Skylar Jones is a commercial real estate leader with over a decade of experience driving leasing, merchandising, and strategy across retail and mixed-use environments. She specializes in transforming shopping centers into vibrant, community-driven destinations by bringing together the right mix of brands, experiences, and placemaking.

Today, Skylar leads leasing initiatives for grocery-anchored and lifestyle centers, partnering with ownership groups, executive teams, and national retailers to strengthen asset positioning and create long-term value through intentional merchandising strategy.

Beyond her day-to-day work, Skylar has become a recognized voice in the industry for bridging the gap between real estate and storytelling. Through platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok, she breaks down the business of brick-and-mortar in a way that’s both insightful and accessible—building a strong network, uncovering market trends, and bringing a more human perspective to retail real estate.
Her work focuses on the intersection of retail, real estate, hospitality, and culture, showing how storytelling can drive relationships, influence decision-making, and unlock real business opportunities.

A recipient of GlobeSt.’s 2025 Women of Influence Rising Star award and Bisnow’s Best in Brokerage for DMV Women Leading Commercial Real Estate and featured in The Real Deal and The Crexi Podcast: Conversations in CRE, Skylar is a sought-after speaker on retail trends, social media strategy, and personal branding. She’s passionate about helping professionals build visibility, create opportunity, and drive meaningful impact through authenticity and storytelling.