Trevor Oconnor

About Trevor Oconnor

Real estate is part analytics, part instinct, part negotiation — and I’ve spent 20+ years sharpening all three. I’ve built and led national growth strategies across healthcare, franchise development, retail, and civic assets, negotiating from both sides of the table and steering brands toward sites that actually perform.I understand how markets move, how franchisees think, and how landlords operate, and I know how quickly development plans fall apart without the right assumptions. My approach is simple: smarter decisions, stronger pipelines, and clear communication.Today I oversee real estate strategy for one of Alabama’s largest civic portfolios. Before that, I scaled healthcare brands, expanded franchise networks across dozens of states, and managed multiple millions of square feet in both institutional and non-institutional portfolios.I like clarity, momentum, and teams that actually collaborate. And if there’s a better way to get something done, I’m usually the first to say it.

Experience

1. Real Estate

   Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)

   Jun 2025 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   As the Head of Real Estate for the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), I oversee one of the most important public real estate portfolios in Alabama—spanning the Uptown entertainment district, the Westin and Sheraton hotels, Legacy Arena, Protective Stadium, the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, along with parking decks, and undeveloped land. My role is to protect and grow the value of these assets while driving development that enhances tourism, economic impact, and the overall guest experience.Key Responsibilities-Asset Management-Leasing & Tenant Relations-Development & Redevelopment-Financial Planning & Modeling-Stakeholder & Partnership Management-Legal & Risk Oversight

Education

• University of Northern Colorado

  BA, Marketing

  1990 — 1995