Paul W. Jester

Paul W. Jester has extensive work experience in the field of market intelligence and analysis. Paul W. has worked as a Vice President of Market Intelligence at Van Metre Companies since January 2019, where they are responsible for overseeing market research and analysis. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Market Analyst at the same company from July 2016 until January 2019.

Before joining Van Metre Companies, Paul worked at CoStar Portfolio Strategy from 2012 to 2016. During this time, they held various roles including Senior Market Analyst, where they managed a team of analysts and provided market coverage for multiple regions. Paul W. also analyzed commercial real estate data, conducted market forecasting, and assisted clients with custom analysis. Additionally, they served as a Senior Research Analyst in Building Rating Systems and a Multifamily Research Associate.

Paul's earlier experience includes working as a Planner 1 at Harford County Planning & Zoning from 2010 to 2012, and as a Planner/Designer at STV Incorporated from January 2010 to August 2010. Paul W. also has experience as an Urban Planning Co-op at Design Collective, Inc. and Kleingers & Associates in 2008 and 2007 respectively.

Overall, Paul W. Jester has a strong background in market intelligence, analysis, and urban planning, with a focus on commercial real estate.

Paul W. Jester has a Master's Degree in MPS, Real Estate from Georgetown University, which they obtained from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Urban Planning in Urban Design from the University of Cincinnati, from 2004 to 2005. Paul W. also attended Lancaster Country Day School from 2000 to 2004, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. In terms of additional certifications, Paul has obtained a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson license from the DC Real Estate Commission in July 2013 and a license from the Maryland DLLR in April 2013. Paul W. also holds a LEED Green Associate certification from the Green Building Certification Institute, obtained in February 2012.