Connect News Commercial Real Estate news for every market and every facet, every day.
Connect CRE Events Live and virtual events bringing together the best of information and networking.
CRE Industry Events Live industry events.
Connect Creative A full service marketing and PR agency.
Connect Classroom Offering CRE focused continuing education courses on demand.
ApartmentBuildings.com Is a dynamic platform to search for, list and promote multifamily listings nationwide.
Connect Awards View the A-list of commercial real estate & submit nominations.
Connect Media Kit Advertise, Promote, Attend, Create – Work with Connect.
Loantuitive Find the right lender for your loan.
About Connect Meet the team behind the machine and taste a little of the secret sauce.
Connect News

Your source for daily news covering CRE transactions and trends. Stay informed on national, regional and property sector news that matters to your business.

Connect Classroom

Offering on-demand online courses that provide continuing education credits for brokers, attorneys, appraisers and architects. Select from easily accessible video and written courses that cover a variety of CRE topics.

Find Your Course
High-rise commercial buildings

STAY INFORMED

News when you need it. All our Breaking News, right to your inbox.

Sub Markets

Property Sectors

Topics

Seattle & Northwest CRE News In Your Inbox.

Sign up for Connect emails to stay informed with CRE stories that are 150 words or less.

New call-to-action
Seattle & Northwest  + Seattle  + Office  |  May 10, 2024
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

J.P. Morgan Real Estate Banking Expands into Seattle

As part of JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to expanding its market presence, the firm hired Kris Kesterke as an Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest within its Real Estate Banking (REB) group. Kesterke will be based in Seattle and report to Alex Mast, REB’s West Region Manager.

With over 15 years of commercial real estate lending experience, Kesterke will oversee business development and relationship management for the top commercial real estate owners, investors, and developers located in the Pacific Northwest from Vancouver, B.C., through Seattle to Portland.

“As a respected leader in the real estate community, I’m thrilled that Kris is joining our strong team, and together, we will continue to bring our industry and local expertise to the Pacific Northwest,” said Mast. Prior to his current role at J.P. Morgan, Kesterke held senior-level positions at two of the largest national financial institutions in their respective commercial real estate lending departments.

Connect

Inside The Story

J.P. Morgan

About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
Order Reprints
New call-to-action