JASON O'VERY
Principal
Lee & Associates Idaho, LLC
Specializing in Land, Retail, Ground-up Development & Investment Sales
Biography
Jason is a seasoned commercial professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in development, site selection, market analysis, negotiation, due diligence and project management. Broad background includes experience as a private developer, a partner at a major development company; three start-up companies and nine years in corporate real estate management for two of the nation’s largest distribution and grocery chains.
Jason is a native Idahoan who began his real estate career in 1992 with Albertsons, Inc. At Albertsons he held numerous positions as an Economic Research Analyst, Surplus Property Manager, as a Real Estate Manager, and the Manager of the Albertsons Express real estate program. In 2000, Jason joined Fleming Foods as the Director of Retail Development for their price impact program and fuel centers.
In 2004, Jason returned to Idaho and joined Hawkins Companies as a development partner. During his time at Hawkins, he represented Kohl’s Department Stores with their market entry into Idaho. He later served as Vice President of Store Development for Jacksons Food Stores.
From 2011 through 2015, Jason spent four years as a member of the successful animal health startup company PetIQ. He returned to the real estate world in the summer of 2015 with a focus on retail, investment properties, and development.
Notable Transactions
Sale of 14,580 SF Industrial Bldg. on 4 acres | Caldwell |
Sale of 27.15 acre future Industrial Park | Canyon County |
Sale of 35 acre Industrial Land | Caldwell |
Purchase of 67 acre Residential Development Land | Star |
Purchase of 40 acre Residential Development Land | Middleton |
Sale of 10,500 Multi-Tenant Retail Bldg. and 6005 SF Office Bldg. | Boise |
Sale of 7,792sf Multi-Tenant Retail Bldg. | Boise |
Kohl’s Department Stores Idaho Market Entry | Idaho |
Walgreens, multiple sites | Idaho |
Sportsman’s Warehouse | Nampa |
Fork and Alavita Restaurants | Boise |
Experience
- 2015 to Present: Lee & Associates Idaho, LLC
- Albertsons, Inc.
- Fleming Food
- Hawkins Companies
- Jacksons Food Stores
Education
- 1998: University of Southern California, Food Industry Management Program
- 1992: University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science with Emphasis in Finance
- 1987-1990: Boise State University
Community Involvement
- International Council of Shopping Centers, Member