Experience
Professional Backround
Janet Wilkerson established INVEST Commercial Real Estate, LLC in January 2008.
Was Vice President of Sales for Dean Realty Co’s Kansas City Portfolio totaling more than 2,000,000 square feet of office, flex, industrial and underground space.
Started commercial real estate career with NAI Cohen-Esrey Real Estate Services, Inc. in 1997 focusing on industrial and flex office/warehouse listings and buyer/tenant representation. Represented Brookhollow Business Park a 500,000 square foot flex office/warehouse business park in Lenexa, Kansas.
Was Manufacturer’s Representative for Essex Plastics, Pompano Beach, Florida, selling plastic packaging direct to OEM’s and distributors in the Midwest Region including Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Experience with distributors and manufacturers led to an industrial focus in the commercial real estate industry.
Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Pittsburg State University in 1986.
Professional Organizations
Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors - Board Member 2010-2015
The KCRAR Commercial division of the Kansas City Association of Realtors provides legislative advocacy, continuing education, breakfast speaker series, industry awards and networking opportunities for its members.
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) - 2002-Present
The Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation is considered the highest professional designation one can earn in the commercial investment real estate industry.
Commercial Brokers Association of Kansas City - Past Vice-President
The CBA was a group of independent brokers and affiliate members with primary goals of cultivating long-term relationships with fellow commercial practitioners and providing informative programs for its members. The CBA successfully merged with KCRAR Commercial in 2013.
National Association of Realtors