David Ashford, CCIM

David Ashford, CCIM

205.999.6552

dashford@retailspecialists.com

Executive Vice President of Leasing and Brokerage

As Executive Vice President of Leasing and Brokerage, David leads the brokerage teams at Retail Specialists. David’s mission is to serve his clients by delivering a first in class brokerage and leasing experience. His goal is his clients success, whether it be in maximizing a landlord’s cashflow or finding the perfect location for his tenants. With over 20+ years’ in retail real estate he has the knowledge and experience to handle any situation.

Prior to joining Retail Specialists, David was a Senior Vice President and Landlord Representative at The Shopping Center Group in Birmingham. He previously worked at Southpace Properties for nearly two decades as the Director of Retail where he was named “Top 5 Producer” 13 out of 16 years with the company. David has held the CCIM designation for 20 years and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

David is the recipient of the BBJ top 40 under 40 and received a “Deal of the Year” award in 2018 for his representation of Milo’s Tea Company. He is an active member of the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, benefiting Children’s Hospital. He was part of the MS leadership class of 2013 and was a board member for Children’s Hospital Committee for the Future in 2010. David has been awarded CoStar power broker multiple time and was awarded the Vulcan Award in 2013 from the Commercial Club of Excellence.

Your Specialists' Properties


Willow Plaza Space For Lease

7895 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007

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West County Marketplace

2004 Veterans Memorial Drive , Birmingham, AL 35214

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Walmart Outparcel – Tullahoma, TN

+/-2 acre outparcel available for ground lease

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Valleydale Village

5192 Caldwell Mill Rd, Hoover, AL 35244

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The Waites

Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd & 7th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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The Market at Stadium Trace

1005 Marble Terrace, Hoover, AL 35244

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Space For Lease Off US-280

5530 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242

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Retail Space Off US-280

41200 U.S. 280, Sylacauga, AL 35150

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Pell City Development Opportunity

Jeanne Pruet Drive, Pell City, AL 35125

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Pelham Plaza

804 Pelham Road South, Jacksonville, AL 35265

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Patriot Center

7402 AL-69, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

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Oxford, AL Land Available

Leon Smith Parkway & Boiling Springs Road, Oxford, AL 36203

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Ogletree Plaza

200 West Fort Williams Street Sylacauga, AL 35150

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Montgomery Promenade For Lease

2540 – 2774 Eastern Blvd. , Montgomery, AL 36117

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Montgomery Promenade

2540 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL, USA

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Legacy Park

1329 McFarland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Modern Lakeview Green apartment building at city intersection with balconies and commercial spaces.

Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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Lakeshore Parkway Outparcel

2888 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211

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Indian Creek Village

6945 Highway 72 W, Huntsville, AL 35806

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Ground Floor Retail Available – Montgomery, AL

79 Commerce St, Montgomery, AL 36104

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Former Family Dollar – Birmingham (Midfield), AL

8,000 SF Former Family Dollar Building for Sale The property sits on 0.87 acres with thepotential for future expansion Bessemer Super Hwy boasts over 24,000 VPD The site sits on a hard corner at a signalizedintersection Excellent Visibility, Access, an …

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Downtown Homewood Opportunity

Excellent opportunity in the heart of downtown Homewood

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Commercial Frontage – Eastern Blvd.

+/- 9.05 acres on Eastern Blvd. available

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Clarksdale Commons

922 South State Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614

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Cherry Street Restaurant/Retail Opportunity

119 S. Cherry Street, Florence, AL 35630

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Birmingham Luxury Motors Building

Birmingham Luxury Motors Building has a 77,769 SF building on 8.72 acres off I-65 in Homewood, AL

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Athens Town Center

601 US Hwy 72 W, Athens, AL 35611

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Anniston Plaza

3500 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36201

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3,186 SF Space with Patio – Montgomery, AL

Landlord willing to incentivize medical or restaurant use

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22,869 SF Opportunity Off I-20

22,869 SF building Available for Sale orLease Conveniently situated right off the I-20exchange Situated in ASC zoning, allowing for a widerange of business uses Generous on-site parking to accommodateemployees and customers Call for more information an …

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2.3 Acres Available

3565 Lower Wetumpka Rd, Montgomery, AL 36110

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1st Ave N Former Car Lot

4925 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222

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