JLL strengthens Charlotte capabilities with top Agency Leasing team hire from Foundry Commercial 

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JLL has announced that a five-person office Agency Leasing team from Foundry Commercial has joined its Charlotte office. The new hires include Senior Managing Director John Ball, who will lead JLL’s Agency Leasing division. The team, which worked on an over five million-square-foot portfolio while at Foundry, brings deep market knowledge and the ability to manage complex projects to JLL. This strategic hire reinforces JLL’s commitment to strengthening and enhancing its service offerings for clients.

At Foundry, Ball served as Charlotte Market Leader and the lead for the office agency team, where he provided advisory and leasing expertise to institutional investors and property owners. In addition to Ball, the team joining JLL includes Managing Director Meredith Ball, Executive Vice Presidents Eliza Gordon and Karah Tanneberger and Senior Vice President Claiborne Mulhern.

“JLL’s platform, technology and commitment to client service are recognized throughout the industry as truly top tier,” said Ball. “I look forward to leading this exceptional team and further elevating its marketing and leasing strategies as we work together to capitalize on the robust growth of Charlotte’s office sector.”

The new hires will work alongside JLL Executive Vice President Elizabeth McMillan, who has advanced JLL Charlotte’s office Agency Leasing portfolio over the past year.

“Chris Schaaf and I are thrilled to welcome this team to JLL,” said Bryan White, Executive Managing Director for JLL. “Their arrival marks an exciting milestone for our Charlotte business, bringing energy, expertise and momentum that will immediately elevate our platform. This team will have a significant impact on the way we collaborate and deliver meaningful services for our clients. This is a powerful step forward for JLL’s Charlotte office and we look forward to this new chapter of growth and success.”

The move comes at a time of momentum for Charlotte’s office market. According to the latest JLL research, Charlotte demonstrated strong performance last year, driven by a business-friendly environment that continues to attract major corporate relocations and expansions. In 2025, the financial services sector reinforced the city’s standing as a major financial hub, accounting for 29% of Class-A and Trophy leasing activity. A combination of sustained corporate interest, limited new supply and proactive asset management positions the Charlotte market for continued growth and reinforces its competitive advantage in the region.