News release

JLL Cleveland names Jon Vanderplough as new Brokerage lead

Vanderplough brings 19+ years of experience to lead local Brokerage team

August 24, 2023

Kristen Tomins

+1 216 937 4385

JLL, a leading real estate and investment management firm, has named Managing Director Jon Vanderplough as Brokerage lead for its Cleveland-based office.

As Cleveland’s Brokerage lead, Vanderplough will continue to offer clients his expertise as a real estate broker, providing strategic and tactical consultative services and acting as the primary conduit of information and planning between senior management and the business unit. As the local Brokerage lead, Vanderplough will also support business development and local recruitment efforts.

Vanderplough brings more than 19 years of experience to the role, and during his tenure, has provided strategy and services to large corporate clients with domestic and international real estate portfolios. He has particular expertise in advising client on complex build-to-suit and headquarters projects.

“Jon brings a wealth of experience and an innovative, growth-oriented mindset, and I’m confident in his ability to drive our business forward,” said JC Pelusi, market director for JLL’s Heartland region. “He is someone our teams have continued to learn from throughout his career. Between his experience, his business acumen and understanding of both office and industrial portfolios, he brings a well-rounded perspective to the team during a critical time for our clients as they navigate their real estate decisions.”

Prior to joining JLL, Vanderplough served as an Associate at Allegro Realty Advisors. He joined JLL in 2010 and has been honored with various JLL awards including Top Achiever, Gold Achiever and Spotlight Award for exceptional client services.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to help impact and influence both our local team and the market as we continue to innovate with new technology and forward-thinking solutions for our clients,” said Vanderplough. “JLL has a strong reputation among our clients and the real estate community. I’m looking forward to building upon it, leveraging our global resources to bring our clients tactical, sustainable solutions.” 

Vanderplough is a graduate of The College of Wooster, where he earned his bachelor’s in Archaeology. He is a past board member of the CISV Northeast Ohio Chapter.

For more information, visit jll.com/Cleveland.


About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 106,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.