John Testerman joins JLL’s Raleigh office as Senior Director

CAROLINAS, May 6 2024 – JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group announced today that John Testerman has joined the Raleigh office as Senior Director. Testerman will work closely with Ketan Patel who leads hotel investment sales in the mid-Atlantic region, as well as Travis Anderson and Pete Pitroff who head the Carolinas office. With over twelve years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Testerman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise focusing on the investment sales and advisory to JLL's Hotels & Hospitality team.

Testerman's career in commercial real estate began in 2012, and since then, he has established himself as a highly regarded professional within the industry. He holds a degree in Business Administration from North Carolina State University, where he not only excelled academically but also developed a passion for the real estate world.

In his role as Senior Director, Testerman will be responsible for overseeing key client accounts, providing strategic investment sales guidance and expanding JLL's hospitality presence in the Carolinas.

“We are thrilled to welcome John to our team," said Kevin Davis, Americas CEO of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group. "His diverse skill set, combined with his deep understanding of the real estate landscape in the Carolinas, positions him as a key asset in helping our clients achieve their business goals. We look forward to working closely with him as we continue to grow and succeed in this region."

"John's extensive knowledge and industry expertise make him a valuable addition to our Raleigh office,” said Anderson. “We are confident that his strong connections within the local market, combined with his exceptional analytical skills, will further enhance our service offerings to clients."

"John's commitment to delivering innovative real estate solutions aligns perfectly with JLL's core values. His leadership, strategic thinking and dedication to client success will undoubtedly help us achieve our business objectives," added Pitroff.

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has completed more transactions than any other hotels and hospitality real estate advisor over the last five years, totalling $83 billion worldwide. The group’s 370-strong global team in over 20 countries also closed more than 7,350 advisory, valuation and asset management assignments. Our hotel valuation, brokerage, asset management and consultancy services have helped more hotel investors, owners and operators achieve high returns on their assets than any other real estate advisor in the world.

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