ExchangeRight Adds Betsy Ward as SVP of National Accounts
ExchangeRight, a sponsor of Delaware statutory trust and non-traded real estate investment trust offerings, has appointed Betsy Ward as senior vice president of national accounts. In this role, Ward will advance ExchangeRight’s national distribution strategy by expanding and deepening relationships with broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and institutional partners.
Prior to joining ExchangeRight, Ward was director of national accounts at Lateral Investment Management from 2022 to 2025.
“Betsy’s track record and deep industry expertise make her a strong addition to our team,” said Warren Thomas, managing partner at ExchangeRight. “Betsy’s appointment reinforces our commitment to providing best-in-class service to our partners, ensuring they have the support and specialized investment strategies necessary to meet their clients’ needs for recession-resilient income, tax-efficient wealth preservation, long-term capital protection, and estate planning.”
Ward brings over 30 years of experience in alternative investment distribution and capital formation. Her extensive background spans private equity, private credit, and real estate investment strategies, with a focus on product launches and adviser education.
“I’m honored to join a team so deeply committed to its investors and partners,” Ward said. “I look forward to expanding ExchangeRight’s reach across the country, supporting advisers and their clients with diversified offerings that provide disciplined risk management and stable, tax-efficient income.”
Ward holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.
Last week, AltsWire reported the full subscription of ExchangeRight Net-Leased Portfolio 71 DST, expanding the acquisition pipeline for ExchangeRight’s Essential Income REIT. The $55.9 million offering launched in July 2025 and provides investors with monthly distributions at a current rate of 5%, covered entirely by in-place lease revenue, according to ExchangeRight.
ExchangeRight and its affiliates’ vertically integrated platform features more than $7.1 billion in assets under management that are diversified across more than 1,400 properties and 27 million square feet throughout 48 states, as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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