JLL Expands Southeast Healthcare Practice with Strategic Hire in Nashville
Under the leadership of Senior Vice President David Cripe, firm grows healthcare capabilities across the region
JLL today announces the expansion of its Southeast healthcare practice with the appointment of David Cripe as Senior Vice President of Project and Development Services (PDS) in the firm’s Nashville office. Cripe brings over 25 years of project management experience to JLL, where he will focus on growing the PDS team’s healthcare portfolio and capabilities across the Southeast.
Nashville has emerged as one of the top healthcare hubs in the country and is home to numerous healthcare corporate headquarters. In his new role, Cripe will be dedicated to client management, business development, and supporting the PDS team from project inception to delivery. Prior to joining JLL, Cripe served in leading roles with GHP, Skanska and Yale University. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for over $1 billion in capital projects, working with clients such as HCA, Virginia Hospital Center, Loyola University Medical Center and more.
“Nashville is home to many of the nation’s leading healthcare companies, placing it on a global stage when it comes to healthcare innovation and care,” added Cripe. “By working with our clients for the best possible facility and real estate solution, JLL is helping to shape the future of care as this vital industry continues to expand. With the region and its healthcare ecosystem experiencing explosive growth, we are positioned to enhance JLL’s Southeast healthcare practice and support our clients’ real estate needs in this ever-changing market.”
According to JLL’s new Healthcare and Medical Office Perspective, the healthcare sector is poised to grow by 20.7% over the next decade. As consumers desire more convenient healthcare options, medical office has emerged as one of the strongest asset classes post-pandemic. In the Southeast, increased migration to Sunbelt markets is spurring additional need for new healthcare facilities. JLL’s experts predict that this explosive population growth will greatly contribute to the continued expansion of healthcare in the region.”
“As the healthcare sector continues to evolve to meet the needs of patients, we recognized an opportunity to solidify our foothold in the Southeast,” said Brian Terrell, Managing Director of PDS, JLL Southeast Central region. “Across the region, this is a high-growth vertical and an important focus for our team, particularly in Nashville due to the caliber of companies and users in the market. David brings a strategic blend of local expertise and industry knowledge that will drive our business forward and deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
About JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $19.4 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 102,000 as of September 30, 2022. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.