessing regional growth and economic trends to secure long‑term project viability. Clients include Kohl’s, Rexel USA, Standex Inter, Froedtert Health and Starbucks. “Dave’s depth and steady leadership are invaluable,” says managing partner Jason Luther.