Jesse Tollison will oversee market research and data initiatives in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area
December 08, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS – Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces Jesse Tollison joined the TRS Minneapolis office in the role of Research Manager. In this position, Tollison will oversee research and data initiatives, providing key commercial real estate insights to drive business in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
“Jesse stands out as a versatile and strategic researcher, and we are excited to see him join our Midwest team,” said Caitlin Ritter, Midwest Regional Research Director. “His dedication to in-depth, accurate market reports, paired with his innovative approach to market research and data analysis, will expand our ability to exceed client expectations in the Twin Cities.”
As the Research Manager for the Minneapolis-St. Paul market, Tollison will spearhead all research activities, providing insights across the office, industrial, retail, and healthcare sectors. He will also handle the production of local market reports and collaborate with Transwestern researchers across markets on national thought leadership deliverables. Partnering with brokers from the Agency Leasing and Tenant Advisory + Workplace Solutions groups, Jesse will provide comprehensive data and market analysis to help occupiers navigate space decisions.
Tollison, with a background in data-driven projects, previously worked as a Research Manager at Colliers, supporting brokers through lead generation, market statistics, and data aggregation. He also built interactive dashboards for clients, initiated quality assurance processes, and created special reports and thought leadership pieces.
“I’m confident that Jesse’s tech-forward mindset and ability to overcome complex challenges will make him a valuable collaborator in the Transwestern Minneapolis office,” said Emily Nicoll, Managing Director for Transwestern’s Minneapolis office. “Jesse’s innovation, instincts, and creativity in storytelling will help us better navigate market trends and anticipate future opportunities for clients.”
Tollison earned his master’s degree from the University of Southern California and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama.
Tollison’s headshot is available for download here.
About Transwestern Real Estate Services
Part of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions.
Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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