John W.B. McDaniel
Senior Vice President
ABOUT JOHN MCDANIEL
With over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, John has had vast responsibilities in a number of areas including strategic planning, site selection, brokerage, project management, and move coordination. His day to day interaction with clients at all levels of the corporate spectrum have proven his aptitude and his ability to perform. John has represented a number of Forbes 1000 clients in many facets of the real estate and facilities business providing a full range of services. His assignments have included build to suit projects, corporate headquarters, facilities, regional locations, as well as field locations across the US and abroad in Eastern Europe and Asia. John’s bi-lateral experience with tenants and Landlords has given him an edge in negotiations and presentation of transactions.
As a fifth generation Texan and 4 deep in the Permian Basin, John’s ties to the Oil and Gas Industry run deep. His grandfather, Rupert P. Ricker, held the first leases on the University Lands which made possible the first well in the Permian, The Santa Rita. John’s experience with his family’s holdings has made him very well positioned to assist service companies and operators with their real estate needs. With the family ranch still intact, John frequently is in Reagan County on business and has a chance to enjoy the ranch as well. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, John holds a degree in Business Management. He has done additional post- graduate work at Southern Methodist University. He is currently an SIOR Member and is working towards his CCIM accreditation. He has been married to Lucy, his high school sweetheart, for more than 30 years and they live in Dallas with their two daughters, Katie and Caroline.
CASE STUDIES
With decades of experience and a proven track record across the U.S. and internationally, John W. B. McDaniel brings a unique depth of expertise to every project at NRG Realty Group. His work spans build-to-suit headquarters, field offices, industrial facilities, and complex site selections, always with a focus on aligning real estate strategy with long-term business goals.
The following case studies highlight John’s role in guiding clients through high-stakes decisions, structuring efficient transactions, and delivering solutions tailored to the energy and industrial markets. Each example reflects his ability to combine market insight, negotiation skills, and project management experience to achieve lasting value for clients.