Jet Leonard

Real estate professional with experience across corporate portfolio strategy, lease transactions, site selection, and project management. Proven track record supporting multi-market real estate decisions, negotiating lease economics, and evaluating site feasibility across a 400-location North American portfolio. Experienced in market analysis, financial evaluation, and cross-functional deal execution, with expertise in portfolio optimization, workplace strategy, lease negotiations, and cross-functional project execution.

Real Estate Project Manager at Associa Corporate Real Estate (2024-01 – Present)

• Lead financial and strategic analysis for lease renewals, relocations, and portfolio optimization across a 400-location North American portfolio, directly influencing occupancy cost reductions and capital allocation decisions.
• Evaluate market conditions, rental comps, and site-level economics to support real estate decision-making, including relocation vs. renewal analyses.
• Support real estate decision-making through financial comparisons, scenario analysis, and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Played a key role in the execution of a 260,000 SF headquarters relocation, supporting site evaluation, financial considerations, and coordination across internal leadership and external partners.
• Designed and implemented standardized site-selection and due-diligence frameworks improving speed and consistency of corporate real estate investment decisions.
• Produced training guides and onboarding materials; assisted in recruitment for CRE new hires.
• Monitor critical lease dates, expirations, and portfolio risks while maintaining documentation and reporting workflows for executive decision-making.

National Transaction Manager, Portfolio Management Group at Morrow Hill Franchise Real Estate Strategies (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Managed multi-market lease transactions and deal pipelines for national clients, leading LOI structuring, lease negotiations, and site selection strategy.
• Conducted financial comparisons and location analysis to support site selection decisions and optimize unit economics across markets.
• Directed Research Analysts supporting site selection, demographic analysis, financial comparisons, and presentation deliverables.
• Collaborated on deal structuring and negotiation strategy, balancing occupancy costs, growth objectives, and long-term portfolio value.

Senior National Research Analyst at Morrow Hill Franchise Real Estate Strategies (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Balanced research and transactional responsibilities while assuming oversight of LOI and lease negotiation workflows.
• Streamlined internal processes, improving deliverable quality and speed for franchisor clients.

Research Analyst at Morrow Hill Franchise Real Estate Strategies (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Supported site selection and investment decision-making through market analysis, demographic modeling, and financial comparisons across national markets.
• Trained new analysts on mapping, demographic software, and presentation tools.
• Supported business development for new franchisor partnerships.

Construction Assistant at American Terrazzo Company (2018-01 – 2018-12)

Property Management Assistant at Woodland Partners LLC (2016-01 – 2016-12)

B.B.A. in Finance, Real Estate Concentration – Texas Christian University, Neeley School of Business