Denise Dexter Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Work closely with our regional leadership teams across the Carolinas, Atlanta, Florida, Tennessee, and Alabama to develop and implement strategic growth initiatives for our brokerage business lines (office tenant representation, agency leasing, industrial, and retail). Region comprised of over 250 brokers and 100+ support & business function colleagues. Achieve enhanced regional business performance and business strategy through collaboration with brokerage business leaders, human resources, finance, research, marketing, and sales enablement teams. I have a high focus on culture, leadership, strategic planning, business strategy execution, business development, financial performance, talent recruitment & retention, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, service delivery excellence, and client relations.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Served as the regional operations leader for fifteen sub-regions across JLL’s Markets division (Brokerage, Property Management, and Project Management) during various periods for our business. CAROLINAS REGION (2015-2022)Led Carolinas business operations for Brokerage, Project Development, and Property Management services across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Charleston. Developed and executed strategic growth plans for recruitment, retention, and optimal business performance. Provided Carolinas Market P&L and Property Management division oversight and actively participated in maintaining key client relationships and new business pursuits. EAST REGION (2018–2022)Partnered with regional leadership to drive strategic growth, financial performance, and business operations for 10 East Region sub-regions generating over $1B in annual revenue. CENTRAL REGION (2020–2022, interim role)Partnered with regional leadership to develop and lead business strategy integration across five sub-regions (including the corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL, and brokerage headquarters in Dallas, TX).

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Led the JLL Americas re-entry committee comprised of operations, legal, human resources, corporate real estate, health & life safety, and communications. Collaborated closely with executive leaders of the firm to safely return over 11,000 employees to 160 JLL corporate offices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Developed comprehensive operating processes, life safety response procedures, travel protocols, ongoing contact tracing protocols, and communications for JLL colleagues assigned to our corporate offices across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

Tallahassee, Fl, Us

Tallahassee, Fl, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Director of Corporate Operations for Lincoln Harris' real estate accounts along with having oversight responsibilities for the firm's Human Resources and Information Technology departments. Oversaw the functional and strategic operations of real estate managed by Lincoln Harris. Responsibilities included ensuring financial and operational excellence through process and performance improvements across accounts and corporate business units. Served as a member of the Operating Committee for the firm.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Regional Director of Property Management on the Bank of America account. Includes oversight of the Lincoln Harris property management teams providing operational and financial management services to approximately 27 million SF for Bank of America's 2,600+ owned and leased real estate assets located within 13 states plus the District of Columbia.Personally led the transition for Lincoln Harris' expansion into the Southeast region. This tripled the size of the territory by adding 275+ people across 11 new states in under 90 days.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Bank of America Headquarters team. Primary management oversight of 9 property management teams providing full-service management for approximately 8 million square feet of real estate. Includes the oversight of the Lincoln Harris My Work program team members.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Represented ownership for the Centurion Healthcare Fund (JV with Lincoln Harris and JP Morgan) for the purchase, management and disposition of medical office buildings throughout the US. Conduct property analysis (financial and physical) and coordinate all aspects of due diligence.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Led Lincoln Harris Lease Administration department for 8.4 million square feet of leased space. Participated in the underwriting, disposition, and refinancing of 1.2 million square feet on behalf of ownership.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Mba, Management Information Systems, International Business, Marketing

Bs, Finance

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