JLL’s Michelle Klingenberg to lead brokerage in Cincinnati
Klingenberg will use her market expertise and client-first approach to further establish JLL as a top firm in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, July 25, 2024 – JLL announced today the appointment of Michelle Klingenberg, JLL Senior Vice President, as Market Leader in Cincinnati, effective January 2025. In this new role, Klingenberg will oversee a dedicated team of brokers and the sales strategy for the Cincinnati office and industrial divisions.
“JLL has been instrumental in my career growth, and I am truly honored to step the role of Market Leader,” Klingenberg said. “In this position, I am committed to further cementing JLL’s reputation as a premier firm in Cincinnati while fostering an environment where emerging brokers can thrive and build their careers paths within a supportive and trusted team.”
Klingenberg has served on the JLL team for over 10 years. In her current role, Michelle is responsible for growing JLL Cincinnati’s agency leasing business, recruiting talent to join the firm and building relationships with Cincinnati’s business communities and commercial real estate property owners. To date, Michelle has supported the sale and leasing of more than 80 active market listings totaling over 8 million square feet in the Cincinnati market.
Klingenberg will assume this role following her predecessor, Bill Poffenberger, JLL Senior Managing Director. Since 2010, Poffenberger has been a dedicated leader at JLL, significantly contributing to the growth of the firm’s market share and revenue in Cincinnati. He will continue his work with the brokerage team.
“Michelle is an invaluable asset to JLL,” said Poffenberger. “I look forward to seeing how she uses her growth-oriented mindset to enhance our proven track record and drive ongoing success.”
Over the next six months, Poffenberger and Klingenberg will work closely to ensure a smooth transition.
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