Jillian Japka is a Development Manager specializing in mixed-use, multi-family, value-add, and emerging markets. Jillian is experienced in all aspects of development, including but not limited to: underwriting, entitlement, design development, and construction management.
Jillian is currently a Development Manager at Third & Urban. In this role, Jillian leads the multifamily vertical from deal pursuits through construction and lease-up. Jillian manages a portfolio of diverse deals ranging from new construction multifamily to office-to-residential conversions.
Prior to her employment at Third & Urban, Jillian served as the Development Manager for The Allen Morris Company. Jillian managed over $250 million in development for the Star Metals projects in West Midtown Atlanta. Star Metals Residences, which delivered in 2020 and sold in 2021, consists of 409 multi-family units, 15k square feet of retail, and a rooftop amenity center. Star Metals Offices delivered in 2021 and features 270k square feet of creative office and ground floor retail.
Previously, Jillian was a Development Manager at The RADCO Companies. At RADCO, Jillian oversaw the development process from conceptual design to lease-up for over 30 multifamily projects. Jillian started her career in architecture and received a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Bennington College in Bennington, VT.
Jillian lives with her husband and daughter in Atlanta.