Power Broker
Jason Ovadia

Jason Ovadia

Head of U.S. Industrial Agency Leasing, JLL

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Phone (510) 285-5360

Mobile (415) 225-7600

Jason Ovadia is responsible for CO-leading the Northern California Industrial Super Region.
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Land, Office, Retail, Flex, Specialty
Markets
Baltimore, Sacramento, San Francisco, Stockton/Modesto, East Bay/Oakland, South Bay/San Jose, Reno/Sparks
Bio
Jason Ovadia leads JLL's Industrial Agency Leasing business in the U.S., overseeing a team of more than 500 industrial brokers across 50 U.S. markets. He is responsible for overall direction and alignment with the firm's Leasing Advisory strategy — including top-line revenue growth, client coverage, recruiting and advancing the team's technology investments and roadmap. Jason leads the Industrial Council, serves as a core member of the Industrial Executive Committee, sits on the Brokerage Executive Committee and the Broker Leadership Council. He also oversees the Strategic Accounts Team, focused on growing the firm's largest ownership clients. Jason remains an active industrial broker, known for his strong institutional relationships. Jason brings more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience to his role. As Lead of the Northern California Industrial team, he drove significant growth across the region while remaining a highly productive broker. Since joining JLL in 2008, Jason has been involved in over $10 billion in transactions, completing more than 120 million square feet of industrial leasing and sales. His experience as a regional leader—with a strong track record in team building, technology-driven growth, and institutional client strategy—positions Jason to lead the next phase of JLL's Industrial Agency business.
Education
Copilot said: Jason holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in Law and Society from the University of Southern California.
Affiliations
  • SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
  • NAIOP - National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
  • ULI - Urban Land Institute
  • CoreNet - Global Corporate Real Estate Network
Awards
CoStar Top East Bay Lease 2021-2025
CoStar Power Broker Award 2008-2025
JLL Top Gun 2015-2024
East Bay Brokers Top 3 Producer 2014-2025
San Francisco Business Times Deal of the Year 2013, 2021 & 2022
Connect CRE California Broker of the Year 202