Jay Hintze

Jay Hintze, Executive Director, has spent his career working in various aspects of the real estate and construction industry in the State of Wisconsin and provides a unique, seasoned approach to commercial real estate transactions.

Jay began his career in a management role in the construction wholesale industry and owned a pressurized vessel manufacturing and machining company.

Jay served as Mayor of the City of Glendale for two consecutive three year terms and has been heavily involved in politics on a local and state level ever since. As Mayor, Jay spearheaded the re-development of the Bay Shore Mall – turning a declining shopping center into the vibrant, $340 Million, regional shopping destination that is Bay Shore Town Center, Glendale. These experiences have given Jay a deep understanding of the entitlements process in Wisconsin. Jay maintains a significant network of professionals in local government and the greater Southeastern Wisconsin business community.

Prior to forming SVN | Hintze Commercial Real Estate, Jay served at VP of Development for Heartland Development Group, Glendale, where he was responsible for site selection, acquisition, disposition, project entitlement, and project management. Heartland Development Group specialized in residential, multi-family, and retail development.

As Executive Director with SVN | Hintze Commercial Real Estate, Jay continues to provide a broad spectrum of commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services including site selection, senior housing, multi-family, office, lender REO properties, note sales, and property management.