JLL Expands Retail Leasing Team with Sarah Norlander

DENVER, April 8, 2026 - JLL today announced that Sarah Norlander has joined the firm as Senior Vice President on its 10Twelve National Retail Leasing team. Based in Denver, Norlander will advise investors, owners and developers on leasing strategy, merchandising and tenant mix across retail centers, mixed-use developments and new projects, further strengthening JLL's national retail platform.

JLL's 10Twelve team is a boutique retail leasing platform focused on curating tenant mixes for high-quality retail properties. The team specializes in identifying retailers and restaurants that are distinctive to their markets and aligned with each asset's positioning.

Norlander brings a strong track record advising both institutional and private owners on retail strategy, asset positioning and redevelopment planning. Her experience spans lifestyle centers, mixed-use developments, power centers and urban and suburban street retail, with a focus on curating tenant mixes that enhance asset quality and drive long-term value.

"Sarah's experience and strategic approach to retail leasing make her an outstanding addition to our 10Twelve platform," said Molly Morgan, Managing Director at JLL. "Her ability to connect merchandising strategy with long-term asset performance will be invaluable to our clients as they navigate an increasingly complex retail landscape."

"Retail today is about creating environments that resonate with consumers while delivering durable performance for owners," said Sarah Norlander, Senior Vice President at JLL. "JLL's platform and the 10Twelve team's integrated approach provide an opportunity to help clients thoughtfully position their assets in a rapidly evolving market."

Prior to joining JLL, Norlander was a Partner at Mid-America Real Estate Group in Chicago, where she advised on portfolio strategy, leasing and redevelopment initiatives for a diverse client base. Her work consistently centered on aligning leasing decisions with broader investment objectives to maximize asset value.

Norlander earned a Bachelor of Science in Business, majoring in Marketing, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and holds real estate licenses in Colorado and Illinois.