Mr. Crist is a highly experienced real estate professional with a focus on industrial land leasing and development. He specializes in maritime industrial properties and public-private logistics projects. Based in the Mobile Region and reporting to the Gulf Coast office, Mr. Crist combines his background in valuation finance, development expertise, and knowledge of port authority operations. His extensive experience in both public and private sectors allows him to apply his skills in corporate operations, infrastructure finance, development services, and port authority management to benefit property owners and users. Known for his practical, market-driven solutions, Jacob excels in navigating complex scenarios to achieve optimal financial and operational outcomes. His expertise includes brokerage, development, appraisal, and expert witness services, and he has a history of managing revenue tasks in supply chain logistics, port authority operations, economic development, and portfolio strategy. With a 15-year career, Mr. Crist has demonstrated exceptional skill in tackling complex business challenges. Before joining Colliers, he worked in the Corporate Services team of NAI Latter & Blum, where he provided brokerage, advisory, development, and valuation services. Jacob’s career began at the Port of New Orleans, where he spent 12 years in various roles, including operations, real estate, business development, and management.

• Professional Disciplines
• Advisor
• Analyst
• Appraisal/Valuation
• Asset/Portfolio Manager
• Corporate Real Estate Officer

• Areas of Expertise
• Construction Management
• Expert Witness
• Feasibility Studies
• Financial Analysis
• Government Relations
• International Consulting
• Joint Ventures
• Lease Evaluation
• Lease Negotiation
• Management and Reporting
• Market Analysis/Research
• Mediator
• Property Management
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Redevelopment Planning, Projects
• Site Analysis
• Supply and Demand Analysis
• Transportation, Traffic, Parking

• Designations and Certifications
• Certified Commercial Investment Member

• Property Types
• • Land: Acreage/Raw Land
  • Industrial: Business Parks
  • Other: Corporate Real Estate
  • Industrial
  • Infrastructure
  • Other: Marinas/Waterfronts
  • Infrastructure: Shipyards
  • Industrial: Warehouse, Storage

• Metro Areas
• Baton Rouge (LA)
• Mobile (AL)
• New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner (LA)

• State
• Alabama
• All U.S. Markets
• Louisiana
• Mississippi

• Country
• Australia
• Canada
• Saudi Arabia
• United States