JRW Realty Welcomes Jacob Ryan as Vice President
Published: March 3, 2026

PASADENA, Calif. - JRW Realty has announced the appointment of Jacob Ryan as Vice President. Ryan joins the firm to further bolster JRW Realty’s acquisitions team, focusing on the identification and evaluation of high-quality net-leased assets and grocery-anchored retail centers in the Eastern US for its institutional clients.
Ryan joins JRW Realty with over five years of experience in net lease real estate, specializing in acquisitions for institutional clients nationwide. Prior to joining JRW Realty, Ryan honed his expertise at Northmarq (formerly Stan Johnson Co.), where he developed a highly analytical approach to net lease acquisitions that aligns with JRW Realty's rigorous acquisition standards.
“We are excited to welcome Jacob to JRW Realty at a time of continued growth for our firm,” said Melinda Marston, President of JRW Realty. “Jacob’s background in institutional real estate acquisition and his understanding of current net lease market dynamics make him a natural fit for our team. His experience navigating the complexities of both retail and industrial asset classes, combined with his dedication to client success, will be vital as we continue to strengthen our nationwide network of brokers, owners, and developers.”
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
President
melinda@jrwrealty.com
(626) 696-2910
Jacob Ryan
Vice President
jryan@jrwrealty.com
(405) 406-5195
Chris Thomspon
Vice President
cthompson@jrwrealty.com
(626) 658-9697
Media Inquiries
press@jrwrealty.com