Jeremy Nelson

About Jeremy Nelson

Strategic, mission-driven real estate and operations executive with 20+ years of leadership experience spanning corporate, government, and military environments. I specialize in managing large, complex real estate portfolios; leading high-performing teams; and driving operational excellence across facilities, logistics, and capital programs.My career includes oversight of 8M+ sq. ft. across 351 buildings, annual budgets exceeding $200M, and nationwide facilities programs for Fortune 100 clients. I’m known for strengthening operational reliability, optimizing financial performance, and developing scalable systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and client satisfaction.In previous roles, I delivered major improvements in maintenance performance, consolidated large-scale service contracts, implemented Lean Six Sigma process enhancements, and led international program management efforts supporting U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales valued at more than $20M. Earlier, as a Senior Aviation Logistics Officer and Executive Officer in the U.S. Army (Active Duty, National Guard/Reserves), I developed the disciplined, mission-focused leadership style that continues to define my approach today.I bring deep expertise in strategic planning, contract and vendor oversight, facilities management, capital planning, operational process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership. Across every role, my focus remains the same: building resilient organizations, elevating performance, and delivering measurable results that support long-term growth.

Experience

1. Senior Director

   CBRE

   Jan 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• US Army Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training

  Aviation

  1998 — 1999

• US Army Aviation Captain Career Course

  Military Planning

  2003 — 2004

• Central Washington University

  BA, Geography, Military Science

  1996 — 1998

• UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot Course

  Aviation Maintenance

  2004 — 2004

Skills

• Supervisory Skills
• Budgets
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Planning
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Mentoring
• Training
• Logistics
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Military
• Contract Negotiation
• Customer Relations
• Facilities Management
• Customer Service
• Aviation
• Aircraft
• Program Management
• Process Scheduler
• Contract Management
• Policy
• Government
• Budgeting
• Team Leadership
• Scheduling
• Six Sigma
• Procurement
• Process Improvement