David Cooke Returns to JLL’s Dallas Tenant Rep Team

DALLAS, June 8, 2026 – JLL today announced the hire of David Cooke as Executive Vice President in the firm's Dallas office. Cooke brings more than 30 years of industry experience and tenant representation leadership to JLL, where he will focus on expanding the Dallas office’s advisory services to clients with local, multi-market, and national real estate needs. Most recently, Cooke led his own firm – Cooke Commercial – advising clients on complex federal, state, and local tax incentive programs and negotiating significant office, retail, and industrial leases, as well as corporate relocations.

Cooke’s hiring is a return to JLL after nearly 20 years. Previously, Cooke was also a senior associate at The Staubach Company, where he earned back-to-back "Heavy Hitter" recognitions in 2004 and 2005, while assisting corporate clients in deals encompassing more than 10 million square feet of office and industrial space. JLL acquired The Staubach Company in 2008.

"David is one of the most respected names in Dallas commercial real estate, and we're thrilled to have him back at JLL. His deep market knowledge, client relationships, and track record speak for themselves,” said Torrey Littlejohn, Senior Managing Director in JLL’s Dallas office. “As the Dallas market continues to heat up, having someone with David’s expertise and leadership is a win for our team and our clients."

Based in JLL’s Dallas office, Cooke will focus on growing the firm’s tenant representation services while supporting the leasing advisory team. His expertise and JLL's investment in the Dallas market positions the firm for continued success as the region’s commercial real estate sector grows.

“Dallas is one of the most dynamic regions in the country in terms of market activity and the commercial real estate leadership we have is truly impacting markets and industries across the U.S.,” said Cooke. “I’m excited to rejoin JLL, which has grown a best-in-class platform to support its clients and is backing that up with best-in-class people and resources.”

Cooke’s experience includes previous roles as a Principal at Avison Young, as well as roles at multiple of the industry's largest brokerages. David and his wife, Allyson, have two sons, Siler and Asher, who enjoy golfing and playing tennis with their dad. Cooke holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University.

According to JLL's Dallas Q1 Office Market Report, Dallas saw 332,300 square feet of positive absorption, driven by large new tenants and expansions across submarkets driven by large new tenants, the second-highest population increase of any metro area in the U.S., and expansions across submarkets.