Jake Thompson

Jake’s greatest joy is his family — Together they love spending time outdoors and exploring the beautiful mountains of Idaho and Montana. A fourth-generation Rigby Idaho native, Jake was born and raised in Rigby, Idaho, and graduated from Rigby High School. He later served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, an experience that deeply shaped his outlook on service, leadership, and faith. As Chief Development Officer at Trellis Development, Jake leads acquisition, strategy, and execution across the company’s expanding East Idaho portfolio. He focuses on attracting and supporting new businesses through lease and sale negotiations, raising capital, and maintaining the financial integrity of every project. His passion lies in helping local companies find the right space to grow while bringing new businesses that strengthen the community. Before joining Trellis, Jake served as CEO of Cedarpoint Trucking in Rexburg, where he led the company’s successful transition toward sustainable, heavy-haul operations. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Marketing at Bish’s RV in Boise, helping expand the company from 10 to 23 locations nationwide and launching Go Play RV, one of the top-selling travel trailers in the region. Earlier in his career, Jake spent nearly a decade with Michelin in Greenville, South Carolina, where he directed global marketing for BFGoodrich—leading partnerships with Red Bull Media, the World Surf League, and other major global brands. His entrepreneurial journey began at The Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone, Montana, where he helped grow one of the region’s most beloved attractions. Jake holds an MBA from Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business, where he served as President of the MBA Marketing Association, and a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Brigham Young University–Idaho.

• Languages
  English
• Markets
  Salt Lake City
• Property Types
  Hospitality, Industrial, Office, Retail, Flex, SportsAndEntertainment, Specialty, Multifamily, Healthcare
• Websites
  LINKEDIN PROFILE
• Education
  Bachelors Degree: Brigham Young University - Idaho Master in Business Administration: Pennsylvania State University - Smeal College of Business