JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality division has appointed James Escarzega as a managing director in its San Francisco office. In this role, Escarzega will collaborate with John Strauss, leader of JLL’s West Coast hotel team, and Charles Halladay, co-head of the Capital Markets group in San Francisco. He will also work closely with senior managing director Rob Hielscher to spearhead strategic initiatives and drive growth for hotel investment sales and advisory services across the western United States.
With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, including previous roles at a global private equity firm and HFF, Escarzega brings valuable expertise to his new position. His educational background includes a degree in hotel administration from Cornell University.
“We are delighted to have James join our team in San Francisco,” said Halladay. “His extensive knowledge of the hospitality sector will greatly enhance our capabilities and solidify our position as an industry leader. I am confident that his innovative approach and strategic mindset will deliver tangible results for our clients.”
The article originally published on Connect CRE highlights JLL’s recent addition of a managing director focused on hospitality sales without mentioning specific branches or locations within the company.
