Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, principals and co-founders of Bradford Allen announced that J.H. Heck has joined the firm as Director. Heck will provide tenant and landlord representation in the Chicagoland area.
Heck has 17 years of sales experience with 10 years being in the real estate and finance industries. Previously, he served as the local executive responsible for leasing, construction and property management at Aura Real Estate and Management in Chicago. Heck was responsible for origination and negotiation of all new and renewal lease agreements, tenant improvement analysis and construction projects at 330 S. Wells and 401 S. LaSalle in Chicago. Most notably, he achieved and maintained an occupancy level of 96% at 401 S. LaSalle with a marked increase in the property’s rent roll.
“J.H. is a results-oriented professional with a long and successful track record”, said Elbaum. “His ability to cultivate and secure new business, as well as, his experience in property management and financing will make him an asset to our growing team”.
In his new role with Bradford Allen, Heck will be responsible for assisting local and national clients with real estate analysis and decisions by aligning their organizational goals with sound market strategy. Prior to his experience in commercial real estate, Heck spent a number of years with Americor Financial Services in Michigan. He is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Illinois and holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.
