Leigh Ellis, SIOR

Principal

Specialties: Project Leasing, Tenant Representation, Industrial

Leigh has played a crucial role in building AQUILA’s industrial platform. His client portfolio includes a diverse range of prominent institutional real estate owners nationwide such as Stonelake Capital, United Properties, Hines, Jackson Shaw, and Brookfield.

As a CoStar Power Broker and Austin Business Journal Heavy Hitter for several years, Leigh has solidified his position as one of Austin’s premier industrial leasing brokers. His work also earned him the No. 1 spot as an Austin Business Journal Heavy Hitter for Investment Sales in 2022. Additionally, Leigh’s hard work was instrumental in securing the Austin Business Journal’s Industrial Transaction of the Year Award for multiple years.

Outside of work, Leigh is a proud Texas Longhorn and an avid golfer.

Affiliations

  • SIOR, Designee and Treasurer for the Central Texas Chapter
  • NAIOP Austin, Member and Membership Chair

Achievements

  • Austin Business Journal, ...

Leigh has played a crucial role in building AQUILA’s industrial platform. His client portfolio includes a diverse range of prominent institutional real estate owners nationwide such as Stonelake Capital, United Properties, Hines, Jackson Shaw, and Brookfield.

As a CoStar Power Broker and Austin Business Journal Heavy Hitter for several years, Leigh has solidified his position as one of Austin’s premier industrial leasing brokers. His work also earned him the No. 1 spot as an Austin Business Journal Heavy Hitter for Investment Sales in 2022. Additionally, Leigh’s hard work was instrumental in securing the Austin Business Journal’s Industrial Transaction of the Year Award for multiple years.

Outside of work, Leigh is a proud Texas Longhorn and an avid golfer.

Affiliations

  • SIOR, Designee and Treasurer for the Central Texas Chapter
  • NAIOP Austin, Member and Membership Chair

Achievements

  • Austin Business Journal, No. 1 Heavy Hitter for Investment Sales in 2022
  • Austin Business Journal, Industrial Leasing Heavy Hitter – Multiple Years
  • CoStar, Power Broker – Multiple Years
  • Austin Business Journal, Industrial Transaction of the Year Award, Goodwill North Outlet – 2017
  • Austin Business Journal, Industrial Transaction of the Year Award, Goodwill Relocation – 2019

Education

Bachelor of Arts, The University of Texas at Austin

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