Benno Janssen

Senior Associate
Office, Industrial
Occupier Services
Austin, TX

Benno Janssen is a Senior Associate with Franklin Street’s Office and Industrial Services Team. Licensed in both Texas and Florida, Janssen combines his background in commercial real estate and sales to deliver effective solutions that meet his clients’ business needs. He is dedicated to adding value for his clients through thoughtful strategies, market insight, and a hands-on approach to tenant representation.

Janssen utilizes his market knowledge and Franklin Street’s team-focused platform to help tenants find spaces that fit their goals. He takes pride in understanding his client’s needs, optimizing portfolios, and finding properties that support growth and success.

Before joining Franklin Street, he gained experience in pharmaceutical staffing, construction project management, and real estate sales. His breadth of experience provided him the skills to connect with clients, negotiate confidently, and deliver results.

The Franklin Street experience

Ralph Smalley
I’ve worked with prominent investors across the spectrum throughout my career and having the ability to deliver tailored solutions, full-service capabilities across the lifecycle of an investment—including in-house insurance services— is a significant advantage and exactly what clients are looking for in today’s opportunity filled market
Chris White
Executive Managing Director
Franklin Street’s people-first approach and integrated platform create a unique opportunity to deliver more than real estate transactions by providing strategic guidance for the entire lifecycle of an occupier’s needs.
Rafael Romero
Regional Managing Director
The collaborative environment and excitement around where Franklin Street is today—and where we are going—is palpable and unlike anything else in our industry. Talent is the heartbeat of this business and we’re going to recruit growth-minded people with a hunger for—and track record of— excellence to join our us.
Chibuzor Nnaji
Senior Managing Director
Franklin Street is a client-focused firm dedicated to delivering best-in-class results through tailored commercial real estate solutions. By integrating investment sales with insurance, property management, and other strategic services, we provide clients with a comprehensive platform that creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Jason Donald
Managing Director
Franklin Street offers what I’ve sought throughout my career—a high growth trajectory and a culture that is unlike any other in our industry. We’re targeting high-impact, institutional deals, and no other firm gives you more tools, talent and support to get it done.
Justin Sturdivant
Regional Managing Director
Franklin Street’s unique and strategic platform provides its producers with the tools we need to exceed client expectations. This, combined with the ability to connect clients with all our services for the entire lifecycle of their assets, will result in better outcomes.