Becky Gaston joins JLL as Zoning National Practice Leader

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, Sept. 25, 2023 – JLL’s Value and Risk Advisory platform announced today that it has hired Becky Gaston as the Zoning Department, Project Management Director for the Americas. In this role, she will focus on expanding the zoning line of services and lead the day-to-day operations of the zoning team in the performance of zoning compliance reviews and related services.

Gaston, who is located in Oklahoma, reports to Managing Director Jeff Manas, who leads JLL Value and Risk Advisory’s Environmental & Property Condition group. She joins JLL from CBRE, where she served as the Zoning Department Director for more than three years. Gaston has 12 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and has prepared and reviewed zoning conformance reports for more than 15,000 properties spanning the U.S. and Canada. Her experience includes existing or proposed properties, including residential, office buildings, manufacturing and industrial facilities, warehouse and distribution centers and retail and restaurant properties. She also has extensive experience with the intricate details of the New York City zoning code and is well versed in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac zoning requirements.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Becky to the Value and Risk Advisory team,” Manas said. “As cities and municipalities across the U.S. address proposed zoning changes, it’s imperative property owners, buyers, lenders, and developers are able to obtain accurate zoning reports in tight time frames, especially if they are contemplating conversions or adaptive re-use projects. Becky’s vast experience across property types and geographies will enhance our current zoning service offerings and provide value to not only our current, but future clients as well.”

Gaston holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oral Roberts University and is an active member of the Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network (CREW).

“I’m thrilled to join the JLL platform and lead the group’s efforts in expanding the current offering of zoning services, as well as enhance the delivery time on these reports during our client’s tight due diligence periods. Zoning reports are a vital part of the commercial real estate due diligence process, and I look forward to providing our clients with the most comprehensive and reliable zoning reports available in the industry,” added Gaston.

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