IL_WIREListing_list – REJournals

Name	Title	Address	Company	Email	Phone	Professional Profile	Company Profile	proudest achievement/biggest influence	bucket list	charity or cause	Headshot	Logo	CREW	Code	ilwire22
Anuja Gupta	Managing Partner	PO Box 864, Frankfort, IL, 60423	Verandah Retirement Community	[email protected]	8154124300	Anuja Gupta is a physician turned real estate entrepreneur. She has been active is various aspects of real estate including sales, leasing & development. Her current role is the principal & founder of a $43 Million ground up development where she has single-handedly taken the development from paper to a whole community. Anuja is an active Womens Empowerment advocate & founder of the Chicago WE group with 1700 members. She is a prominent community leader in the Indian & South-Asian community contributing to various organizations in a leadership role. She has received multiple awards from the media & peer groups.	Verandah is a $43M ground up development of a continuum of care retirement community in the Schaumburg area of Chicago. It is planned to include independent retirement & assisted living facilities. It uniquely serves both Indian & American lifestyles. It has been widely recognized for its unique concept & design.	As a minority female I was able to work myself up to a good level. I am one of very few women developers in the whole country. It feels great to make my own mark in a male-dominated industry.	To establish a charity for breast cancer in south-asian women	Breast cancer in south-asian women	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-675b1e32eb293ccea39a5d3dabce2da8-ff-IMG_8577.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-c7c1f0880e821be4c583e3f5d4a05a81-ff-e67d4c58-0b53-4ed5-9c77-b3b18a26b991.jpg			TEXAS WIRE 22
Christine Simek	Sr. Vice President Business Development / Brokerage	4201 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, Illinois, 60062	Crossroads Real Estate Partners LLC	[email protected]	847.239.7512	I have been in Commercial Real Estate for over 15 years fulfilling various roles and responsibilities. I specialize in Leasing Medical Office, General Office, Retail, and Industrial Real Estate, as well as managing several properties that I have listed for Lease and for Sale. My experience includes Business Development, increasing Property Management Portfolio, marketing properties for lease and sale, contract negotiations, overseeing tenant buildouts and space design. As a Tenant representative for new Leases or Lease Renewals as well as a Building Owner representative, my leadership style enables me to impact the lives of those I serve, which has brought our team an exceptional referral base of business.	Crossroads Partners, Led by Michael Nortman and Kirsten Bowersox, offers nearly 40 years of asset ownership and commercial real estate banking experience. Kirsten has extensive knowledge and REO management experience from her leadership with the REO group for MB Financial Bank during the last recession. Wes Rehwoldt, Director of Management, offers over 30 years of property management experience. Together with our team of property managers, real estate brokers and accountants, we offer the most well-rounded support for any asset.	My biggest influence comes from the clients I serve. One client in particular that I must mention by name is Joseph Caruso. Crossroads Partners is honored to represent the Property Management and Brokerage for many of Caruso’s Properties. Joe is a licensed Real Estate Professional himself who has stood the test of time. His perception, patience, honesty and vast experience in this industry has made him one of my treasured mentors.	Expanding our Property Management Portfolio and traveling to the Dominican Republic.	St. Jude , Cals Angels, Special Olympics, Wounded Warriors	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-cf887694bed234ed332e98794498e4de-ff-exroads20174_13.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-bcddd394e4c19c8160ab6a2297c5adb5-ff-Crossroads-logo.png			TEXAS WIRE 22
Ali Nix	Associate	970 N Oaklawn Ave #100, Elmhurst, IL, 60126	DarwinPW Realty	[email protected]	7088707808	As a broker, Ali specializes in the buying, selling, and leasing of industrial properties in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Ali started with PW Commercial Real Estate in June 2021 after graduating college, and later joined the DarwinPW team upon their merging in July 2022.	DarwinPW Realty is a privately held real estate brokerage, asset management, investment, and development firm based outside Chicago. Since 1975, our specialized agents and staff have commanded a dominant position in Chicago’s dynamic industrial real estate market.	My parents are my biggest influence, they started their wholesale produce business after high-school and worked their way to success. They have been my greatest example of hard work and resilience.	As a lifelong equestrian, qualifying and competing at the American Eventing Championships in Lexington, KY is on my bucket list for the year. Fingers crossed!	A cause I’m passionate about is seeing more women in leading roles throughout historically male-dominated industries. In commercial real estate, women account for 29% of brokers, and hold only 9% of C-suite positions.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-b25d337d17965354d24407d0c3f92e97-ff-Headshot.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-1d685788d3129a4a43df0351dd76902b-ff-Logo.png			IL WIRE 22
Lori Prokes	Co-owner; Senior Vice-President	1930 72nd Street, Darien, IL, 60461	Gold Wave, Inc.	[email protected]	6304082052	Lori is a co-owner and business leader with Gold Wave Inc, a WBE and SDVOSB, focusing on transaction structure and due diligence, ESG and workplace consulting, and environmental compliance and brownfields redevelopment. Her combined legal and business experience brings unique value to Gold Wave’s clients.	Gold Wave provides its clients (public, utilities and private sectors) with cost-effective, proactive and comprehensive: project and program management; general contracting & construction management; and environmental consulting & engineering. www.goldwaveinc.com	Lori is proud to join the Gold Wave team this year as co-owner and a business leader. Gold Wave is providing top-tier services while meeting market demand for WBEs and SDVOSBs in the A/E/C space.	My dad was a florist, and I love growing and arranging flowers. Working on a Rose Bowl parade float is on my bucket list. They are amazing works of art!	Share Food Share Love Food Pantry in western Cook County works along side Greater Chicago Food Depository to provide nutritious food to anyone needing food assistance in the area. www.sharefoodsharelove.com	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-2c450a406747be5470a53772fdfb2c59-ff-Prokes-head-shot-2.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-820d78fdd0ad9fb830bc5c9237611266-ff-Gold-Wave_Logo.jpg	Yes		IL WIRE 22
Lorile Herlihy	Senior Advisor	940 W Adams St, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	312.529.5794	As Senior Advisor practicing commercial real estate on the landlord side since 1996, Lorile Herlihy has leased dozens of properties nationwide, working with multiple national and local retailers to fill the assets and to satisfy the needs of the investors.	SVN is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	The act of improving a struggling mall to make a difference in a small community was a bright spot in my career.	To travel to Italy!	The Sturge-Weber Foundation helps with assistance and research for kids with this genetic condition. My nephew has it and has thrived thanks to this organization.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-854a686af2a7125329c6c5d174d0d97d-ff-Lorile-Herlihy-2021Aug-4-Edit-5×7-1.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-5b4416a7f9f0bb9fcef36cf0013663ef-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png			IL WIRE 22
Patricia Liston	Asset Manager	970 N. Oaklawn ave., Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126	DarwinPW	[email protected]	(630)-993-3882	As an Asset Manager, Patricia Liston develops budgets, and reports regularly to management about the state of the assets. Patricia also assists with leasing, lender and investor reporting, financing procurement, and due diligence across DarwinPW’s investment portfolio. Patricia is an active member of IWIRE, NAIOP, and REFF.	DarwinPW Realty is a privately held real estate brokerage, asset management, investment, and development firm based in suburban Chicago. Since 1975, our specialized agents and staff have commanded a dominant position in Chicago’s dynamic industrial and commercial real estate market.	My proudest achievement is my MBA, because I earned it while working full-time! My biggest influence is my Dad who is the one that has helped me so much in the industry!	Something that is on my bucket list for 2023 is to try lots of new restaurants in Chicago!	Make-A-Wish Foundation (www.wish.org)	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-f269650ba0d3688b333edee58ba2c6fc-ff-Headshot.png	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-258222120ab69ac54791b5f565c63e9c-ff-LOGO.jpg			IL WIRE 22
Rebecca Kuepers	Project Executive	9525 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Ste 810, Rosemont, IL, 60018	Peak Construction Corporation	[email protected]	6307371500	As a Project Executive, Rebecca oversees multiple Peak projects across the country. With her architectural degree and over 30yrs of experience in the construction industry, Rebecca’s expertise provides a seasoned and respected perspective vital to a project’s success.	Peak Construction Corporation is a privately held, well-capitalized design-build firm, based in Chicago with a national reach. For over 25 years, Peak has provided full-service general contractor services spanning multiple markets – industrial, hospitality, office, healthcare, construction management, land entitlement/development and specialty construction.	Continued success in the construction industry due to successful relationships with clients, subcontractors, and coworkers. I cherish the relationships developed throughout my career due to fairness, honesty, and hard work.	My husband and I plan to start traveling more now that our two daughters are off at college and we’re adjusting to the empty nest.	Food insecurity. Our family volunteers regularly with Northern Illinois Food Bank and Feed My Starving Children.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-8aa3d9f379b8c1c6441687ca8bd4f285-ff-RebeccaKuepers.jpeg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-d8c841a221722a4dd37f0a58ebc7ab53-ff-Peak-Logo-2c-Docucolor.jpg			IL WIRE 22
Julia Hernandez	Project Engineer	9525 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Ste 810, Rosemont, IL, 60018	Peak Construction Corporation	[email protected]	630.737.1500	As a Project Engineer, Julia administers and supports project management and onsite supervision of Peak’s projects. Her architectural experience, communication skills, ability to quickly assess information and provide unique insight to address possible issues makes her invaluable to project teams.	Peak Construction Corporation is a privately held, well-capitalized design-build firm, based in Chicago with a national reach. For over 25 years, Peak has provided full-service general contractor services spanning multiple markets – industrial, hospitality, office, healthcare, construction management, land entitlement/development and specialty construction.	The two most influential people in my life are my parents. They taught me to keep pressing ahead in the face of adversity, to be persistent and achieve what I set my mind to. My parents have shaped me into the person that I am today.	My 22/23 bucket list includes passing the Architect Registration Exam, becoming a licensed architect and heading to Iceland in October 2022 on a photography trip.	I’m extremely passionate about animal welfare organizations. There are barks that change our souls; that’s what happened when I found Bruno, a stray who’d seen very little kindness. I took him home and got to watch him transform into a spunky, silly, handsome dog.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-6772c47ea546678cb46313f0dbafb081-ff-JHernandez.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-57b6703a13213687efa998cedc11e495-ff-Peak-Logo-2c-Docucolor.jpg			IL WIRE 22
Lorile Herlihy	Senior Advisor	940 W Adams St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(312) 529 5794	As Senior Advisor practicing commercial real estate on the landlord side since 1996, Lorile Herlihy has leased dozens of properties nationwide, working with multiple national and local retailers to fill the assets and satisfy the needs of the investors.	SVNⓇ is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	The act of improving a struggling mall to make a difference in a small community was a bright spot in my career.	To travel to Italy!	The Sturge-Weber Foundation helps with assistance and research for kids with this genetic condition. My nephew has it and has thrived thanks to this organization.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-20273301240ec27149e6f1a71c3f7370-ff-Lorile-Herlihy-2021Aug-4-Edit-5×7-1.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-1b9811e3761d43dbb29f2d02d6baf907-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Leslie Karr	Vice President	940 W Adams St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(312) 529 5792	With over 20 years in commercial RE, I specialize in retail and mixed-use urban and suburban property leasing and sales, also specializing in tenant representation, site location and expansion strategy.	SVN® is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	I had a great mentor who instilled in me the principle of ALWAYS putting yourself in your client’s shoes. Their benefit is not your primary goal. It is your ONLY goal.	It is the same every year, to keep learning and finding the new in the ever-evolving world of commercial real estate.	American Red Cross, if you’ve ever had, or loved someone with Cancer, you understand how extremely important blood and platelet donations are to those suffering.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-e0fd2b46066051331c71be544b3206fe-ff-Leslie-Karr-0086-Full-min.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-4c65026660dcb5fbe9f618819b01cb12-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Deena Zimmerman	Vice President	940 W Adams St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(312) 756 7336	Serving as Vice President of Retail and the SVN National Retail Product Council Co-Chair, Deena received the SVN Chicago Commercial Top Production Award and the coveted 2021Ambassador of the Year Award by SVN International. Deena is a recognized national public speaker.	SVN® is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	Proudest achievement is receiving the SVN International 2021 John McDermott Ambassador of the Year award because John is one of the biggest influences in my life.	Taking a grand European trip	Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN)	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-b7e69c62e811105efbaf9feadf11cc03-ff-Deena-Zimmerman-0053-Full-min.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-878e58ac6e4f33d698ae9466db18e885-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png	Yes	ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Olivia Czyzynski	Vice President	940 W Adams St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(312) 676 1862	Olivia Czyzynski is a top producer and has 16 years of commercial real estate experience. She is part of the all-woman Suburban Next Level Team, specializing in investment sales and leasing of office and industrial, and retail sales in the Chicagoland suburbs.	SVN® is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	Buying – all by myself- my own big, beautiful, waterfront house when I was just 30 years old is my proudest achievement. Working hard in the CRE industry allowed me the opportunity to do so.	To be the most recognized team among CRE owners in the Chicagoland suburbs!	Team in Training- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-eaec0d2db21bca5ccdc380328f15931e-ff-Olivia-Czyzynski-0133-Edit-5×7-min.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-14cf087fbf0c65a7b6721a7971de57cd-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Nathalie Fisher	Advisor	940 W Adams St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(312) 414 0602	Nathalie Fisher is a top producer with SVN Chicago Commercial and part of an all-woman SVN Suburban Next Level Team, concentrating on the Chicago suburban market focusing on office and Industrial.	SVN® is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	My children are my biggest influencers in my life because they affect the enjoyment of my life and my work ethic.	Learn how to surf while on vacation in a sunny, hot & beautiful destination.	N/A (please leave blank)	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-c87af515768bbbeab3cf2d79e9c99077-ff-Nathalie-Fisher-0374-Full-min.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-83120dcb51c80fb1f276227d3edbc075-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Caitlin Crawford	Advisor	10275 W Higgins Rd, Suite 480, Rosemont, IL, 60018	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(847) 464 8469	Caitlin serves as an Advisor with the SVN Chicago Industrial Team. She specializes in industrial real estate properties in North and Northwest Cook County and the O’Hare submarket of Chicago. Her main role is representing her clients’ best interests regarding leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions of industrial and office properties.	SVN® is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	Graduating college in May of 2020 and being able to pay off my student loans in under two years thanks to my success at SVN Chicago.	I would love to travel to Iceland. I have always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights in person.	Animal rescue! While in college I volunteered weekly with Second Chance animal shelter. Throughout my four years there, I also fostered and helped find homes for over 30 cats.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-344de7df6d8180f3832d21d0036a151d-ff-Caitlin-Crawford-2021Aug-8-Edit-5×7-1.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-4c670f57d77411d49ebf74166fa78653-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Beverly Hayes	Senior Industrial Advisor	940 W Adams St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(312) 756 7330	Beverly serves as a Senior Industrial Advisor with a focus on owner-user industrial buildings in the city of Chicago and its southern suburbs.	SVN® is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	My most recent deal was held up by an SBA loan for 8 months – but my owner held on! We got it done because of his patience.	I want to travel more with my husband, especially the trips we’ve only talked about for years.	Breakthrough Ministries in Garfield Park; they really do restore lives.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-7bf8b2b018d7018dd5dab8eaa6d10295-ff-Beverly-Hayes-0918-Full.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-c7e4a1c05fb07bf7e42318b1dfc0dcbe-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Karen Kulczycki	Assistant Vice President	940 W Adams St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(312) 602 5346	Karen has rapidly excelled within the CRE Industry as a top female broker within the Illinois Suburban markets. Leveraging her knowledge across various assets (Industrial, Office, Retail, Land), she is a client advisor within Sales and Leasing focused on assisting clients navigate economic environments for value and profitability.	SVN® is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	Raising two independent and successful daughters and advancing her role from Advisor to Vice President at SVN Chicago Commercial within four years.	To continue striving for professional excellence, network collaboration (NAIOP, CCIM, AIRE, IWIRE), and building strong client relationships.	Empowering and sharing my knowledge with younger generations and new business owners on the terminology, process, and opportunities within CRE for their financial growth and independence.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-9e5685e832f98a6589911580377c8147-ff-Karen-Pro-Pic.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-6d10e3e2719c4e3adbcb0c2a86d68d4d-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Christine Choi Moore	Asset Management Director	191 N Wacker Dr, Suite 875, Chicago, IL, 60606	Manulife Investment Management	[email protected]	312-551-0141						https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-87c610be4a21214cdfd2d5e4f6516ba9-ff-JKP_1575_square.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-34d6b431be097ff5df293057743ae895-ff-Manulife_Investment_Management_linear_rgb.jpg		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Christine Choi Moore	Asset Management Director	191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 875, Chicago, IL, 60606	Manulife Investment Management	[email protected]	312-551-0141						https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-626d3d48151d19acfa19ccc6f72c2ded-ff-JKP_1575_square.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-74dcd660554a861ca97a39197b8d4554-ff-Manulife_Investment_Management_linear_rgb.jpg			IL WIRE 22
Christine Choi Moore	Asset Management Director	191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 875, Chicago, IL, 60606	Manulife Investment Management	[email protected]	312-551-0141						https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-32c005b9177984977d23815b17397ee3-ff-JKP_1575_square.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-5dcf8145891ce6969ed32da34944db99-ff-Manulife_Investment_Management_linear_rgb.jpg			IL WIRE 22
Jennifer Hopkins	Vice President	940 W Adams St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL, 60607	SVN \| Chicago Commercial	[email protected]	(312) 676 1865	Jennifer has 30+ years of experience in commercial real estate working on all side of the business. Part of a three-woman team, concentrating on the Chicago Suburban Market with a focus on office, industrial and retail leasing and investment sales, she is consistently a top producer.	SVN® is a full-service commercial real estate firm complete with in-house Property Management company based in Chicago’s West Loop. Additional sister offices include Rosemont, Denver, CO and Boca Raton, FL.	Always keeping the needs of my clients as my top priority. This is very important to me to provide guidance for my clients for what is in their best interest.	Travel to the national parks and see more of our beautiful country.	Alzheimer’s research – having lost my Mom to this terrible disease, this is very near to my heart. I am an advocate for finding a cure and better treatments.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-e6a9e6a838bd3d0efb137304e115df57-ff-Jennifer-Hopkins-2021Aug-9-Edit-5×7-1.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-fbb10395731045da23dd83072bd3d66a-ff-SVN-Chicago-Comm-Adv-Logo-Trans.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Alyssa Gawlinski	Managing Director, National Events & Marketing	Chicago, Illinois	REjournals	[email protected]		Alyssa Gawlinski joined REjournals in 2017, and serves as the Managing Director, National Events and Marketing. She oversees all aspects of event planning, management, and marketing for the company’s annual calendar of 100+ events and growing. Gawlinski brings a strong background in management, sales, client communication and planning from concept to creation.	REjournals is the largest producer of commercial real estate content across the Midwest and Texas. We provide commercial real estate news, information, and networking that is both timely and local in 16 states. If you want to grow your commercial real estate-related business, we provide the products you need.	My biggest influence would be my family. While I have everything I need, I would have nothing without them. I am thankful for the powerful work ethic and drive they have given me. My goal, to give them back everything they’ve given me, times 10!	Travel! Biggest bucket list trip for 2023 will be Paris, France!	Girls on the Run! I am actively involved with my local Northwest Indiana Chapter from coaching teams, to being an Events Committee Member and beyond. If I am able to help make a difference in helping make sure every young girl has the opportunity to unleash her confidence and inner strength to boldly pursue her dreams and activate her limitless potential – then I have succeed! https://www.gotrofnwi.org/	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-54ed67dabc399dc879f0f4bf744ce7c5-ff-Headshot_22.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-770caedfeb8b891fcd913df74e264f93-ff-Rejournals_logo_2020_NoTagDate_600.jpg		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Elizabeth Gracie	Member	30 North LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60602	O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes LLC	[email protected]	312.422.9159	Elizabeth Gracie has 30+ years of experience representing developers, owners and managers of office buildings in property tax matters, including incentives. She was instrumental in creating the firm’s extensive technology infrastructure that tracks property tax for use as evidence in tax appeals and as a basis for projections that impact budgeting, leasing and acquisitions.	O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes is a Chicago law firm that has been concentrating its practice in property tax matters since 1937. The firm’s clients include prominent commercial and multifamily development and management firms, global industrial concerns, marquee hotels, national retailers, not-for-profit organizations and Fortune 500 corporations.	Being asked to chair every not-for-profit board on which I have served.	Hiking up Mt. LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to spend the night in the primitive lodge at the summit. Then, retreating to The Biltmore in Asheville, NC.	Public interest law. I fund a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Law School for first year students to devote their first summer to public interest internships. I also support the Shriver Center on Poverty Law.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-0b5537c0359c764a4efdf14d9f6603c9-ff-Elizabeth-Gracie-copy-3.png	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-b4e4db66519c2715b1d3c8ea79b458bb-ff-OKLH-logo-cmyk-copy-2.jpg		ILWire22	IL WIRE 22
Elizabeth Gracie	Member	30 North LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60602	O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes LLC	[email protected]	312.422.9159	Elizabeth Gracie has 30+ years of experience representing developers, owners and managers of office buildings in property tax matters, including incentives. She was instrumental in creating the firm’s extensive technology infrastructure that tracks property tax for use as evidence in tax appeals and as a basis for projections that impact budgeting, leasing and acquisitions.	O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes is a Chicago law firm that has been concentrating its practice in property tax matters since 1937. The firm’s clients include prominent commercial and multifamily development and management firms, global industrial concerns, marquee hotels, national retailers, not-for-profit organizations and Fortune 500 corporations.	Being asked to chair every not-for-profit board on which I have served.	Hiking up Mt. LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to spend the night in the primitive lodge at the summit. Then, retreating to The Biltmore in Asheville, NC.	Public interest law. I fund a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Law School for first year students to devote their first summer to public interest internships. I also support the Shriver Center on Poverty Law.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-b111efbfa4fc2ecd5796b47c26485ec1-ff-Elizabeth-Gracie-copy-3.png	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-6f8c91d747a1afa45eb9556e208a20b4-ff-OKLH-logo-cmyk-copy-2.jpg		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Jacqueline Lavigne	Chief Strategy Officer and CMO	643 N. Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654	Pepper Construction	[email protected]	312-266-6700	As Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of Pepper Construction Group, Jacqueline supports the company by facilitating the development and communication of strategic initiatives, focusing on relational approaches that drive metrics-based results. Jacqueline also provides strategic expertise at the project level as a team facilitator.	Pepper Construction serves clients in virtually every vertical market. By integrating high-performance and technological expertise into their operational processes, Pepper is transforming the future.	My children. I am proud to watch them become independent and confident young women who know they have an obligation to make their communities better.	To spend more time traveling. We postponed a trip to Portugal due to COVID and we can’t wait to get back out and travel as a family again.	I am a long-time supporter of the Ride-Janie-Ride Foundation. The organization supports families’ emotional and financial needs in navigating ongoing medical treatment for various types of cancer.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-754718f673bd993ccd2b7a8b690690f1-ff-Jacqueline.Lavigne.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-80915efeb1ee1e405e734f00a3e9d259-ff-PepperCon_TT_3Lines_Gradient_4c.png			IL WIRE 22
Susan Heinking, AIA, LEED Fellow	Vice President of High Performance and Sustainable Construction	643 N. Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654	Pepper Construction	[email protected]	312-266-6700	As a licensed architect and LEED Fellow, Susan leads High Performance and Sustainable Construction Group. She provides decision-making tools to determine investment paybacks and reduce operating costs, leads projects to their sustainability goals, assists clients with corporate environmental compliance during construction and puts existing buildings on a path to sustainability.	Pepper Construction serves clients in virtually every vertical market. By integrating high-performance and technological expertise into their operational processes, Pepper is transforming the future.	My career. My personal mission is to do my part to make this planet healthier. My career supports this mission by building healthier and more sustainable buildings.	I want to achieve something good every day, personally or professionally. This includes achieving something good on behalf of someone else, my team or my company.	Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring relationship programs support critical social and emotional development needed to help build resilience, promote mental health and support the well-being of the children they serve.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-3f00934749d6362dadfa4fba1e5dcadf-ff-Susan.Heinking.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-02b335250df52d753e5d1b0ec9e7ae7e-ff-PepperCon_TT_3Lines_Gradient_4c.png		IL22WIRE	IL WIRE 22
Susan Heinking, AIA, LEED Fellow	Vice President of High Performance and Sustainable Construction	643 N. Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654	Pepper Construction	[email protected]	312-266-6700	As a licensed architect and LEED Fellow, Susan leads High Performance and Sustainable Construction Group. She provides decision-making tools to determine investment paybacks and reduce operating costs, leads projects to their sustainability goals, assists clients with corporate environmental compliance during construction and puts existing buildings on a path to sustainability.	Pepper Construction serves clients in virtually every vertical market. By integrating high-performance and technological expertise into their operational processes, Pepper is transforming the future.	My career. My personal mission is to do my part to make this planet healthier. My career supports this mission by building healthier and more sustainable buildings.	I want to achieve something good every day, personally or professionally. This includes achieving something good on behalf of someone else, my team or my company.	Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring relationship programs support critical social and emotional development needed to help build resilience, promote mental health and support the well-being of the children they serve.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-736ccb7d43d43a278d19bf6412547a0e-ff-Susan.Heinking.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-2640ee7a98c50260ef5775f0b465fe24-ff-PepperCon_TT_3Lines_Gradient_4c.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Jennifer Suerth, LEED AP	Vice President of Technical Services	643 N. Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654	Pepper Construction	[email protected]	312-266-6700	Jen provides strategic direction at Pepper related to Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), consulting services and enterprise technology. She advises project teams on constructability and implementation and provides leadership on construction, fabrication and facility management.	Pepper Construction serves clients in virtually every vertical market. By integrating high-performance and technological expertise into their operational processes, Pepper is transforming the future.	Earning both an undergraduate and a graduate degree from the University of Illinois, as I’m the first in my family to graduate from college.	Restarting international travel again and checking off new destinations from our family’s travel bucket list. First trip – Belize!	Since 2008, I’ve been actively involved with the ACE Mentor Program, which blends my passions for supporting my local community and attracting diverse, underrepresented students into careers in the construction industry.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-01a287ea5f740add4e5462eb803a430c-ff-Jennifer.Suerth.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-5f7cef73645c5de237109a5241a57c7c-ff-PepperCon_TT_3Lines_Gradient_4c.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
LeeAnn McNamara, LEED AP, CST	Project Director	643 N. Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654	Pepper Construction	[email protected]	3126497664	With 38 years of industry experience, LeeAnn prides herself on being client-focused and organized, with astute attention to detail. She is a proven leader who ensures the highest quality execution on every project. LeeAnn’s positive and proactive approach makes her an asset to any project team.	Pepper Construction serves clients in virtually every vertical market. By integrating high-performance and technological expertise into their operational processes, Pepper is transforming the future.	I have had the good fortune of being influenced by many individuals. My career is shaped by being a good listener, observing and embracing the best of the best.	With two children in college, I’m helping them spread their wings while supporting them through life’s, such as hiring a locksmith when keys get locked in the car’s trunk!	4-H teaches life skills through “learning by doing.” As a generational 4-H’er and volunteer for over 15 years, I’ve watched many young members grow into confident leaders.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-964e261792d512507f74be10d62004c2-ff-LeeAnn.McNamara.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-b2176ad9d5a83f4ab3611b76d77cb1c2-ff-PepperCon_TT_3Lines_Gradient_4c.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Angela Wisker	Project Director	643 N. Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654	Pepper Construction	[email protected]	312-266-6700	As a Project Director for Pepper Construction Company, Angela excels at integrating the owner and project team on a variety of complex projects. She has successfully managed numerous new construction and renovation projects in several market sectors, including hospitality, federal, higher education, K-12, institutional, retail, interiors and industrial.	Pepper Construction serves clients in virtually every vertical market. By integrating high-performance and technological expertise into their operational processes, Pepper is transforming the future.	My mother taught me to be independent, to aim high, to treat people with kindness and to surround yourself with friends who are like family.	I would love to travel more and visit new places with my family. Greece, Spain and America’s national parks out west are all on top of our list.	Fragile X Syndrome. My oldest son (13) was diagnosed with FXS and having a child with special needs has definitely broadened my perspective on different ways of learning and communicating.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-3cb0446e6f939604c77c209180f11254-ff-Angela.Wisker.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-41cc35b53ab5ae85a8a801982a6657c6-ff-PepperCon_TT_3Lines_Gradient_4c.png		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Hayley Myers	Support Specialist Media & Events	Chicago, IL, 60622	REjournals	[email protected]	708-722-4774	Hayley is a self-motivated and dependable individual with over 10 years of building successful client relations. As a proven effective communicator and leader Hayley enjoys assisting her team and clients with whatever challenges arise. She has developed her skills in a wide range of industries including retail, hospitality, education, and banking.	REjournals serves as the Midwest’s premiere source for commercial real estate news, covering the intricacies of the real estate industry from key influencers to the newest developments in America’s heartland.	My biggest influence is and will always be my mother. That incredible women has shown me that if you are to be anything in life, you must be resilient.	Ultimately to become the ever better, healthier, happier version of myself compared to the previous year.	The Alzheimer’s Association. My grandmother spent the last decade of her life nursing home bound battling the debilitating disease. No one should have to spend their golden years as a ghost.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-52a25989cc61e885d5a5e8871b83c145-ff-HM2022.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-f1c17c55ddb8808b8b518bde140252ff-ff-IREJ.jpg		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22
Anna Maria Kowalik	SVP – Director of Business Development	2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL, 60523	Inland Green Capital LLC	[email protected]	(630) 586-6058	Responsible for business development and originations, Anna Maria has been instrumental in the closing of the first three C-PACE transactions in the State of Illinois, and numerous others since Illinois’ C-PACE Program inception in 2019. She continues to be integral in the expansion of C-PACE in Illinois.	Inland Green Capital LLC, part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., is a C-PACE capital provider and leader in clean energy and sustainability adoption in CRE nationwide.	In my career, recognition as the “green lady” is a huge compliment – a testament to my success with branding what I do and why it matters!	Continuing to grow our Company brand after a stellar year of success in educating on and promoting C-PACE in Illinois, improving building and climate efficiencies one property at a time.	Too many to mention, but food equity, children and family health services, elder care, earth stewardship, female empowerment (women in commercial real estate), are among the top of the list.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-3a19632dff79c2a67d3ca8f1eed88e55-ff-Kowalik-AnnaMaria.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-a87d22419e9ac869a14ff39a843aae15-ff-IGC-logo.jpg			IL WIRE 22
Anna Maria Kowalik	SVP – Director of Business Development	2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL, 60523	Inland Green Capital LLC	[email protected]	(630) 586-6058	Responsible for business development and originations, Anna Maria has been instrumental in the closing of the first three C-PACE transactions in the State of Illinois, and numerous others since Illinois’ C-PACE Program inception in 2019. She continues to be integral in the expansion of C-PACE in Illinois.	Inland Green Capital LLC, part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., is a C-PACE capital provider and leader in clean energy and sustainability adoption in CRE nationwide.	In my career, recognition as the “green lady” is a huge compliment – a testament to my success with branding what I do and why it matters!	Continuing to grow our Company brand after a stellar year of success in educating on and promoting C-PACE in Illinois, improving building and climate efficiencies one property at a time.	Too many to mention, but food equity, children and family health services, elder care, earth stewardship, female empowerment (women in commercial real estate), are among the top of the list.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-a0fd74c1f7052e501ad9d45cc0f65d32-ff-Kowalik-AnnaMaria.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-60ed14f8551650fbbdb3c3012f48cf6e-ff-IGC-logo.jpg			IL WIRE 22
Mia Goulart	Senior Staff Writer		REjournals	[email protected]	580.551.9355	Mia Goulart writes compelling articles that analyze market trends and highlight the industry’s largest projects across the Midwest. Her work is featured on REjournals.com and in Illinois Real Estate Journal and Chicago Industrial Properties.	REjournals is the largest producer of commercial real estate content across the Midwest and Texas. We provide commercial real estate news, information, and networking that is both timely and local in 16 states. If you want to grow your commercial real estate-related business, we provide the products you need.	When I was asked by a former professor to edit/fact-check his forthcoming book for Columbia University Press. It was my first job out of college, and his confidence in my skills led me to REjournals a few months later.	Co-authoring a children’s book with my mom! Reading was a foundational part of my childhood, and I want to instill that passion in other children.	I love to support Oklahoma City’s Curbside Chronicle—a publication created by people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, enabling them to earn enough money for housing while contributing to the local art scene.	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-6ee529abc8780d77b79dd3d6d6f7420c-ff-IMG_4164.jpg	https://rejournals.com/wp-content/uploads/fluentform/ff-2fe412225faacc870dcee505a28a6076-ff-REjournals-Logo.jpg		ILWIRE22	IL WIRE 22