Jason Banach

Phone:

812-855-4100

Email:

jbanach@iu.edu

Campus:

IU Bloomington

Jason Banach has served as University Director of Real Estate at Indiana University since 2013. Prior to assuming this role, he held several positions within Indiana University’s Real Estate Department and the University Department of Environmental Health & Safety.

In his current capacity, Jason provides strategic oversight of Indiana University’s global real estate portfolio, directing all transaction activity. His responsibilities include acquisitions and dispositions, as well as the negotiation and administration of operating agreements, licenses, leases, memoranda of understanding, and easements. He also manages the university’s residential and commercial rental portfolio, including associated facility management functions, and collaborates closely with local government officials to advance institutional priorities. His work encompasses both large-scale capital initiatives and smaller construction projects, including public-private partnerships (P3s).

In addition to his university leadership responsibilities, Jason served as an elected official for a decade. This experience provides him with a practical understanding of government finance, community priorities, and the complexities of navigating multifaceted public processes while balancing the interests of diverse stakeholders.

Jason holds a bachelor’s degree from IU, a Master of Public Affairs from the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and a Management Certificate from the IU Kelley School of Business.