Building the Future of Industrial Real Estate in Southern California’s Inland Empire

California’s Inland Empire, regional construction manager Pat Walsh brings nearly two decades of tilt-up construction expertise to Link Logistics development projects. Read on to learn how he helps deliver warehouses and distribution centers across our Inland Empire and Southwest logistics real estate portfolio. 

Can you tell me about your role and how long you have been in your field? 

Pat: I am a regional construction manager for Link Logistics in the Inland Empire with more than 18 years of experience in tilt-up construction, a concrete building technique that involves casting large concrete wall panels on-site and then tilting them into place with a crane. 

What do you love about working in regional construction for industrial real estate?  

Pat: One thing I really enjoy is driving down the highway then seeing a property and thinking, "Hey, I built that!" I love sharing those moments with my daughter. She finds it amusing and says, "Dad, you've pointed that one out before." It's a wonderful feeling to see a warehouse or distribution center I helped create in place years later. I frequently come across other spaces that I help maintain and renovate for future customers to use, allowing me and my team to support industrial real estate activity in Southern California. That brings me a lot of joy. 

Were you based in California before you started your career? 

Pat: Yes, I grew up in the Inland Empire and later lived in Los Angeles and Orange County for about a decade. Now I am back in Riverside, where I went to school for my bachelor's degree. The Inland Empire has become one of the nation's most important warehouse and logistics hubs, so it's rewarding to contribute to the industrial real estate landscape in the place I call home. 

What are some activities you do to unwind? 

Pat: Mountain biking is probably the biggest activity I engage in almost every weekend. A couple times a year, I go with my friends to the California Central Coast. In the fall, we usually head to Mammoth to bike around there. It’s a great way to decompress.   

Also, working with my hands and seeing things built or repaired—whether it's a vehicle, a home or a warehouse facility—is always a lot of fun. There's something satisfying about construction and repair work that translates across different projects.