News JRW Realty Promotes Chris Thompson to Vice President

JRW Realty Promotes Chris Thompson to Vice President

Published: Feb. 26, 2026

PASADENA, Calif. - JRW Realty has announced the promotion of Chris Thompson to Vice President. Thompson will be responsible for executing on JRW Realty’s efforts to facilitate the acquisition of grocery-anchored centers and single-tenant net-leased properties on behalf of the firm's institutional clients.

Thompson brings over 8 years of experience in commercial real estate analysis and transaction management to his role as Vice President. Since joining JRW Realty, he has played a pivotal role in the firm’s rapid growth, helping to oversee the acquisition of over $339 million representing over 1,450,000 square feet of net-leased real estate. Before his tenure at JRW Realty, Thompson developed a strong foundation in real estate finance, contributing to his reputation for institutional-level execution and strategic property sourcing. His expertise lies in identifying high-performing, investment-grade properties that meet the specific risk-adjusted requirements of institutional clients.

“Chris has been an integral part of our team’s success, consistently demonstrating the expertise and tenacity required to navigate a shifting market,” said Melinda Marston, President of JRW Realty. “His promotion to Vice President reflects his commitment to our clients' specific acquisition criteria and his ability to streamline transactions. His relationship-focused execution has been key to strengthening our nationwide network of brokers, owners, and developers, ensuring we maintain the long-term, win-win relationships that are the hallmark of JRW Realty.”

About JRW Realty
JRW Realty is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that has closed over $6.5 billion in transactions across over 1,300 properties on behalf of its clients. JRW Realty's team places special focus on due diligence, reviewing over 100 properties each week and only choosing to source for clients the best 1-2% according to their rigorous acquisition criteria. For more information, visit www.jrwrealty.com.

Acquisitions Contacts

Melinda Marston
melinda@jrwrealty.com
(626) 696-2910

Chris Thomspon
cthompson@jrwrealty.com
(626) 658-9697

Media Inquiries
press@jrwrealty.com