CBRE Expands Industrial & Logistics Capabilities in Charlotte with Addition of Industry Veterans

CBRE announced today that Spencer Yorke and Jay Hill have joined the firm as Executive Vice Presidents with its Industrial & Logistics team in Charlotte. Both join CBRE from JLL, where Yorke most recently served as Executive Managing Director and Hill served as Managing Director.

Yorke and Hill will advise investors and occupiers on industrial leasing, acquisitions and dispositions throughout the Charlotte region, with a primary focus on investor leasing. Their addition will significantly expand CBRE’s capabilities in this segment of the business.

“Spencer and Jay are a natural fit for our growing industrial business,” said Brett Gray, Executive Managing Director, Atlanta & Carolinas. “Their addition will expand our depth and breadth across Charlotte and the broader Carolinas, allowing us to better serve existing and future clients while driving opportunities across our Capital Markets, Property Management and Project Management businesses.”

Yorke brings more than 16 years of commercial real estate experience, specializing in the leasing and marketing of industrial properties. Prior to JLL, he was an Associate with Keystone Partners’ Industrial Group.

“Charlotte continues to see strong demand from industrial investors, and I see a significant opportunity to build on CBRE’s presence in the market,” said Yorke. “The firm’s range of capabilities puts us in a strong position to help investors capitalize on opportunities as the market continues to evolve.”

Hill has extensive experience representing both occupiers and owners in the industrial sector. Prior to his commercial real estate career, he served for nearly four years in the U.S. Army as a Transportation and Logistics Officer, managing complex supply chain and logistics operations, including during deployments to Syria and Iraq.

“CBRE has built a strong business in Charlotte, and I’m excited to be part of its continued growth,” said Hill. “I’m looking forward to this next chapter and building on the work and relationships we’ve established in the market.”