Basis Industrial is proud to announce that Ahmad Elayyan, managing director of acquisitions and dispositions, has been selected as a recipient of Connect CRE's 2026 Next Generation Award for the Florida & Gulf Coast region.
The annual award recognizes rising commercial real estate professionals who have distinguished themselves through leadership, innovation, professional accomplishments and contributions to the industry. Elayyan was selected from a highly competitive pool of nominees representing some of the region's most active and influential real estate firms.
Since joining Basis Industrial, Elayyan has played a key role in the company's rapid growth and expansion across the United States. As managing director of acquisitions and dispositions, he oversees acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, underwriting, capital markets and capital-raising initiatives for the firm's industrial portfolio.
Over the past four years, Elayyan has helped lead the acquisition of more than 7.6 million square feet of multi-tenant industrial real estate while supporting Basis Industrial's expansion into strategic markets including Georgia, Texas, Alabama and New York. His efforts have also contributed to the firm's continued growth across Florida, where Basis Industrial remains one of the most active owners and operators of shallow-bay industrial properties.
Among his recent accomplishments was helping lead the acquisition of an 839,000-square-foot industrial portfolio spanning Florida and Georgia, one of the company's most significant transactions to date. He also played a critical role in Basis Industrial's successful capital-raising initiatives, helping secure more than $500 million in equity commitments to support the firm's continued growth strategy.
In addition to his transaction expertise, Elayyan is known for his hands-on leadership style and commitment to mentorship. He works closely with members of the acquisitions and development teams while helping guide strategic initiatives across the organization.
The recognition reflects both Elayyan's individual accomplishments and the strength of the team driving Basis Industrial's continued growth nationwide. Today, Basis Industrial owns more than 10 million square feet of self-storage and multi-tenant industrial real estate, with plans to expand its portfolio further across high-growth markets throughout the United States.
As Basis Industrial continues to grow its presence in key industrial markets, the company remains committed to attracting and developing top talent while building a best-in-class platform focused on operational excellence, strategic acquisitions and long-term value creation.
Congratulations to Ahmad on this well-deserved recognition.
About Basis Industrial
Basis Industrial is a vertically integrated real estate owner and operator formed by industry veterans and sponsors Jay Massirman, Stephen Garchik and Daniel Weinstein. Anthony Scavo runs the day-to-day activities of the company, serving as president and managing partner. Together they have over 100 years of combined Real Estate Development and Management experience. Basis currently owns more than 7 million square feet of self-storage and industrial real estate, with an additional 2 million to 3 million square feet expected by the end of 2026. Active markets for Basis include Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Boston, Georgia, Los Angeles, Alabama and select urban markets nationwide. In total, the sponsors have developed and managed over 15 million square feet of real estate assets including self-storage, industrial, retail, office and residential. BaySpace is the property management arm of Basis. Basis Industrial was ranked the No. 1 fastest-growing company by South Florida Business Journal in 2023, ranked No. 3 in 2024 and No. 4 in 2025. In 2024 and 2025, Basis was the winner of Commercial Observer’s Breakthrough Awards in the Industrial Transaction of the Year category in 2024 and Innovation in Industrial in 2025. For more information, visit www.basisindustrial.com or www.bayspace.com.