Denise Dexter

About Denise Dexter

As Executive Managing Director with JLL\'s Americas Variable Project and Development Services business, I collaborate with our regional business leaders to drive service delivery excellence for our clients and to develop and implement multi-year strategic plans, achieving sustainable growth across our markets. I am a culture champion and am passionate about mentorship and advancing career opportunities across our industry. JLL is a financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management. We\'re in business to create and deliver real value through commercial real estate for clients, shareholders and our own people. In a complex world that is constantly changing, JLL is committed to helping you understand and navigate the intricacies of commercial real estate—whether you\'re an investor or occupier of space.

Experience

1. Executive Managing Director, Project and Development Services

   JLL

   Apr 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   I lead regional leadership teams across the Texas, West and Southern California regions, alongside national business line leaders for Integrated Portfolio Solutions, RPM & Furniture, and Senior Living. Together, we develop and execute strategic growth initiatives that drive expansion of JLL\'s Americas Project and Development Services business. My leadership approach centers on strategic planning and execution, fostering high-performance culture, optimizing financial outcomes, and delivering exceptional client service. I focus on business development, talent acquisition and retention, and building collaborative partnerships across functions to accelerate growth and operational excellence.

Education

• University of South Florida

  MBA, Management Information Systems, International Business, Marketing

  1999

• Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of Business

  BS, Finance

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• HR Management
• Location Intelligence
• Asset Disposition
• Commercial Real Estate
• Lease Administration
• Property Management
• Property
• Real Estate
• Contract Negotiation
• Managerial Finance
• Due Diligence
• Lease Negotiations
• Real Estate Economics
• Asset Acquisition
• Brokerage
• Healthcare Management
• Personnel Management
• Shopping Centers
• Asset Managment
• Disposition
• Dispositions
• Asset
• Corporate Real Estate
• Real Estate Transactions
• Argus Modeling
• Business Continuity
• Financial Management
• Asset Management
• Transition Management
• Financial Modeling
• Real Estate Development
• Tenant
• Strategic Planning
• Land Acquisition
• Tenant Representation
• Leases
• Facilities Operations
• Facilities Management
• IT Management
• Budgets