Leadership

Jennifer Burns

Executive Vice President, Operations
Biography

Jennifer Burns oversees the property management, information technology, and marketing divisions, leading the operations for the firm’s 5 million square foot office portfolio— including engineering, construction management, parking, and property accounting.

 

Jennifer manages the execution of Monday Properties’ capital improvement projects and is involved throughout the process, from design and space conceptualization to renovation and construction management, tenant improvement, and project delivery. She also plays a crucial role in performing due diligence for the firm’s acquisitions.

 

In addition to managing significant capital improvement projects, Jennifer provides executive level oversight on the implementation of the firm’s critically important wellness certifications and initiatives, including Fitwel, LEED, and Energy Star. She spearheaded unique partnerships with industry leaders, like Kastle Systems and HqO, to launch meaningful proptech solutions across the office portfolio, which supports the firm’s overall mission and positively contributes to the tenant experience.

During her tenure at Monday Properties, Jennifer has been recognized as a standout industry leader and has received a number of accolades. Most recently, Jennifer was honored with three notable distinctions for her outstanding achievements and leadership in the real estate industry and in the greater Washington, D.C. business community. The Washington Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business, Bisnow’s DMV Women Leading Real Estate and Connect CRE’s Women in Real Estate lists each included Jennifer among their awardees in 2024. Jennifer was previously named to GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum’s 2023 Women of Influence list. In 2020, she was recognized as one of the Washington Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for her work determining proactive COVID-19 safety policies and procedures for Monday Properties’ tenants and employees.

Prior to joining Monday Properties, Jennifer was a property manager at CB Richard Ellis, managing day-to-day operations of a 1 million square foot portfolio in Rosslyn. Earlier in her career, she was a Community Manager at Archstone-Smith managing several multifamily units in Fairfax and Arlington, Virginia.

 

Jennifer has a bachelor’s in government and international politics, with a minor in conflict resolution from George Mason University. Serving as both a member and chairperson, Jennifer is involved innumerous industry associations including IREM Chapter 77 and AOBA committees.