Jake Sprague

Lease administration and site acquisition professional with 12+ years of experience negotiating lease agreements, managing landlord relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance across telecom carrier and real estate portfolios. Skilled at coordinating with Legal, Finance, and Engineering teams to secure new leases, lease renewals, amendments, and terminations while maintaining accurate records and delivering clear reporting to management. Builds lasting relationships with landlords and stakeholders to resolve issues and secure favorable outcomes.

Experienced in right-of-way and easement acquisition, including negotiating land access agreements and property rights necessary to support infrastructure siting and development.

Project Manager – Site Acquisition at Network Real Estate, LLC (2022-09 – 2026-08)

• Administered and negotiated lease agreements with property owners, ensuring all terms and conditions were met.
• Served as primary point of contact for landowners and major telecom tower companies, developing long-term relationships built on trust and consistent communication.
• Oversaw team of 5 agents responsible for securing lease and permitting entitlements for over 300 cell site projects on time and under budget.
• Responsible for leading weekly calls with clients to provide key updates on project timeline and high-risk leasing issues.
• Negotiated new leases, lease renewals, and amendments with landowners to secure favorable terms.
• Coordinated with legal, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless lease administration and compliance.
• Monitored lease expirations and coordinated renewals or terminations, maintaining accurate lease records and documentation.
• Resolved lease-related issues and disputes with landowners and stakeholders in a timely, professional manner.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities in property rights acquisition and lease negotiations in order to align with project budget.
• Represented company interests at public hearings on proposed development projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Sr. Site Acquisition Specialist & Zoning Manager at Dish Network (2021-03 – 2022-09)

• Negotiated lease agreements and contracts with landlords, municipalities, and stakeholders for telecom carrier site acquisitions, ensuring favorable and compliant terms.
• Successfully oversaw the leasing and permitting for over 65 high-risk new site build sites
• Coordinated with local government officials and internal teams to secure permits and approvals, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Directed and held accountable a team of 4 external vendors responsible for forecasting, timeline management, and budget oversight across a portfolio of 150+ sites.
• Streamlined communications among landlords, engineers, regulatory and legal teams to support timely lease administration and project execution.

Site Acquisition Agent – New Site Build at Network Real Estate, LLC (2014-12 – 2021-02)

• Cultivated long-term relationships with landowners and landlords, serving as primary point of contact to negotiate and finalize lease agreements.
• Negotiated lease terms, renewals, and amendments with property owners and stakeholders to secure favorable outcomes for over 50 raw land new site build sites on schedule.
• Responsible for successfully negotiating over 250 lease terminations and equipment decommissions for a major client.
• Coordinated with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure lease compliance and seamless project execution.
• Maintained accurate lease documentation and monitored expirations to support timely renewals.
• Managed relationships with local government officials, attorneys, and real estate brokers to support project objectives and dispute resolution.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities in property rights acquisition and lease negotiation processes.
• Represented company interests at public hearings related to proposed development projects.
• Conducted comprehensive analysis of lease and site parameters to ensure adherence to client and regulatory requirements.

Valuation Analyst at Marshall & Stevens (2013-02 – 2014-11)

• Conducted detailed valuation analyses across diverse asset classes and industries, informing investment decisions.
• Prepared comprehensive valuation and status reports for client presentations, internal reviews, and management, enhancing stakeholder understanding.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data, ensuring accuracy and reliability of valuations.

BS in Business Administration – Finance & Banking – University of Missouri - Columbia (2012-05)