Kurt Keaton

President, Real Estate Services
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Professional Experience
As President of the Real Estate divisions at Franklin Street, Kurt Keaton is responsible for the strategic growth and business line integration serving clients across various markets and product types. These include capital markets, leasing, property management, and project management covering office, industrial, retail, and multifamily. Kurt actively engages with the Franklin Street team to solve problems for both investor and occupier clients by tailoring this integrated platform of services, oftentimes to institutional clients he has maintained personal relationships with for many years.

For 16 years prior to Franklin Street, Mr. Keaton served in multiple regional and national positions at JLL. Prior to being recruited into the President of Real Estate role at Franklin Street, he was a Managing Director responsible for delivering the national investor suite platform to owner clients across the nation including property management, project management, agency leasing, and investment sales. Previously, he worked as Market Director for Florida, where he led all markets across the state and was responsible for the P&L and integration of all JLL business lines throughout the state.

Mr. Keaton was named as one of JLL’s National Top Guns three times and was a two-time winner of both the JLL Club Award and the Management Excellence Award. Since joining Franklin Street, he has earned the company’s Leadership Award, the Orlando Business Journal’s Veterans of Influence Award, and in 2023 won the Orlando Business Journal C-Suite Award.

Mr. Keaton earned his Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, where he played intercollegiate football and served as a Squadron Commander. In 2021, he attended Harvard Business School and completed the Real Estate Management Program. Mr. Keaton also received his Masters in Commercial Properties (MICP) designation from the Lipsey School of Real Estate and maintains a real estate salesperson license.

EDUCATION

  • U.S. Air Force Academy, B.S.
  • Lipsey School of Real Estate, Masters in Commercial Properties (MICP)

The Franklin Street experience

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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.