20D — September 13 - 26, 2019 — 40 Under 40 — M id A tlantic
Real Estate Journal
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40 U nder 40
Jon Williams, Cushman & Wakefield Recipient of the NAIOP Deal of the Year Award in 2018
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of The Crossings at Jefferson Park from Vision Real Estate Partners and Rubenstein Partners to Barclays Capital. How do you contribute to your company and / or the industry? Since join- ing Cushman & Wakefield, I earned a seat on the Rising Leadership Council (“RLC”) for Cushman &Wakefield – 25 of the foremost Young Leaders at C&W globally. The RLC provided the CEO and CEO of Americas for Cushman & Wakefield with many of the company’s most important initiatives and policies, which impact the company’s strate- gic direction. I also served on the firm’s New Jersey Advi- sory Council. Who or what has been the strongest influence in your career? My parents have been the most influential role models in my life. Both coming from humble begin- nings, it was evident that my parents had an exceptional work ethic. My father was raised in a small coal mining town in Northern Pennsylva- nia where he received a schol- arship through the U.S. Navy to attend Penn State Univer- sity. He arrived on campus with only $5.00 in his pocket. My mother grew up simply as well. She was a schoolteacher and helped support my father during his time in the service. My parents instilled values in me from such an early age which has shaped me for who I am and why I want to make an impact in other’s lives. My mother’s passing at a young age has also given me perspec- tive on living life to the fullest. Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in, about your current posi- tion and why you choose the field/profession you are in today? People would be surprised to learn that I started my career as a union electrician for the Interna- tional Brotherhood of Elec- trical Workers Local 102 in Parsippany, New Jersey. It was a great resource for me because it helped me gain first-hand knowledge and ex- pertise of construction and the real estate industry. It’s also been a proven key differentia- tor for clients as an additional resource in achieving their desired results. After several continued on page 36D
hat is your great- est profession- al accomplish-
Jon Williams Executive Director Years with company/firm: 12.5 Years in field: 13.5 Years in real estate industry: 13.5 Organizations/affiliations: Elected Board Member of the Villanova University Alumni Association (June 2017 – Present)
ment? Last year, I was honored by NJBiz as 40 Under 40 for the business community in New Jersey. This award “honor(ed) the movers and shakers mak- ing their mark in New Jersey business.” What is your most no- table project, deal or trans- action? Recently, award- ed NAIOP Deal of the Year Award in 2018. This award was for my involvement in the lease up and eventual sale
Co-Founder, Board Member & President Emeritus, Villanova University Alumni Club of North/ Central NJ (January 2006 – Present); BoardMember of the Villanova University Soccer Program Former Board Member of the American Heart Association (September 2016 – September 2018); Former Board Member of the Executive Leadership Team for the Heart Ball (September 2016 – September 2018); Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Recruited IBEW Local 102 to donate their services and time for providing electrical contracting to Habitat for Humanity
NEWJERSEY A LEADER IN THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET With an annual completion of more than 1,000 leasing and sales transactions, totaling more than 72 million square feet and valued at more than $6 billion, Cushman & Wakefield puts our clients at the center of everything we do. To our new and long-standing clients, thank you for your trust and loyalty. cushwakenytristate.com
To learn more, contact: Andrew Judd Senior Managing Principal Market Leader 201 460 3340 andrew.judd@cushwake.com
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