EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — JLL has hired James Schroeder as a senior vice president in its New Jersey office. His responsibilities will include new business development, as well as providing tenant representation services and client relationship management throughout New Jersey. Schroeder, 48, has more than 17 years of experience in the Northern New Jersey real estate market, assisting corporate clients in the education, healthcare and engineering sectors in developing and implementing real estate strategies. Schroeder has transacted more than 3.5 million s/f during his career in real estate. “James has a tremendous track record in New Jersey’s commercial real estate market and will be an important addition to JLL’s brokerage team,” said Daniel Loughlin, managing director and head of New Jersey brokerage. “His strong background in the life sciences sector will provide JLL with crucial expertise in one of the most active and growing industries in New Jersey.” Prior to joining JLL, Schroeder served as a senior vice president with a major brokerage firm in Northern New Jersey.