Senior Vice President Jay Bothwell directs the design and construction process for J Street Development. He manages the design work of architects and engineering consultants and oversees all project construction activities, from initial negotiations to completion.
Throughout his career, Jay has been involved in the development and construction of more than six million square feet of commercial/mixed-use properties. His impressive credentials include more than 26 years of experience with Hines Interests where he played a significant role in the development of some of the most acclaimed properties in the Washington metropolitan area. In addition to his development credentials, Jay is a former chairman of the Washington Building Congress and a past president of the Washington Building Congress Foundation.
He is a member of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the DC Building Industry Association, and President of the Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Arts Center. Jay graduated from Carleton College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/International Relations with minors in Math and Physics. Jay also attended the University of Minnesota School of Architecture.