Michele Wheeler serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer for JacksonShaw. She leads every aspect of JacksonShaw’s commercial real estate development and is a presence in each of the firm’s markets sourcing business opportunities. Ms. Wheeler is involved in land acquisition, entitlements, negotiation of tenant leases, construction contracts, and management/leasing agreements, as well as debt and equity financing.

She began her career at Rosewood Property Company in 1987 and joined JacksonShaw in 2005. Ms. Wheeler creates value for investors and partners across the firm’s product offerings, including industrial, hospitality, and residential developments in diverse markets throughout the United States.

Among her honors, CEO Magazine named her “Commercial Real Estate Executive of the Year” in 2020. Professionally, her leadership roles have included President of NAIOP; National Product Council Chair for the Urban Land Institute; Chair of The Real Estate Council (TREC); Director of the TREC Foundation; member of Commercial Real Estate Women; and member of the Real Estate Financial Executives Association.

She serves on the board of the JacksonShaw Foundation and previously was on the boards of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas and Circle of Support.  Ms. Wheeler is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin, where she earned a BBA in marketing and management. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.