Cole Smith

Cole Smith is a seasoned professional with a diverse background that spans military and corporate sectors. Experiences in the U.S. Navy include serving as Assistant Operations Officer, leading a 110-person operations department and coordinating multinational exercises, and as Assistant Navigator, managing a 14-person navigation division on the USS Bonhomme Richard. Smith also contributed as a Maritime Preposition Force Staff Planning Instructor, training over 400 military personnel. Currently, as Senior Managing Director at JLL since 2013, Smith specializes in helping companies in Silicon Valley secure optimal office spaces, with a focus on aligning real estate strategies with corporate goals. Cole Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, earned between 2003 and 2007.