Professional Experience
Jay Austin joined Stream’s Austin office as a Senior Vice President in 2025, specializing in national portfolio management, tenant representation, disposition, project leasing, portfolio sale leasebacks, and acquisitions within the industrial and office sector. A native Austinite, he brings 10 years of commercial real estate expertise to the firm.
Prior to joining Stream, Jay spent the last eight years on CBRE Austin’s Occupier Services team, most recently as Senior Vice President focused on industrial and office tenant representation. While there, he completed nearly 250 transactions totaling over $1.25B in transaction volume. Jay was also named to Austin Business Journal’s Heavy Hitter list in 2019 and 2021-2023.
Previous to CBRE, Jay spent five years in the software industry, gaining a diverse background in enterprise sales and marketing. His experience in technology has differentiated him from the competition, allowing Jay to provide clients with innovative and forward-thinking strategies to assist in delivering ideal business solutions. Austin’s commitment to building trusted relationships with clients and strategizing how to uncover optimal outcomes has helped solidify his reputation in the commercial real estate industry.
Outside the office, Jay can be found enjoying the Austin outdoors with his wife, daughter, two sons, and family members who reside there. He’s an avid skier, and also enjoys running, golfing, and spending time at Lake Austin.
Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration & Management, University of Georgia
- Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, Trade and Tax Law, University of Innsbruck