July 9, 2025

Colliers U.S. Seeks New Market Leader for Jacksonville Office

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Colliers U.S. is searching for a new market leader for its Jacksonville office after Courtland Eyrick’s departure back to CBRE. Eyrick has been promoted to executive vice president at CBRE, leaving Colliers on the hunt for a candidate to oversee brokerage services and business development in the region. Stephanie Rodriguez, the national director for industrial services at Colliers, is leading the recruitment effort aimed at enhancing the firm’s presence in Jacksonville’s growing commercial real estate market.

Jacksonville – Colliers U.S. is in the process of hiring a new market leader for its Jacksonville commercial real estate office, following the recent departure of Courtland Eyrick, who has returned to CBRE. Eyrick previously held the position of managing director and brokerage market leader for Colliers North Florida since April 21, 2025, but as of July 2025, he has been promoted to executive vice president at CBRE.

According to Eyrick’s LinkedIn profile, he was actively managing operations at CBRE by June 2025 and did not reference his role at Colliers. His return to CBRE was met with enthusiasm, particularly by Tommie Reilly, the managing director and market leader for CBRE Jacksonville, who acknowledged Eyrick’s expertise in Right of Way appraisal. Eyrick expressed his excitement about leading CBRE’s Southeast operations and highlighted that this opportunity was significant, particularly as he returned to his roots in Right of Way appraisal.

In light of these developments, Stephanie Rodriguez, the national director of industrial services for Colliers U.S., confirmed that the firm is now actively seeking a replacement for Eyrick. Rodriguez is based in Miami and will oversee operations in North Florida, serving as the Florida executive managing director. The new Brokerage Market Leader will be responsible for guiding recruitment, retention, and business development efforts specifically within the Jacksonville and Gainesville markets.

Eyrick’s tenure as managing director at Colliers was relatively brief; he succeeded Christian Oldenburg, who left in April 2024 to become chief operating officer at Ash Properties, also based in Jacksonville. Eyrick brought over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate to Colliers, comprising significant leadership roles at CBRE and a period as CEO of Florida Valuation.

Colliers’ Jacksonville office, situated on the 15th floor of VyStar Tower in downtown Jacksonville, specializes in a variety of commercial sectors including office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, land, and multifamily properties. The search for the new market leader is reflected in a job posting available on Glassdoor, which indicates that candidates require a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of leadership experience in commercial real estate.

The responsibilities of the new market leader will include overseeing brokerage services and initiating strategies to spur business growth in the Jacksonville area. This comes during a time when Jacksonville’s industrial sector is experiencing positive momentum, reported in Q1 2025, with a vacancy rate of 5.5%. This situation has arisen amid over 1 million square feet of new construction within the region. The market in the Sunbelt area, including Jacksonville, continues to show strong net absorption and leasing activity, contributing to an overall stable environment in rental rates.

As Colliers embarks on this recruitment journey, the focus will be on finding a candidate who can effectively manage and expand the firm’s presence in Jacksonville’s dynamic commercial real estate landscape. The transition following Eyrick’s departure marks a crucial point for both Colliers and CBRE, as each seeks to solidify its leadership in North Florida’s competitive market.

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