John H. Shepley
Broker Associate
Jake Shepley is a native St. Louisan who has been a successful Commercial Real Estate Broker for over 30 years.
After graduating from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Mr. Shepley earned his MBA in Finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Coming to Hilliker Corporation in 2001 with broad experience in marketing and real estate, he has participated in over 500 industrial, office, retail, investment, and land transactions. His clients have included Bank of America, Creative Producers Group, Commerce Bank, Plumber’s Supply, and many others.
Three guiding principles drive Jake in serving his clients:
- Challenge, facing difficulties with confidence and a sense of adventure.
- Meaningful work, feeling a sense of purpose as he serves his clients with integrity.
- Success, doing all he can to watch the people he helps reach their goals.
Married to his wife Carol since 1986, they have three daughters. Jake is excited about life, waking up daily to seize whatever challenges lay ahead.
Find out more about how Jake helps entrepreneurs succeed:
Hilliker Corporation Brokers Sale of 55,200-SF Union Facility to JF Taylor
Bugeye Technologies, a leader in flight-simulation hardware recently acquired by JF Taylor, Inc., has taken another step in its St. Louis expansion with the purchase of 1 Trans Tech Drive in Union. Hilliker Corporation is proud to announce the sale of this...
Hilliker Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of 1335 Stylemaster Drive in Union, Missouri
Hilliker Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of a 20,000± square-foot industrial building situated on 2.01 acres at 1335 Stylemaster Drive in Union, Missouri. The exceptionally clean facility, previously used for pharmaceutical operations, was quickly...
Hilliker Corporation Represents Both Buyer and Seller in Maryland Heights Sale
(October 7, 2025) Hilliker Corporation recently facilitated the sale of a 15,357-square-foot office/warehouse property located at 2301–2305 Millpark Drive in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Jake Shepley represented the seller, Scott and Nancy Zimmer, LLC, while Peder...
Hilliker Holiday Card 2023
We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.
Romantique Jewelers Moves to New Location and Will Reopen in June 2023
Sale of Former Bank Building was brokered by Jake Shepley of Hilliker Corp. St. Louis (June 19, 2023) – Romantique Jewelers recently purchased the former retail bank building and property located at 13033 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63141 from the seller, Simmons...
VIDEO: Hilliker Holiday Card 2022
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VIDEO: Hilliker Brokers team up to sell 7.1 Acre Site in Chesterfield Valley!
Hilliker Brokers team up to sell 7.1 Acre Site in Chesterfield Valley! Hal Ball and Jake Shepley handle the sale, and Patrick McKay the purchase St. Louis (Sept. 29, 2022) – Edison South LLC, the seller, sold this commercial property to Edison Partners LLC to build...
O’Fallon Professional Building Sold to 225 S. Main, LLC
O’Fallon Professional Building Sold to 225 S. Main, LLC Sale of Commercial Property was brokered byFrank L. Yocum and John Shepley of Hilliker Corp. 225 S. Main, LLC recently purchased the professional office building and property located at 225 S. Main St., O’Fallon,...
Hilliker Holiday Card 2021
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Hilliker Reaches New Heights with Higher Ground LLC a Pole Vault Manufacturing Company
Who knew a building once used for auto detailing could turn into a pole vault manufacturer facility? Thankfully, Hilliker’s broker Jake Shepley saw the potential in the 3,268 SF industrial building. Mike Murphy (a Higher Ground owner) even said “Jake Shepley was...