Leslie Wendel

Leslie Wendel has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Most recently, they served as the Senior Director Global Real Estate & Facilities at Beckman Coulter, where they oversaw the development, manufacturing, and marketing of biomedical testing products. Prior to that, Leslie worked as the Senior Vice President Real Estate at Trader Joe's, managing the company's retail real estate strategy across the United States. Leslie also held positions at BP, Avery Dennison, Whirlpool Corporation, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Land, and Ford Motor, where they gained expertise in various aspects of real estate management, supply chain operations, and project management. Throughout their career, Leslie demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to drive strategic value and bottom-line savings.

Leslie Wendel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Siena Heights University, which was completed in 1994. Leslie also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from Baker College in 2000. Leslie has additional certifications, including a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Ford Motor Company and Real Estate Broker Licenses from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, California Department of Real Estate, and the State of Michigan. Leslie also has a Master Corporate Real Estate certification from CoreNet Global.