JLL’s Value and Risk Advisory group hires Mary Bruno as National Director of Agency Due Diligence

CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2023 – JLL’s Value and Risk Advisory platform announced today that it has hired Mary Bruno as the National Director of Agency Due Diligence. Bruno will report to Jeff Manas, Executive Managing Director for the group’s Environmental and Property Condition team.

In this new role, Bruno will build and oversee the due diligence process for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae assignments to meet the specific requirements, which often go above and beyond the standard due diligence requirements. Bruno understands the ever-changing Agency regulations and will focus on streamlining the process for our clients nationwide.

With more than 28 years of experience in due diligence, Bruno has built a reputation for providing real-world solutions for her clients that ensure comprehensive and cost-effective strategies and customized requirements across the U.S. She joins JLL from CBRE, where she most recently served as the Vice President, Environmental Assessment in their Valuation and Advisory group. In this role, she managed the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae due diligence services for agency lenders, mortgage brokers, institutional managers, investors, life insurance companies, pension advisors, asset managers, REITs, and corporate real estate departments.

Bruno is based in Orlando, Florida and has also held past positions as a Manager of Environmental Compliance at Orlando Health and as the Environmental Standards Coordinator at Orange County Public Schools in Florida.

“We are really excited to welcome Mary to the JLL Value and Risk Advisory team,” said Jeff Manas, Executive Managing Director for the Environmental and Property Condition team. “As Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to increase the third-party report requirements, it’s imperative we have an expert like Mary to establish best practices and oversee the process.”

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