Shawn A. Ward—known professionally as SAW—is a seasoned Commercial Real Estate Advisor based in St. Louis, delivering strategic property solutions in leasing, acquisitions, asset purchases, investment planning, and portfolio management. His expertise spans a wide range of commercial sectors, with a specialized focus on ports, industrial facilities, rail-connected sites, land and waterways, and specialty-use properties including schools, churches, mixed-use, and institutional spaces.

With extensive hands-on experience across complex transactions, Shawn provides clients with clear guidance on investment strategy, lease structuring, asset positioning, tenant relations, and property performance—often incorporating market research and CPI-U inflation trends to support sound financial decisions.

Shawn is deeply engaged in the real estate community as an active member of CCIM, NAR, the St. Louis Association of REALTORS® (Commercial Division), BOMA, and IREM. He was recently awarded a competitive scholarship to advance his expertise in financial analysis, demonstrating his commitment to staying ahead of evolving market conditions and industry standards.