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Jun 26, 2026
SEL Names New Vice President of Property
SEL has named Jesse Quintanilla vice president of property. He succeeds Jana Schultheis, who retired from the company in June 2026.In this role, Quintanilla will oversee all SEL property holdings, including more than 2 million square feet of owned and leased space across 109 offices worldwide. Jesse will direct the SEL property management team, which leads the design and construction of new SEL buildings, and the facilities team, which provides maintenance and operational support for all properties.“Jesse’s career at SEL exemplifies dedication and leadership,” said Joey Nestegard, executive vice president. “He brings a strong background in construction, finance, accounting and leading our international panels and enclosures operations. Together, this experience will provide valuable perspective to our property team.”Quintanilla joined SEL in 2005 as an accountant and has held roles of increasing responsibility, including finance manager, finance director and director of business operations. In his most recent role, he led the global panel business unit, which integrates SEL technology into enclosure panels used in protection and automation solutions. Prior to joining SEL, Quintanilla worked for Motley-Motley, a regional construction company.“I’m honored to step into this role at a time of continued growth for SEL,” said Quintanilla. “Our property and facilities strategy play a critical role in supporting our people, our customers and our long-term success. I look forward to working closely with teams across the company to ensure our global footprint enables safe, efficient and scalable operations.”Quintanilla has a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Washington State University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Idaho. He serves on the Accounting Academic Advisory Board for the University of Idaho and the International Business Advisory Board for Washington State University.
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