JLL expands office tenant rep practice, hires EV expert

LOS ANGELES, September 28, 2023 – Committed to providing premier service to Los Angeles’ diverse tenant base, JLL announced today that it has hired office leasing expert Hunter Brown as Vice President. Brown will specialize in representing office tenants in Pasadena, the Tri-Cities and greater Los Angeles.

“As the Los Angeles economy continues to become more diverse, we have seen a greater need for guidance from a variety of industries,” said Charlie Smith, JLL Senior Managing Director and Los Angeles Brokerage Lead. “Hunter has the experience and track record in working with companies involved in electric vehicles as well as the overall Pasadena and Tri-Cities markets. His expertise will provide tremendous value to the JLL team.”

Brown joins JLL after a successful tenure during the past five years at two national brokerage firms. Throughout his career, he as represented several companies involved in electric vehicle technology. Brown earned a bachelor's degree in business marketing at Azusa Pacific University.

"JLL has an impressive platform with excellent culture, technology, infrastructure and network,” said Brown “I am confident that this combination will help me to better service my clients and grow my business."

Brown went on to say “The electric vehicle industry continues to grow in the Los Angeles market because of its access to talent and like-minded companies. There is plenty of room for this city to become a key hub as new companies look to enter and grow in the industry.”