JLL names Jeff Miller and Brian Kates Leads in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, March 11, 2026 – JLL today announced two strategic leadership transitions in its San Antonio office: Jeff Miller has been appointed San Antonio Market Lead and Brian Kates has been chosen to head the firm’s Office Tenant Representation group. Both Miller and Kates have been with the firm for more than a decade and will apply their extensive knowledge of the industry to their expanded roles, further strengthening JLL’s presence in the San Antonio and South Texas region.

With more than three decades of commercial real estate experience, Jeff Miller is revered for his analytical skills, market knowledge, client service and leadership. He has been recognized for a number of milestone accomplishments, including being named a winner of the San Antonio Business Journal’s Best in Commercial Real Estate Award in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2016, and 2023. In addition to his work in Texas, Miller brings vast national and international business acumen, having managed projects across 34 states and nine countries. Miller is an active member of the San Antonio community, serving as the real estate advisor to Goodwill Industries of San Antonio and to the San Antonio Area Foundation.

“I’m honored to step into this expanded leadership role as San Antonio Market Lead,” said Jeff Miller. “I’ve been lucky enough to share this role with Mark Krenger and Chuck King over the past few years and have learned so much about leadership from the example they’ve set. This is a pivotal time for San Antonio, and our talented teams are poised to drive strategic opportunities that position our clients for continued success in the market. I look forward to shepherding the next phase of JLL in San Antonio as our market continues to evolve.”

Miller will now be the sole San Antonio Market Lead, having previously shared the position with Chuck King and Mark Krenger, who will be stepping into Advisory roles, where they will continue to provide valuable mentorship, guidance and support. In this position, Miller will spearhead several key initiatives, overseeing business operations and providing strategic counsel and direction for numerous employees.

“Jeff's track record and strategic vision make him ideally suited to guide the team's continued growth and success,” said Bob Ageloff, President U.S. Central Region, JLL Leasing Advisory. “Paired with Brian's proven ability to deliver consistent excellence for his clients, these leadership appointments reinforce our long-term strategy and confidence in the market's continued growth."

Brian Kates has been a pivotal contributor to JLL’s office tenant representation group during his tenure with the firm, and his ability to understand client needs has been instrumental to his team’s success. With 13 years of industry experience, Kates has been involved in over 300 completed transactions, working with notable brands such as Jefferson Bank, Wounded Warriors and Texas Dermatology, among others. Additionally, he has been recognized numerous times as one of JLL’s Top Achievers and Gold Achievers.

“I’m looking forward to evolving my leadership capabilities as I take on the position of Office Tenant Representation Lead,” said Brian Kates. “Understanding our clients’ business goals and delivering strategic solutions has always been at the core of my work, and I’m excited to build on that focus alongside our high-performing team.”