Farmer Joins BKM Capital Partners as Director of Acquisitions & Dispositions
Investor - People | May 28, 2025 | BKM Capital Partners LP
BKM Capital Partners, a fund manager with expertise in multi-tenant light industrial properties, has solidified its commitment to strategic national expansion by appointing Charlie Farmer as its Director of Acquisitions & Dispositions. Based in Newport Beach, CA, Farmer will focus on investment activities in high-growth markets across the Central and Southeastern U.S., collaborating closely with Michael Grossner, who manages the Western U.S. markets. This move reflects BKM's growth strategy aiming to penetrate high-potential areas beyond its Western base, such as Houston, Orlando, and others. Farmer brings over 12 years of experience and a track record of transactions exceeding $1.5 billion, having previously held roles at TA Realty, Swift Real Estate Partners, and Buchanan Street Partners. His addition is expected to enhance BKM's ability to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities consistent with their strategic aims.
Sectors
- Real Estate Investment
- Investment Management
Geography
- United States – BKM Capital Partners is expanding its investment operations in major U.S. markets, including new territories outside the Western U.S., such as Houston, Miami, and Chicago.
Industry
- Real Estate Investment – The article discusses BKM Capital Partners' strategic expansion in real estate investment, specifically targeting multi-tenant light industrial properties across significant U.S. markets.
- Investment Management – BKM Capital Partners is a vertically integrated institutional fund manager, which falls under the investment management sector.
Financials
- 1.5 billion USD – Career transaction volume attributed to Charlie Farmer prior to joining BKM Capital Partners.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKM Capital Partners LP | Private Equity Firm | Company | A vertically integrated institutional fund manager specializing in multi-tenant light industrial properties. |
| Charlie Farmer | Director of Acquisitions & Dispositions | Person | A new hire at BKM Capital Partners responsible for leading investment activities in Central and Southeastern U.S. |
| Michael Grossner | Director of Acquisitions & Dispositions - Western U.S. | Person | Farmer's counterpart who manages BKM's investment activities on the West Coast. |
| TA Realty | Former Employer of Charlie Farmer | Company | A real estate investment management company. |
| Swift Real Estate Partners | Former Employer of Charlie Farmer | Company | A real estate investment company focusing on West Coast markets. |
| Buchanan Street Partners | Former Employer of Charlie Farmer | Company | A private real estate investment management firm. |