Danielle Peters on Industrial Property Management in Central Florida

By Sam Laird

Senior property manager Danielle Peters helps keep warehouse and distribution center operations running smoothly for Link Logistics customers in Central Florida. From overseeing capital projects to building lasting relationships across our industrial real estate portfolio, Danielle serves as the boots on the ground for the customers who count on our logistics facilities every day. Read on to learn what drives her approach to property management and how she recharges outside the office.

How long have you been with Link Logistics, and what does your role look like day to day?

Danielle: I recently reached my five-year anniversary milestone at Link Logistics. As a senior property manager, my day-to-day responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, overseeing capital projects, coordinating tenant improvement scopes and meeting with customers face to face. I personally manage 11 industrial buildings totaling 4 million square feet across our Central Florida warehouse portfolio. As Link Logistics property managers, we see ourselves as the face of the firm for our customers, and we take that responsibility seriously.

What makes Central Florida such a strong market for warehouse and distribution operations?

Danielle: Central Florida sits roughly between the East Coast and the Gulf Coast, which makes it a natural crossroad for distribution operations across the state. The region’s central position means our customers can efficiently transport goods east, west, north and south, supporting next-day delivery expectations that drive today's e-commerce supply chain. We also have excellent transportation infrastructure, with proximity to major highways, rail access, Orlando's airport for cargo, and seaports like Port Canaveral on Florida's East Coast and the Port of Tampa Bay on the West Coast. It's built to be a strong logistics hub for retailers, third-party logistics providers and major e-commerce fulfillment operations.

What do you find most rewarding about working in industrial real estate?

Danielle: It's a great feeling to know I directly support the supply chain for the many companies that use our buildings. The job creation our warehouses bring to local communities matters to me, too. Industrial has been one of the strongest-performing asset classes over the past decade, driven by e-commerce growth and same-day and next-day delivery operations. The Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally changed how people buy, with consumers increasingly ordering online. Being a part of a dynamic industry is exciting to me.

How have you seen the industrial real estate industry evolve during your career?

Danielle: Warehouses are no longer simple storage spaces—they're now integrated with robotics, automated guided vehicles and advanced picking systems that dramatically improve fulfillment efficiency. Sustainability is another major shift, with more and more customers seeking eco-friendly warehouse facilities with energy management systems and reduced carbon footprints. That expectation used to be limited to office and retail, but it's now firmly part of the industrial real estate conversation. It's on us as property managers to deliver buildings that meet those standards.

What skills would you recommend for someone starting out in industrial property management?

Danielle: I would encourage anyone starting in industrial property management to really invest in their tenant relationships. Having a personal connection with your customers and not keeping things purely transactional makes all the difference. Understanding customers' operational needs and finding a path forward when issues arise is critical. Their success is our success.

You work closely with a lot of teams at Link Logistics. What does that collaboration look like when you’re managing industrial real estate?

Danielle: Our Property Management team really sits at the center and fans out in every direction. I work closely with my immediate team and associate director to brainstorm solutions and escalate decisions quickly so we can serve our customers. Construction is a huge part of my day-to-day, whether I need expertise on an HVAC system or help coordinating building inspections around a customer's operations. Vendor management is another priority for me. Having a reliable network that understands our customers' scheduling needs directly translates into cost savings. I regularly collaborate with our Customer Solutions and Customer Experience teams. It's truly a 360-degree collaboration effort.

What do you enjoy most about Link Logistics' culture?

Danielle: Link Logistics’ customer-centric approach is something I really admire because I've worked at companies that didn't have that mindset. Link Logistics values property managers as partners in customer success. We're not just the landlord, we're an integral part of how our customers thrive. The work-life balance is also something I appreciate, especially as a parent.

Any recent accomplishments you're especially proud of?

Danielle: I won a local building management competition in 2024, where one of our industrial facilities was honored for operations and overall building management. I advanced to the regional level that year, and I'm primed to compete again in 2026 with another property in our portfolio.

When you're not managing warehouses, how do you spend your time?

Danielle: I have a young son, and being intentional with our time together is my top priority since those years go by fast. I also love to travel, and I have a firm rule: if it's not by a beach, it's not really a vacation. I was born in Trinidad and lived there until I was 18, so being outdoors and near the water is a part of who I am.