John Merrill is a nationally recognized expert in industrial real estate with over 30 years of experience and more than $4.5 billion in closed transaction volume. As Director of the Industrial Division at KW Commercial and head of Merrill Property Group, John leads with vision, precision, and a deep understanding of what it takes to execute complex real estate strategies.

John’s leadership spans senior roles at JLL Capital Markets, CBRE, Duke Realty Investments, and PwC, where he developed expertise in tenant representation, development advisory, equity and debt placement, and logistics-driven site selection. His legacy includes strategic execution for some of the nation’s most demanding industrial and supply chain clients.

At KW Commercial, John mentors agents nationwide while leading high-stakes transactions across industrial, logistics, and development assets. His ability to align real estate performance with investor goals makes him a trusted advisor and industry thought leader.

From build-to-suit strategies to repositioning industrial portfolios, John delivers transformative results—always with an eye on mitigating risk and maximizing long-term value.