Jay Wilson

Biography: Jay is Vice President of Sustainability in the Project and Development Services Group in the Washington, DC office of JLL. He has over 16 years of sustainability and resilience consulting, project management, and architectural design experience. Jay leads sustainability consulting services for JLL Mid-Atlantic, working directly with clients and project teams to achieve healthy and productive interior environments, energy savings through system optimization, compliance with regional regulations, and integration of clean energy technologies. These unique offerings guarantee long-term operational savings and meet corporate sustainability goals, driving businesses towards even further growth. Jay is a registered architect and green building expert, focusing on advancing sustainable development, planning, and project execution. Prior to joining JLL, Jay served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Director at Washington, DC’s Department of Energy and Environment, where he advised local agencies and development teams on sustainability and resilience. Notably, Jay led the application and certification process for DC’s first of its kind LEED for Cities Platinum Certification and launched the DC Green Bank, a new finance institution that leverages public funding to attract private investment for sustainable building projects. Building a Better Tomorrow.