Kyle Rafshol

Kyle Rafshol

Vice President

Current Responsibilities

As part of the JLL Minneapolis industrial team, Kyle utilizes extensive knowledge of the Minnesota industrial market to advise clients on the acquisition, disposition and leasing of industrial properties and land sites across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Kyle spends his time prospecting for new business opportunities and connecting with existing clients to be sure all their current needs are met. He facilitates new research initiatives and projects that the team can leverage to gain market share and ultimately win more business.

Experience

Kyle has been a member of the JLL team since the beginning of 2022. Prior to joining JLL, Kyle spent over five years as a Senior Associate with Colliers International representing Landlord and Tenants. He was responsible for negotiating and facilitating complex lease and sale transactions across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin.

Selected Client Experience

  • Myplas: Worked with the State of Minnesota to survey market options and negotiate incentives and a lease on 163,000 SF facility for a South African company’s first US location.
  • Padagis US LLC: Worked with Padagis on a limited timeline to negotiate a market renewal on 100,000 SF lab facility in 4-months from first meeting to lease execution.
  • Land Sale: Worked with a private owner to sell 42 acres of industrial land out of receivership for a market deal on a 180-day timeline.

Education & Affiliations

  • St. Cloud State University | Bachelor’s Degrees, Real Estate Finance
  • Society of Office and Industrial Realtors (SIOR)
  • Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR)
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) - Board of Directors