Michael Glade Joins Binswanger’s Expanding Board of Experts to Drive Industrial & Environmental Real Estate Strategy

7/9/2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 9, 2025 Binswanger, a leader in specialized commercial real estate since 1931, is pleased to welcome Michael Glade, P.E., to its Board of Experts, a dynamic and continuously growing group of over 25 industry specialists providing strategic insights across several key industrial and manufacturing sectors. With extensive expertise in industrial operations, water resource management, water and wastewater treatment, and sustainable infrastructure development, Glade brings a wealth of knowledge in guiding businesses through complex real estate transactions and environmental compliance challenges.

As a Water/Wastewater Client Service Manager at Stanley Consultants, a 110+ year old engineering consulting firm, Glade is responsible for supporting industrial, utility, and municipal water, wastewater, and groundwater projects. This includes asset and infrastructure management, water and wastewater treatment, biosolids management, and water supply and distribution through innovative and client-focused approaches.

“I’m pleased to have Michael join our Board of Experts,” said Ken Anthony, Managing Director of the Board. “He is a noted expert and brings a wealth of practical experience to our team. We look forward to many years of collaboration with him and know that our clients will find his expertise invaluable.”

Glade served directly in the commercial/industrial real estate sector as Vice President at Negotiated Real Estate, where he led the firm’s industrial and water sector business, focusing on property transactions, due diligence, and environmental impact assessments. He also previously served as Corporate Senior Director at Molson Coors Brewing Company, where he managed global facilities, environmental and operational excellence programs across 17 manufacturing facilities in 9 countries.

“I look forward to collaborating with Binswanger’s Board of Experts to drive innovative and sustainable real estate strategies for industrial clients,” said Glade.

Beyond corporate leadership, Glade has been at the forefront of global sustainability efforts, serving as President of Global Sustainability Consulting and advising industrial clients on ESG strategy, infrastructure management, and regulatory compliance. He has held key positions with organizations such as the United Nations Global Compact CEO Water Mandate Steering Committee, where he helped shape sustainable water resource policies worldwide.

About Binswanger

Binswanger is a uniquely specialized commercial real estate advisory firm focusing on industrial and highly challenged properties for major occupiers and investors. Founded in 1931 by real estate innovator and pioneer Frank Binswanger Sr., the employee-owned company leverages real estate to strengthen businesses and transform communities around the globe. We pride ourselves on our unique ability to solve the most challenging real estate complexities with creative solutions in acquisition, disposition, lease-up, project and facilities management, and finance. For more information, visit www.binswanger.com.