Biography
Jason Lev is a Senior Vice President with CBRE, focused on meeting the space needs of clients in the transportation and distribution industry. Whether the requirement is for easy highway access and a ready workforce, or food production facilities and cold storage, Jason delivers the best opportunities in the Chicago area and across the country.
At every turn, Jason drives toward one goal: lower costs and higher profits for his clients. His success comes from his deep understanding of their business and his skill in solving their logistics and labor challenges. He knows exactly how to navigate the nuances of market shifts, due diligence, lease negotiations, development and capital markets, as well as the impact of e-commerce on the industry landscape.
Since he joined CBRE in 2004, Jason has completed more than 300 transactions totaling 16 million square feet and $560 million. With creative thinking and a methodical approach, he leads his clients to the right fit for their business objectives, now and for the future.
Professional Affiliations / Accreditations
Imerman Angels
Achievements
CBRE Top Chicago Industrial Producers, 2012 (#10), 2013 (#6), 2014 (#4), 2015 (#8), 2016 (#5), 2017 (#7), 2018 (#3)
Top 20% 2018 CBRE Producer across the country
CBRE #50 out of 600 U.S. Industrial Producers, 2014
NAIOP- nominated broker of the year 2016 & 2017
2011 Goruck Challenge
2008 Racing the Planet (155-mile, self-supported race)
2006 CBRE Rookie of the Year
Education
Indiana University, B.A., Telecommunications, minor in Spanish
Instituto de Professional de Educacion Daza in Heredia, Costa Rica
Significant Transactions
Safeway/Dominick's | 1,100,000 SF
4200 S. Kildare Ave., Chicago (cold storage) | 626,000 SF
Claire's | 527,661 SF
NFI (Tri-Temp) |992,640 SF
Fresenius Kabi |590,525 SF
Dynamic Manufacturing | 200,000 SF
Best Value Auto Body Supply | 167,000 SF
ISI Companies | 147,000 SF
AEW - Winston Brands | 626,672 SF
Prudential - Home Depot | 588,233 SF
Live Deals