Our Team
Jack Maher, Sr - President
Jack Sr. has worked in commercial real estate since 1995. He originally worked the Missouri market in land sales and development, along with leasing for local clients with Maly Commercial Realty, Inc. He is now the Broker - Owner of Maher Commercial Real Estate, offering commercial real estate to Columbia, MO.
Prior to becoming a real estate broker, Mr. Maher worked in the restaurant industry for 27 years in corporate management. He oversaw restaurants in five states and owned several concepts individually.
Jack Sr. has worked in commercial real estate since 1995. He originally worked the Missouri market in land sales and development, along with leasing for local clients with Maly Commercial Realty, Inc. He is now the Broker - Owner of Maher Commercial Real Estate, offering commercial real estate to Columbia, MO.
Prior to becoming a real estate broker, Mr. Maher worked in the restaurant industry for 27 years in corporate management. He oversaw restaurants in five states and owned several concepts individually.
Jack Maher, III - Vice-President
Jack has over a decade of experience in the commercial real estate industry. His past experience includes ground-up retail and industrial development in Mid-Missouri as well as Landlord & Tenant representation of office, retail, industrial, and multi-family properties. Since 2020, Jack has sold over $14MM and leased a combined 211,871 S.F.
Jack's primary focus is the central Missouri market as the Vice-President of Maher Commercial Real Estate. He works with both Landlords and Tenants, Buyers and Sellers of retail, office, industrial, and investment properties. Jack is a member of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and REDI.
Jack enjoys traveling with his wife and two children. His hobbies include cheering on the St. Louis Blues & Mizzou athletics. Jack is involved with his church and sits on the board of Lutheran Family & Children Services (LFCS). Jack is a graduate of the University of Missouri.
Contact:
(573)489-6860
maher3@jlmproperties.com
Jack has over a decade of experience in the commercial real estate industry. His past experience includes ground-up retail and industrial development in Mid-Missouri as well as Landlord & Tenant representation of office, retail, industrial, and multi-family properties. Since 2020, Jack has sold over $14MM and leased a combined 211,871 S.F.
Jack's primary focus is the central Missouri market as the Vice-President of Maher Commercial Real Estate. He works with both Landlords and Tenants, Buyers and Sellers of retail, office, industrial, and investment properties. Jack is a member of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and REDI.
Jack enjoys traveling with his wife and two children. His hobbies include cheering on the St. Louis Blues & Mizzou athletics. Jack is involved with his church and sits on the board of Lutheran Family & Children Services (LFCS). Jack is a graduate of the University of Missouri.
Contact:
(573)489-6860
maher3@jlmproperties.com
John Hancock - Broker-Salesperson
John Hancock joined Maher Commercial Real Estate in 2016 after having spent 16 years with another commercial real estate firm. From 1988 to 2000, John was the Director of Planning and Development for the City of Columbia, MO. He is a member of ICSC and participates regularly with local business and government affairs citizen groups. John is a graduate of Michigan State University.
Contact:
(573)489-5201
jhancock@jlmproperties.com
John Hancock joined Maher Commercial Real Estate in 2016 after having spent 16 years with another commercial real estate firm. From 1988 to 2000, John was the Director of Planning and Development for the City of Columbia, MO. He is a member of ICSC and participates regularly with local business and government affairs citizen groups. John is a graduate of Michigan State University.
Contact:
(573)489-5201
jhancock@jlmproperties.com
Cory McKernan - Salesperson
Having grown up in Columbia, Cory McKernan developed a strong sense of community and camaraderie for the good people that make up Central Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and spent 27 years in the restaurant management side of the industry. In 2018, he and his wife, Lauren, moved to Hawaii, where he worked in Residential Real Estate on the Island of Oahu. After returning to his hometown, Cory joined Maher Commercial Real Estate in 2022. He brings Loyalty, Integrity, and a New Energy to the commercial real estate industry in the local market. Whether his client is a Landlord or Tenant, or if they are Buying or Selling, he works tirelessly to promote their best interests. In his free time, Cory enjoys being outdoors on walks and hikes with his wife and dog, as well as spending as much time with family and friends as he can.
Contact:
(808)688-8414
cmckernan@jlmproperties.com
Having grown up in Columbia, Cory McKernan developed a strong sense of community and camaraderie for the good people that make up Central Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and spent 27 years in the restaurant management side of the industry. In 2018, he and his wife, Lauren, moved to Hawaii, where he worked in Residential Real Estate on the Island of Oahu. After returning to his hometown, Cory joined Maher Commercial Real Estate in 2022. He brings Loyalty, Integrity, and a New Energy to the commercial real estate industry in the local market. Whether his client is a Landlord or Tenant, or if they are Buying or Selling, he works tirelessly to promote their best interests. In his free time, Cory enjoys being outdoors on walks and hikes with his wife and dog, as well as spending as much time with family and friends as he can.
Contact:
(808)688-8414
cmckernan@jlmproperties.com