J.D. Parker
EVP/Chief Operating Officer, Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services
New York, NY 10016
Phone (212) 430-5100
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker
Property Types
Industrial, Office, Retail, Multifamily
Markets
Long Island (New York), New York City, Hartford, Northern New Jersey, Philadelphia, Westchester/So Connecticut, Providence, Albany/Schenectady/Troy, Buffalo/Niagara Falls, Rochester
Bio
J.D. Parker serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Marcus & Millichap. He was promoted to COO of the firm in 2025, following his service as chief operating officer of the Eastern Division since 2019. In this role, Mr. Parker works closely with the firm’s executive leadership to shape strategic direction and oversee all brokerage-related operations.
He began his career at Marcus & Millichap in 2004 as an investment sales agent, earning both the Rookie of the Year and a Sales Recognition Award in his first year. He later held leadership roles including sales manager, regional manager for the New York Tri-State Area, division manager for the Northeastern US, and COO of the Eastern Division. Over the course of his tenure, he has overseen the opening of several offices, led the acquisition of multiple investment firms, and spearheaded the firm’s expansion into Canada.
Mr. Parker holds a bachelor’s degree in operations and information systems management from Pennsylvania State University.
Mr. Parker joined Marcus & Millichap in 2004 as an agent specializing in investment sales, and earned the firm’s Rookie of the Year Award and National Achievement Award in his first year. Prior to serving as executive vice president and division manager, Mr. Parker held the roles of sales manager and regional manager in the New York Tri-State region. During his time with Marcus & Millichap, Mr. Parker has overseen the opening of several offices and led the acquisition of several investment firms. In his role as division manager, he led the firm’s expansion into Canada, and he now oversees 40+ offices throughout the East Coast, Eastern Canada and Midwest regions.
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