CHARLOTTE—Charles Jonas has signed on with Jonas Lang LaSalle as a senior vice president in the firm’s Charlotte office. The industry veteran will serve as co-leader of JLL’s Agency Leasing Group. Jonas will tap his local knowledge to advise existing office landlord clients and seek new business development throughout the Carolinas.

“Charles’ experience—from closing transactions to managing key client relationships—makes him the ideal fit for this role and I look forward to joining forces and leading the team together as we expand across the Carolinas,” Charley Leavitt, JLL senior vice president, said in a statement. “He’ll make an immediate impact on our team as well as our clients with his positive leadership skills, industry knowledge and commitment to the community.”

Jonas comes to JLL from Trinity Partners, where he oversaw the firm’s tenant representation and project leasing teams, as well as acting as firm’s national relationship and business development manager. During his tenure at Trinity Partners, Jonas developed relationships with global investment and real estate firms. Trinity could not immediately be reached for comment.