JLL strengthens government and higher education practice with strategic addition

AUSTIN, May 31, 2018 – JLL announced today the addition of business development expert Steve Garven to grow and strengthen partnerships with government and higher education sectors throughout Texas on behalf of JLL’s growing client base.

In his new role as Vice President, Public Institutions, Garven will work closely with clients and stakeholders to establish and strengthen partnerships with government entities, as well as public and private colleges and universities, by utilizing his extensive professional network and scope of knowledge. He will also be tasked with developing long-term real estate solutions to achieve client goals, ensuring they achieve their respective business ambitions.

“Steve’s unique experience and skillset immediately enhances our platform of services and provides a new dimension for our clients in the region,” said Kevin Wayer, Co-President, Public Institutions, JLL. “His addition allows us to increase our quality of service for our clients exponentially. We’re thrilled to have him aboard.”

Garven brings over 20 years of business development, marketing and strategic planning experience, having worked with startups to Fortune 500 companies. He comes from Flex Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on financial technology, real estate and consumer goods industries. Prior, Steve was a principal at two nationally recognized marketing firms having landed and worked with several respected clients, including W Hotels, Hyatt, State of Texas, Charles Schwab, Ascension Health and Major League Baseball.

Garven began his career in the public sector working with the United States Senate and moved to the Texas Comptroller’s office, serving as a liaison for the state’s investment fund for local government entities.

“JLL continues to be the destination of choice for the top professionals in our industry, thanks to our strong platform of resources, steadfast commitment to our clients’ success and our dynamic culture,” said Todd Wallace, Market Leader, JLL Austin. “Steve is the latest in a line of recent strategic additions that illustrates and reinforces our commitment to our clients.”

JLL is the premier provider of strategic real estate advisory for local, state, national and federal governments as well as public and higher education institutions. Its national team covers the entire real estate lifecycle from strategy, public private partnerships, facilities management and sustainability services to transaction and project management. JLL brings both the experience and expertise to convert real estate portfolios into working assets that meet operational and occupancy requirements while generating revenues and reducing costs.