JEFFREY S. KERNOCHAN
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Managing Director and Senior Corporate Real Estate Broker with over 30 years of experience executing strategic, high-value transactions for Fortune 500 clients in domestic and international markets. Expertise includes portfolio strategy, multi-market negotiations, and technology-driven solutions to maximize results. An industry leader with a proven track record of completing over $10 billion in transactions, specializing in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Committed to delivering innovative real estate solutions that align with client objectives and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Fischer & Company
01.1998 - Current
- Direct national and global corporate real estate transactions, leveraging Fischer’s Manage Path technology platform to deliver measurable results.
- Manage long-term relationships with major clients including FedEx (all divisions), SpaceX, Tesla, BASF, Staples, Expeditors, Old Dominion, and PFG.
- Achieved multiple SIOR Largest Transaction Awards (1994–2012).
- Key Transactions:
- $150M+ sale/lease of transportation facilities – Rialto, CA
- Sale of 1.4M sq. ft. manufacturing plant – Hawthorne, CA
- $142.5M build-to-suit & sale – Sun Valley, CA
- Lease of 620,000 sq. ft. industrial facility – Chicago, IL
- 3.0M sq. ft. sale/leaseback – Hawthorne, CA
Vice President
Pacific Business Properties
01.1987 - 01.1997
- Specialized in sales and leasing of commercial and industrial assets.
- Consistently ranked as top producer in Southern California.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
Education
B.A. - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los AngelesB.S. - Kinesiology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CALicensed Real Estate Broker - undefined
Skills
- Corporate Account Management
- Sale-Leaseback Transactions
- Industrial & Logistics Facilities
- Portfolio Optimization & Strategy
- National & International Brokerage
- Technology-Driven Solutions (ManagePath)
- Client Relationship Development
Websites
Accomplishments
• Executive Board Member – Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• Member – AIR Commercial Real Estate Association
• Former Chairman – Friends of the Academy, Los Angeles Police Department
Affiliations
- Executive Board Member – Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
- Member – AIR Commercial Real Estate Association
- Former Chairman – Friends of the Academy, Los Angeles Police Department
- Philanthropic Supporter – Habitat for Humanity, Heal the Bay, Wounded Warrior Project, ALS Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Certification
Real Estate Brokers License
Timeline
Managing Director
Fischer & Company
01.1998 - Current
Vice President
Pacific Business Properties
01.1987 - 01.1997
Licensed Real Estate Broker - undefined
B.A. - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
CLIENT PORTFOLIO
FedEx | SpaceX | Tesla | BASF | Staples | Expeditors | Old Dominion | Del Monte | PFG | City of Los Angeles | Vought | Triumph
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