Jessica Brown
Principal, Sterling Bay
Chicago, IL 60607
Jessica is responsible for retail leasing across Sterling Bay’s portfolio.
Phone (312) 202-3483
Jessica is responsible for retail leasing across Sterling Bay’s portfolio.
Property Types
Hospitality, Office, Retail, Multifamily
Markets
Chicago
Languages
English
Bio
Jessica Brown is a Principal, Leasing at Sterling Bay, where she leads leasing strategy across the firm’s national portfolio, including key markets such as Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Durham, and Washington D.C. She plays a central role in the development and leasing of high-profile projects like Fulton Market and Lincoln Yards, a 53-acre mixed-use development in Chicago’s North Branch Corridor. Brown specializes in asset strategy, lease negotiation, and retail placemaking, and has recently expanded her scope to include life sciences leasing for properties such as 1229 W Concord Place, 2430 N Halsted, and Heritage Square in Durham.
Her achievements include securing major leases with Boston Consulting Group and Greenberg Traurig at 360 N Green, bringing the building to over 70% occupancy prior to completion. Brown is a recipient of the 2023 Connect CRE Women in Real Estate Award, recognizing her leadership and mentorship in the industry.
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