Our dedicated team of professionals is the cornerstone of our success, comprising valuable experience from a spectrum of different practices. This panoramic perspective enables us to understand and execute alternative strategies that bring you a distinct advantage.
Brokerage
MANAGING DIRECTOR
MATTHEW ALEXANDER
Matthew joined Bradford Allen in 2015 as an integral member of the firm’s Tenant Representation practice. He focuses on the development of client relationships in the Chicago North Suburban submarket and CBD as well as the firm’s portfolio clients throughout North America. In addition, Matthew assists a variety of clients with strategic planning; operational, qualitative, and financial modeling; and acquisition and deposition of both leased and owned spaces.
Matthew’s market knowledge, work ethic, negotiating skills, and vast amount of expertise in global real estate and tenant representation services has enabled him to successfully represent his clients’ interests. Throughout his tenure, Matthew has worked with prominent local and national users of office, retail, and industrial to procure office space ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 square feet and upwards of 200,000 square feet of industrial space. Prior to his real estate career, Matthew specialized in operations, strategic planning, program analysis, and client development for several of the largest transportation logistics firms in the country.
Currently, Matthew resides in Chicago’s River West neighborhood with his wife. He enjoys traveling and is an avid golfer, skier, and musician in his free time. Matthew also supports the Salvation Army and is a regular contributor to the organization.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
Chicago Office Leasing Brokers Association (COLBA)
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR
JOEL BERGER
Joel joined Bradford Allen in 2004 and was promoted to senior managing director in 2012. He represents both office tenants and office landlords, and oversees the firm’s healthcare practice, Bradford Allen Medical.
Throughout his tenure, Joel has completed over 2,000,000 square feet of transactions for his clients. Most recently, Joel completed significant lease transactions with University of Chicago Medicine (23,000 RSF), Bel Fuse (22,000 RSF), Adventist Health Partners (23,000 RSF), and Surgical Care Affiliates (10,000 RSF). Other significant past assignments include the completion of a 52,000-square-foot lease renewal for Lexis Nexis; a lease expansion and renewal of 21,000 square feet for Automated Engineering (AMEC), and a 15,000-square-foot lease for Illinois Center for Broadcasting.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Joel was the manager of business development at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and was responsible for the promotion of the Chamber’s services and the recruitment of new members. Outside of the office, Joel has been a passionate and active board member for Make a Wish Illinois since 2011 and a wish-granting volunteer since 2005.
Joel currently resides in Downers Grove with his wife, Elizabeth; son, Max; and his daughters, Alice and Hazel. He attended the University of Wisconsin where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and was a two-time NCAA national champion on the Men’s Crew Team.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Chicago Office Leasing Brokers Association
National W Club
Oak Brook Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater O’Hare Association
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR
ANDY DEMOSS
Andy joined Bradford Allen in 2005, focusing on landlord representation. He currently leads the firm’s downtown agency group with the primary goals of growing the practice and continuing quality service to existing clients.
During his tenure, Andy has completed over 500 deals and leased over 30 properties of various size and asset class across all major CBD submarkets. His efforts have led to the successful lease-up and sale of 200 South Michigan, 216 West Jackson, 79 West Monroe, and 217 North Jefferson. Andy has also led multiple building renovation programs of varying scope. Notable clients include: Stockbridge, Manchester Capital, Market Street, Alvarez & Marsal, Metonic, Farbman Group, American Osteopathic Association, and Equus.
Andy resides in Lincoln Park with his wife and twins. A graduate of the University of Michigan (go Blue!), he enjoys playing tennis and exploring the city with his family and Labradoodle.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
Active Member of TCN Worldwide
ASSOCIATE
KATRINA DOUGHERTY
Katrina’s responsibilities include making listings best-in-class, running broker lunch programs, tracking tenants-in-the-market, Matterport & RealtyAds oversight, broker outreach, broker events, collaboration on promotional materials, assisting with showings, and comprehensive reporting.
Prior to joinging Bradford Allen, Katrina spent four years at Hines as a tenant services coordinator on behalf of Irvine Company at 1 N. Wacker. She helped drive the renewal process by deepening relationships and establishing long term value with tenants.
EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR
DAN FERNITZ
Dan joined Bradford Allen in 2017 and is the firm’s Suburban Market Leader. He is responsible for leading the leasing efforts for the firm’s office property portfolio of approximately 2.5 million square feet. Dan has over 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and is experienced in marketing, leasing, and project management in both the office and retail sectors. Dan’s notable clients include Fulcrum Asset Advisors, TA Associates Realty, RREEF, GLL, Alliance Commercial Partners, Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, Millbrook Real Estate Company, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate, and AEW Capital Management.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Dan worked at Jones Lang LaSalle where he managed the suburban Chicago leasing team for the last 13 years and was directly responsible for growing their office leasing portfolio from 1.5 million to 10 million square feet. Dan was a previously a Principal with 1st United Realty, Director of Leasing at Klaff Realty, L.P., and held a senior management role at The Ross Group/Ross Berger in Chicago.
Dan earned a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in real estate from the University of Arizona. He lives in Northbrook and enjoys golfing and fishing in his spare time. He also supports all of the Chicago sports teams, and plays drums in a band.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
Member of NAIOP
Charter member of the Northbrook Jaycees
Former member of the North Suburban YMCA Board of Directors
MANAGING DIRECTOR
JUSTIN KESSLER
Since joining Bradford Allen in November of 2011, Justin has been dedicated to addressing the specific needs of his clients. As a managing director with the firm, he specializes in representing office tenants and helping businesses to realize their qualitative, operational, and financial real estate goals. Justin’s advisory approach ensures his clients are aware of the multitude of opportunities available to them in the downtown Chicago office market.
Justin has represented organizations across various industries, each with a different level of real estate experience. This diversity has enabled him to formulate a well-rounded understanding of Chicago’s dynamic commercial market. A few of his most-successful transactions include: assisting local micro-brewery, Baderbrau, in locating a building for their new brewery and tap room; locating a single-floor office large enough to relocate Walton Isaacson’s growing Chicago office in the vacancy-challenged River North submarket; and subleasing the existing office for the e-Discovery company, Mindcrest, while simultaneously relocating them to a new space triple the size of the previous office.
By applying his diverse domestic and international business experience, Justin is able to help clients quickly identify potential issues and formulate effective strategies. He is committed to developing solutions for complex real estate requirements through his creativity, cost-saving strategic planning, and his ability to anticipate a client’s operational needs.
Hailing from just outside St. Louis, Justin is an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan (and doesn’t hold it against his wife that she roots for the Cubs). Justin loves traveling, exploring new cities, and staying active with CrossFit, soccer, and biking.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
Small Business Advisory Council
Member Engagement Committee, Union League Club of Chicago
MANAGING DIRECTOR
STEVE FITZGERALD
Since joining Bradford Allen in 2007, Steve has successfully grown his business to include significant landlord and tenant representation engagements. With over twenty-five years of experience working in sales, finance, and real estate, Steve has focused his efforts to working directly with entrepreneurial business owners—effectuating cost savings through in-the-trenches market and financial analysis, creative leasing efforts, and tenacious negotiation.
Steve is proud to represent prominent local and national tenants in the creative, financial, and business service industries. His roster of landlord representation clients include: The Kinzie Design Center, 230 East Ohio, 67 East Madison, One East Erie, and 367 West Erie.
Steve is an active parishioner of Old St. Pat’s and is proud to support The Francis Xavier Warde School and St. Ignatius College Prep. In his spare time, Steve enjoys running, golfing, and listening to live music.
DIRECTOR
ALEX GORDON
Alex is a landlord representative, specializing in prospecting for tenants through direct canvassing, broker outreach, and aggressive pursuit of tenants-in-the-market. His market knowledge, tenacity, and deal acumen have proven invaluable to his clients. Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Alex spent four years as a leasing agent at Golub & Company where he worked on 300 S. Wacker, 444 N. Michigan, 111 W. Washington, 625 N. Michigan and 680 N. Lakeshore. He also spent three years as an assistant property manager at Tishman Speyer where he worked on 525 W. Monroe and 190 S. LaSalle.
A graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Alex currently resides in Lakeview and enjoys volunteering at a local homeless shelter.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
JIM HIGDON
Jim joined Bradford Allen as a managing director in 2017 and is a member of our suburban office group. He focuses on tenant representation in the greater Chicagoland real estate market. Jim’s experience and expertise allow him to effectively establish real estate strategies that help achieve each of his client’s financial goals.
Jim is also a part of the Bradford Allen Medical specialty group. He brings experience through representation work of healthcare groups such as RUSH University Medical Center, Presence Behavioral Health, Phonak, LabCorp, VNA Health and other healthcare related organizations.
Before Bradford Allen, Jim has serviced privately held as well as Fortune 500 companies while under the Transwestern, Grub & Ellis and Insignia ESG real estate platforms. By employing his strong financial background, market knowledge, and proven lease negotiation skills, Jim has successfully assisted clients with cutting costs, increasing flexibility, and reducing risk—ultimately helping to strengthen their businesses. He has represented clients such as Fidelity Investments, Ingersoll-Rand, Liberty Mutual, Protective Life Insurance, Trane, HNI companies and JM Smuckers.
Before joining the commercial real estate industry, he was a controller for a packaging company as well as an auditor for a suburban accounting firm that handled audits and tax strategies for various manufacturing, financial, and non-profit entities. Jim graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in accounting and finance. Jim successfully passed the CPA exam in May of 1990.
Jim lives in Naperville and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He is also an avid golfer, fisherman, and ice hockey player.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
West Central Association
Midwest Service Consortium
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will County
Loaves and Fishes
ASSOCIATE
NATHAN J. MEISNER
Nathan joined Bradford Allen in 2019, primarily focusing on helping companies find office space to fit their needs by assisting in all facets of the leasing process. His responsibilities include finding office requirements and negotiating new leases, renewals, and extensions. Nathan also maintains current market knowledge and relationships with owners, which helps him create the best options for his clients.
Prior to Bradford Allen, Nathan began his commercial real estate career with summer internships at Cushman & Wakefield and Zeller Realty Group. A graduate of Ohio University in real estate and financial management, Nathan became an office tenant rep broker at Monarch Realty, before joining Miller Chicago Real Estate.
A Cincinnati native, Nathan is the middle child of six siblings and a longtime fan of all Cincinnati sports – Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati. He now lives in Wicker Park and spends his free time watching or playing sports, fishing, camping, hiking, and finding new spots to dine and drink in the city.
ASSOCIATE
JESSE MIRANDA
Jesse is an integral member of Bradford Allen’s Industrial Services Team. His responsibilities include identifying opportunities in property acquisitions, tenant/landlord representation, and sales. Through a client-based and collaborative approach, Jesse helps clients identify the best course of action depending on their business or investment needs. He specializes in the City of Chicago and the Southwest Suburban Market.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
NORM MURDOCH
Norm joined Bradford Allen in 2018; he specializes in landlord representation and is based in the firm’s Oak Brook office as part of the Agency Services team. Norm’s primary responsibility is to provide strategic leasing initiatives and solutions for institutional landlords throughout Chicago’s Northwest and East-West submarkets, where he has represented over 2.5 million square feet of office space during his career. Norm has over 17 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and has developed relationships with both institutional and entrepreneurial clients including Sperry Equity, Sovereign Partners, Barings Advisers, Franklin Street Properties, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate Investments, Columbia Property Trust, and KBS Realty.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Norm worked with Jones Lang LaSalle as a Senior Vice President and increased their suburban portfolio by 1.3 million square feet of new listings. He also spent three years with Cushman & Wakefield as a Senior Director and was a Vice President at Trammel Crow, where he carried out similar duties.
Norm earned a B.S. in Marketing from Colorado State University, in Pueblo, CO. He lives in Geneva, IL with his wife, Debbie.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
NAIOP, Member Chicago chapter
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR
CRAIG NADBORNE
Craig joined Bradford Allen in 2007 as a Senior Managing Director and in 2014 he was elected to the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. With over 35 successful years in the commercial real estate industry, Craig is a seasoned and highly motivate professional who provides a wealth of knowledge and experience servicing his clients.
In his Tenant Rep capacity, Craig expertly assists his client base with renewals, relocations, expansions, and renegotiations of their office space leases. He specializes in helping the small to mid-size clients who traditionally don’t benefit from the quality service that major corporations receive. Another focus is on not-for-profit clients, including Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Life Span, Heartland health Organization, Thresholds, and TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network).
Others clients receiving long-term assistance include: MainStreet Advisors, where he has completed five transactions over 15 years, including relocations, expansions, and subleasing of excess space; and Ajinomoto Food Ingredients, who have worked with Craig for over 20 years as they have expanded, contracted, and then doubled in size at their O’Hare location. Overall, he has closed over 1,000 transactions, valued in excess of $350 million, and has represented clients in more than 3,000,000 square feet of leasing and sales transactions.
As a Landlord Rep, most recently, Craig has been instrumental in repositioning and turning around properties such as 212 E. Ohio in Streeterville, 314 W. Institute Place and the Kinzie Design Center in River North, and the introduction of a renovated building, 2201 S. Halsted in Pilsen.
Craig lives in Andersonville with his husband and their 13-year-old Shepard mix. He stays active by working out, weight training, and focusing on living a healthy lifestyle. Craig is an avid traveler, having visited five continents, and a devoted Chicago sports fan (as well as the University of Illinois, from which he graduated).
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker in the State of Illinois
President, Chicago Business Network (CBN)
Chicago Office Leasing Brokers Association (COLBA)
Chicago Networking Group (CNG)
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
Member, Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame (2014)
Legal Council for Health Justice (Board of Ambassadors)
Former board member, Chicago House
INDUSTRIAL MARKET LEADER
RONAN REMANDABAN
Ronan joined Bradford Allen in 2020 and is responsible for building and leading the industrial brokerage division. He also assists in sourcing industrial acquisitions for the firm. Ronan brings over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate to Bradford Allen. Throughout his career, he has advised on over 10 million square feet in deals valued at over $750 million.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, he was active in the commercial real estate tech industry as an executive at Truss and also as co-founder of Liquideed, an online commercial real estate investment platform. Ronan was previously a commercial real estate broker at Lee & Associates as an industrial investment specialist in the Private Capital Investment Group. He began his career at CBRE specializing in industrial landlord and tenant representation.
Ronan is on the Advisory Board of the Chicago chapter of the Urban Land Institute and is a member of the Technology and Real Estate National Council at ULI. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Kenyon College in Ohio, where he played on the men’s tennis team.
Ronan lives in Deerfield with his wife and two children. He plays paddle tennis in the winter and is a long-time practitioner of Kendo (Japanese fencing).
DIRECTOR
ALLISON REYNOLDS
As a director with Bradford Allen’s Agency Services practice, Allison Reynolds’ primary responsibility is to provide marketing and leasing services to property owners. With her comprehensive background, Allison is able to develop innovative and aggressive leasing and marketing plans that utilize the investment criteria and leasing objectives of ownership. Allison is a strategic thinker with the unique ability to translate “big picture” vision into detailed action plans.
Whether representing an institutional or entrepreneurial owner, Allison’s focus is on maximizing the value of the property. Throughout her tenure with Bradford Allen, Allison has worked with notable clients such as UBS Realty Investors LLC; CC Industries Inc., a Henry Crown Company; Northern Builders, Inc.; and ASA Properties/Middleton Partners.
In 2007, Allison began her career in commercial real estate with CBRE where she was a client service specialist. At CBRE, she represented suburban landlords such as ACG Management, Crossroads Development Partners, CWCapital, Janko Group, KBS Realty Advisors, Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group, Principal Global Investors, and New York Life Investment, among others.
Allison lives in Oak Brook and enjoys golfing, hiking, skeet shooting, and cross country skiing. Her interests include cooking and eating, as they go hand and hand, and spending time with family and friends. Allison volunteers and supports the DuPage Senior Citizens Council and our nation’s veterans through the Wounded Warriors Family Support Program.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
Member, National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)
Active Member of TCN Worldwide
ASSOCIATE
RILEY SCHLEIFER
Riley is a tenant representative, specializing in finding the best office space to help his clients achieve their goals. Prior to joining Bradford Allen in 2020, Riley spent a year with Coyote Logistics as a national account manager, connecting national brands with trucking companies to facilitate the shipment of goods.
Originally from Maryland, Riley received a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Miami University in Ohio and now resides in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. He’s a Washington football and Nationals fan, as well as a European soccer enthusiast, favoring Manchester United. Riley enjoys dining out, grabbing drinks with friends around the city, and golfing on the weekends.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
JONATHAN SEELEY
With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate and related industries, Jonathan focuses on office tenant representation and serves clients in the not-for-profit, financial services, legal, technology, and telecommunications industries. He also has previous experience in office building leasing and investment real estate, representing institutional owners and investors in the acquisition and disposition of investment properties. Jonathan’s extensive and diverse experience allows him to develop strategies and produce results explicitly designed for each client. His clients also appreciate the high level of service and support that often goes beyond just “getting the deal done.”
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Jonathan was a Vice President of Brokerage at Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ before their merger and a Managing Director at Studley before then. Prior to re-entering the commercial real estate industry, he was a founding member and investor in several technology start-ups, including United Asset Coverage, and a new venture within GE Capital’s Real Estate Services group. Jonathan was also a founding member and investor in Compliance Depot. Compliance Depot and United Asset Coverage were successfully sold to strategic buyers within their respective industries.
Jonathan received his MBA with a concentration in marketing and finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his A.B. from Washington University in St. Louis. He is active in numerous civic activities and organizations, including the Jewish Federation of Chicago, and performs significant pro bono work for one of his largest clients, a Chicago-based social service agency specializing in foster care and adoption.
Jonathan has two great kids, Mia and Ben, and lives in Lakeview where he can hear the cheers from Wrigley if the wind is blowing right.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
ASSOCIATE
BRANDON SMITH
Brandon is a member of the industrial brokerage division, where he primarily focuses on
the north suburban market of the Chicago area. With a robust supply chain and logistics background, he aligns clients’ real estate needs with their supply network needs. Previously, Brandon spent four and a half years at Echo Global Logistics (3PL) as a National Sales Representative and Senior Account Manager.
A graduate of Miami University (Ohio), Brandon received a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Operations Management from the Farmer School of Business. Before graduating, he completed an internship with C.H. Robinson (3PL) as a Business Analyst, where he focused on the execution of intermodal rail shipments.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHRIS SURICO
Chris Surico joined Bradford Allen as a managing director in 2017; he specializes in landlord and tenant representation and is based in the firm’s Oak Brook office. Chris primarily represents landlords in the East/West Corridor seeking to lease or sell their properties. He currently represents approximately 400,000 square feet of office and medical buildings in suburban Chicago. He also assists tenants looking for office or industrial space. Chris is a 20-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and has developed relationships with both institutional and entrepreneurial clients including Archon Group, Prudential Realty Group, Premises Group, Trader Joe’s, Morgan Stanley, and Exelon.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Chris worked with Chicagoland Commercial Real Estate in Palatine. He also spent six years with Jones Lang LaSalle and four years with Grubb & Ellis, as an office leasing and tenant representation specialist focused in the East/West Corridor market.
Chris earned a B.S., with a double major in philosophy and economics, from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois and is currently working towards his CCIM designation. Chris is also an active member of the River Forest Tennis Club.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
ASSOCIATE
LUKE VAUGHN
Luke joined Bradford Allen in 2022 as an associate in the tenant representation practice. After earning a BA in Economics from Indiana University in 2021, Luke began his real estate career at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in their self-storage real estate brokerage group. An avid hockey player, Luke enjoys staying active and traveling, especially to the Rocky Mountains region.
Consulting & Investment Advisory
EXEC MANAGING DIRECTOR, ACQUISITIONS
JOHN BUTLER
John Butler joined BA Investment Advisors as an executive managing director in 2016 to lead Bradford Allen’s new acquisitions department. With more than twenty-five years of industry experience, John brings extensive knowledge of the commercial acquisitions process to the role along with a proven track record for success.
Throughout his esteemed career, John has been directly involved in acquiring over $2 billion dollars of real estate. He has experience handling a variety of product types such as commercial office space, industrial and medical offices, retail, and multi-family and senior housing. Prior to joining BA Investment Advisors, he held senior investment roles at Next Realty, ORIX Real Estate Capital, Broe Real Estate, and General Growth Properties over his career. John also served as a Principal with ForeFront Properties in Chicago, Illinois.
With John’s experience and dedication to BA Investment Advisors’ mission and values, he is an invaluable asset to the firm. John attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he earned a bachelor’s in accounting and finance.
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
EXEC MANAGING DIRECTOR, ACQUISITIONS
JASON GOLD
EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHUCK HOAG
Chuck joined Bradford Allen in 2015 and leads Bradford Allen Capital, originating mortgage, mezzanine, and preferred equity financing for Bradford Allen’s investment fund and placing debt for Bradford Allen’s real estate portfolio. He brings over twenty-five years of experience as a banker and a broker, with expertise that includes debt portfolio management; sourcing term, bridge, and mezzanine financing; raising equity and debt for development; equity recapitalization; loan re-structuring; and loan sales.
Previously, Chuck was the managing director for Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt and Structured Finance Group, where he led the firm’s practice in the Central Region (Chicago, Dallas, and Houston). Prior to his role at Cushman & Wakefield, he was the senior vice president of capital markets for JLL in Chicago where he handled debt and equity placements for both public and private institutional investor’s developers and opportunity funds. Prior to his work as a broker, Chuck worked as a commercial lender with Royal Bank of Canada and CIB Bank in Chicago.
Chuck earned a Bachelor of Science in economics at Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. Outside of the office, Chuck is an avid skier and outdoorsman, Cub Scout leader, and enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and two young sons.
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRIAN E. CARLEY
Brian is responsible for developing new business and performing outreach initiatives. In combination with his outgoing personality, his firsthand knowledge of the real estate development business and creative financing strategies helps him connect with clients and understand their specific needs.
Prior to joining the firm, Brian was the vice president of The Fordham Company for twenty years. During his tenure, Fordham developed nearly one thousand luxury residential units and high-end hotels in downtown Chicago with a market value of approximately $1 billion. Brian’s first-hand experience with deal structuring and capital formation is invaluable to the firm.
Brian lives in Winnetka, Illinois, with his two teenage children. In his free time, he is an avid board-sports enthusiast that enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, and stand-up paddling, as well as mountain biking and yoga. Brian attended the University of Denver and earned a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
Professional Affiliations
Member, Urban Land Institute
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR, ASSET MANAGEMENT
BRIAN J. DOVALOVSKY
Brian joined Bradford Allen in 2020, bringing more than 23 years of experience in commercial and corporate real estate in all areas of asset management, property/facility management, and transactional work. He focuses on the asset management of both owned and third-party properties, while also supporting special projects for leadership.
Prior to joining the firm, Brian worked at Northwestern Medicine, leading real estate integration through a rapid-growth period for the health system. His responsibilities included oversight of property operations, real estate finance, and real estate transactions. During his tenure, Northwestern Medicine grew from a two-campus real estate portfolio to more than 100 sites of care; most recently, Brian headed up transactional work resulting in significant immediate care expansion throughout the system.
Previously, Brian worked at Equus Capital Partners, overseeing asset management activities for a Midwest portfolio of properties including 200 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Tallgrass Corporate Center in Bolingbrook, and Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis.
Brian received a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In his free time, he enjoys traveling the world, skiing, rafting, kayaking, and camping. He’s also an avid fan of Liverpool Football Club and the English Premier League. Brian is married with two children: a son in high school and a daughter who is a freshman at Miami University in Ohio.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
Real Property Administrator (RPA) through Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI)
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR, ASSET MANAGEMENT
MICHAEL PONTARELLI
MANAGING DIRECTOR, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
ROBERT ISAAC
Bob joined Bradford Allen in 2018 to lead the newly created Architectural Services department. Bob has over 35 years of professional experience and specializes in strategic workplace solutions, interior fit-up, built-to-suit solutions and construction management services. As an architect, he partners with commercial clients and building owners in a highly consultative manner to plan and design commercial interior spaces and custom furniture, developing solutions that allow his clients to meet their business, financial, spatial and timing goals.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Bob worked as an architect specializing in commercial space for clients throughout the Midwest through his company, Isaac & May. In 2010, he founded BaughbLabs, a product design and development studio that produces hand-crafted and unique pieces.
Bob is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design. Outside of work, he is an avid cyclist, riding and racing mountain bikes.
Professional Affiliations
Member, IDSA (Industrial Design Association of America)
MANAGING DIRECTOR, ASSET MANAGEMENT
LOGAN SANGDAHL
With more than eight years in commercial, medical, retail, and residential property and facility management, Logan brings extensive financial, operational, and project management experience to his role at Bradford Allen, where he provides asset management services for the firm’s portfolio of owned properties.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Logan worked for Northwestern Medicine from 2014 to 2020 as a Property Operations Manager, where he managed a large commercial office high-rise (541 N. Fairbanks Court), a large medical office high-rise (676 N. St. Clair Street), the hospital’s single residential property in downtown Chicago (244 E. Pearson Street), and a development property in Old Irving Park (4441-4459 Irving Park Road). He also oversaw the finances of the main hospital’s retail portfolio. Previously, Logan also served as a Tenant Services Coordinator and Assistant Property Manager at Golub and Company.
A graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, Logan received a B.A. in business administration with a specialization in finance. He is married and the proud owner of a rescue dog names Parsnip. In his free time, Logan enjoys traveling, camping, hiking, and volleyball, as well as playing and collecting board games.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed real estate broker in the state of Illinois
Real Property Administrator (RPA) through Building Owners and Managers Institute
DIRECTOR, ASSET MANAGEMENT
STEVEN LERNER
Steven is responsible for all aspects of corporate and national project management from strategic planning to on-site execution. Steven is well-versed in each stage of project management including architecture, construction, development, engineering, technology, and furniture selection.
With a unique ability to problem solve, Steven is able to better service clients by understanding the long-term implications of their commercial real estate decisions. Working closely with large-space users ranging from local non-profits to international companies, Steven’s strategic approach ensures that project objectives are on schedule, on budget, and achieved to the highest standards of quality.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Steven was the senior manager of real estate at Hudson, a professional staffing and solution firm. While at Hudson, he oversaw all commercial real estate decisions for their North America office locations. Steven lives in Chicago’s West Loop with his wife and twin daughters. Building on his business education from Nichols College in Massachusetts, he completed a master’s degree in business administration from Chadron State College in 2015.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
SR FINANCIAL ANALYST
TOM O’REILLY
Tom works closely with the acquisition and debt origination teams to provide ARGUS evaluation modeling, underwriting, and analyses; to originate mortgage, mezzanine and preferred equity financing for Bradford Allen’s investment fund; and to place debt for Bradford Allen’s real estate portfolio.
Tom’s responsibilities also include analyzing potential leases and assessing the financial impact on an investment, managing and evaluating both property-level and investment performance, and completing detailed quarterly financial statement analyses. He supports the acquisition and debt origination teams in researching and analyzing potential investments, modeling capital structures, and closing transactions.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen Capital, Tom worked as an Investment Analyst at Mid-America Real Estate Group. He was responsible for detailed financial underwriting and proformas, preparation of offering memoranda, evaluation of due diligence materials, and market research. Tom also interned at Draper and Kramer with their Commercial Mortgage group.
Tom graduated from the University of Michigan where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He currently lives in Old Town after growing up in the western suburbs. Outside of the office, he enjoys following his favorite sports teams (Michigan football and basketball, along with the Chicago Bulls and White Sox), traveling the US and Europe, and discovering new bars and restaurants with friends in the city.
FINANCIAL ANALYST
JOSEPH DONINI
After a brief internship with the firm, Joseph officially joined Bradford Allen Investment Advisors as a Financial Analyst in 2021, where he is a member of the Debt Originations & Acquisitions team. Joseph primarily focuses on the underwriting of potential debt and equity investments. A recent graduate of the University of Michigan, he received a Bachelor of Arts in economics.
Joseph is originally from New Jersey, where he grew up in a family of seven. In his free time, he enjoys golf, fishing, and playing guitar.
ASSOCIATE, ACQUISITIONS
JAKE BLESI
Jake joined Bradford Allen in 2021; he is a member of the firm’s suburban brokerage, specializing in landlord representation for Tri State Office Center, supporting leasing efforts, guiding property tours, and assisting with strategic planning and property marketing.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Jake was at Chime, working as an analyst in the neobank’s fraud department. He also spent a year and a half with @properties as an intern in their commercial real estate division.
A native of the Chicago suburbs, Jake grew up in Winnetka. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jake is a Chicago sports fan (Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks) and remains an avid supporter of Ohio State football. In his free time, he likes to golf, ski, and play softball.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
DIRECTOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS & REPORTING
EMILY DUGAN
FINANCIAL ANALYST
JAMES WAGNER
Marketing & Research
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMS
CODY CUNNINGHAM
Cody leads brand strategy, marketing, and communications for Bradford Allen out of the downtown Chicago headquarters. He’s currently focused on redeveloping the firm’s brand identity, guiding the marketing team in establishing the practices and processes needed to build brand equity and streamline content and campaigns. Working closely with executive staff, he is responsible for implementing policies and programs to facilitate growth, as well as monitoring the development of support collateral across business lines.
Cody joins Bradford Allen after three years with JLL, where he most recently served as a senior content writer for the Midwest Region. Previously, Cody worked with the JLL National Marketing team, writing the firm’s stylebook and assisting with tone of voice development for the 2017 global rebranding. Cody was also the lead copy editor for the firm’s national real estate journal, Ambitions. His work has been recognized in the Chicago market with a VIP award for growth-oriented marketing, as well as nationally with three Best of Americas Marketing awards.
Residing in Chicago’s Southport Corridor, Cody enjoys spending time at the lake, running, reading, and playing piano. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English.
DESIGN MANAGER
TAYLOR BIENIEK
Taylor joined Bradford Allen in 2014 and works in the suburban office, providing marketing collateral and support for brokerage and property managers. Taylor’s main professional responsibilities include formatting, scheduling, and distributing various Bradford Allen marketing email campaigns, creating building flyers and space plans, assisting with agency pitches, and photographing properties. Her skill set includes working primarily with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office.
With her previous experience as an art instructor, her love for the arts provides a creative approach to her projects. Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Taylor worked as an Aquatics Coordinator with the Elk Grove Park District where she held a supervisory role in aquatic programming and marketing. Taylor’s passion for creativity goes beyond her marketing role at Bradford Allen; she has repeatedly volunteered as the featured artist for the charity event “Canvas and Cocktails,” sponsored by the Elk Grove Park District, to raise funds for local families to participate in park district programming.
Taylor lives with her husband and daughter in Roselle, where she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and painting. She attended Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
ALYSSA MURDOCH
Alyssa joined Bradford Allen’s Creative Services team in 2019, where she works in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create marketing collateral for digital and print. She is primarily responsible for assisting in production efforts, including presentations, space tours, floor plans, and custom pieces. Alyssa works to provide a thoughtful and creative approach to all marketing materials while upholding brand standards.
A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Alyssa earned her BFA in graphic design. Outside of work, she indulges her natural passion for styling, assisting on photoshoots, and set designing. Alyssa also enjoys cooking and baking.
ASSOCIATE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
GUILLERMO PIZANO NUÑEZ
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR, RESEARCH & COMMS
NEIL BOUHAN
Spanning posts at think tanks, banks, and investment managers, Neil’s career has centered on building research platforms and generating original content for sophisticated institutional investor audiences, with specialties in financial markets and international political economy. His research and writing have been covered by outlets across the globe. Additionally, he spent a year as an editor and speechwriter in Seoul, South Korea, and a year studying in Bologna, Italy.
Neil lives on Chicago’s west side with Kathryn Rose and their children. He is a 2002 graduate of The University of Chicago (AB, Economics) and a 2010 graduate of Johns Hopkins SAIS (MA, International Relations).
Corporate Finance & Accounting
CONTROLLER - SERVICES
SHERRY ASHCRAFT
Sherry Ashcraft joined Bradford Allen in 2018 as the firm’s Accounting Controller. She is responsible for preparing and distributing monthly and quarterly reports, managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting the firm’s property management, brokerage, and capital markets divisions, and handling a variety of general accounting duties.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Sherry worked at Ridge Development Company, a subsidiary of Transwestern, where she oversaw all accounting aspects, worked on multiple joint venture development and management projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Sherry lives in Chicago in the Old Irving Park area. In her free time, she enjoys biking in the summer and skiing in the winter. She is a registered CPA, attended Millikin University in Decatur Illinois, and received her Master’s in Business Administration at Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago.
Professional Affiliations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
PAT STANTON
CONTROLLER - PROPERTIES
JOHN SCHREIBER
John joined Bradford Allen in 2020 from Magnolia Capital, where he oversaw property accounting as a Senior Accountant. John previously worked at JLL as a corporate accountant before transitioning to a financial analyst role. As a Director within our Finance department, he performs the month-end close process for a number of properties, in addition to completing any lender reporting requirements and supporting financial audits when applicable. He brings more than five years of industry experience to his role.
A Chicago native, John was born and raised in the Edison Park neighborhood. He holds bachelor’s degrees from DePaul University in accounting and finance. In his free time, John enjoys golf and remains an avid sports fan.
CORPORATE TREASURER
STEVEN A. BETTER
PAYROLL MANAGER
TARA TURNER
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
NATHAN FINKE
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
WALEITHA MARLOWE
Waleitha joined Bradford Allen in 2014 after working with for-profit organizations and real estate firms including Indcor, Transwestern, and RREEF Property Management Company. With more than three decades of diverse accounting experience, Waleitha brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.
Supporting the firm’s executives, property managers, and leasing agents, Waleitha’s financial knowledge is crucial to ensuring the expert handling of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and various payroll functions. Detail oriented, Waleitha is a proficient problem solver and an asset to the firm. Her other responsibilities include tenant and vendor relationship management and acting as banking liaison on the firm’s behalf.
Waleitha lives on the Southeast side of Chicago and has four daughters. A self-proclaimed “professional shopper,” she has a serious passion for online shopping. In addition, Waleitha is the executive administrative coordinator for her pastor at Trinity All Nations Deliverance Ministries.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
JOHN McGUIRE
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
DAVID SAMA
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
BEATRIZ SANCHEZ
Property Management
PRESIDENT, MANAGEMENT SERVICES
ROGER CLARK
An industry veteran with a career spanning more than thirty years, Roger has extensive experience in commercial real estate management, leasing, marketing, and construction management. As President of Bradford Allen’s Management Services team, Roger is responsible for identifying, developing, directing, and operating all management assignments for the firm. Roger has managed over twenty million square feet of office and industrial space throughout the Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Louisville, and Des Moines markets.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen in 2012, Roger worked with notable companies such as Insignia, CAPSTAR Commercial Real Estate Services, Hines, and most recently, Winthrop Management. Roger has a proven track record of success with a focus on driving performance and strong leadership. Throughout his tenure, he has represented many institutional clients such as Area Property Partners VEF Funds, Metzler Realty Advisors, Inc, UBS, Fosterlane Management Company, Walton Street Capital, LLC, Principal Financial Group, TIA–CREF, and Cohen Financial.
Roger is a Michigan State University alum and likes spending time outdoors. In his free time, Roger enjoys snowboarding, biking, hunting, fishing, and woodworking.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
Member, Commercial Real Estate Network
GENERAL MANAGER
CINDY EDWARD
As an industry professional with over 25 years’ experience, Cindy oversees a portfolio of Class A suburban office assets. Her diversified background includes managing commercial and medical office, industrial and multifamily. She is a seasoned contract negotiator, trainer, and construction manager.
Cindy Joined Bradford Allen in 2021 after having held positions with GE Capital, Lillibridge and NAI Hiffman.
Cindy received her degree in Business Administration from Newman University and holds CPM and ARM designations from IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management). She is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker. She likes refurbishing and repurposing old furniture, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
GENERAL MANAGER
TERRI SAMPLES
GENERAL MANAGER
DON WISINSKI
As a general manager in Bradford Allen’s Management Services division, Donald is responsible for the day-to-day operations of both company-owned and third-party assets in the Chicagoland suburbs. Donald brings over 18 years of experience in property and facilities management of commercial office and retail space and has a strong understanding of building mechanical operations. He has developed significant vendor relations, which he incorporates into value and high-quality service for his properties. His notable customer service experience allows for creative and outside-of-the-box solutions to address challenges inclusively. Donald strives to create value for both tenants and owners through budget and project management initiatives.
His responsibilities are multifaceted and include: caring for the maintenance of all assigned properties, tending to tenant relations and addressing tenant needs, and creating fiscal budget plans for landlords based on property goals and direction. In addition, Donald interacts with contractors and sub-contractors to gather estimates, analyze bids, and make recommendations to ownership for possible updates and renovations.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen in 2017, Donald was a property manager for Class B buildings at Boxer Property Management Corporation. He also worked as an area facilities manager at Foresite Realty Partners focusing on distressed and transitional property management along with third-party assignments. Donald began his real estate career with M&J Wilkow in facility management focused on Class A buildings.
Donald resides in Naperville with his wife and enjoys spending his spare time being outside as much as possible, playing golf, and spending time with family. Donald is a graduate of Illinois State University.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
International Facilities Management Association
SR PROPERTY MANAGER
ELIZABETH O’CONNOR
PROPERTY MANAGER
LAURA PECCARELLI
PROPERTY MANAGER
JOLA ROZWADOWSKA
Jola is responsible for the day-to-day operations of both company-owned and third-party properties. Her responsibilities are multi-faceted and include: caring for the maintenance of all assigned properties, tending to tenant relations and addressing tenant needs, and creating fiscal budget plans for landlords based on property goals and direction. In addition, Jola interacts with contractors and sub-contractors to gather estimates, analyze bids, and make recommendations to ownership for possible updates and renovations.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Jola worked at Highland Management Associates, a commercial real estate management company in Lombard as a Commercial Property Manager. In addition, she worked as a residential and commercial property manager and as a leasing agent for a residential property management company before joining Bradford Allen.
Jola graduated from Harper College in Palatine, and is currently working towards her Bachelors in Business Administration, specializing in Business and Project Management, at DeVry University. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, biking, and spending as much time in the outdoors as possible.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER
CHERYL HAASIS
As in industry professional with over 12 years of experience, Cheryl supports a portfolio of Class A suburban office assets. She oversees the administrative functions, as well as monthly financial reporting, budgeting, contract administrative, capital and tenant improvement project involvement, and tenant relations. Cheryl joined Bradford Allen upon the firm’s 2017 purchase of Tri State.
Cheryl enjoys fishing, kayaking, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ELYSSA WILBERT
HR & Office Operations
SR MANAGING DIRECTOR, HR & OFFICE OPERATIONS
ELLEN SOLNER
As the Senior Managing Director, Human Resources & Office Operations, Ellen is responsible for managing the firm’s operational support system, which includes information technology, human resources and strategic branding efforts across all business lines. Her various responsibilities involve handling benefits and employee onboarding/offboarding, telecommunications, and communicating with IT support. Additionally, Ellen acts as project lead and is the point of contact for client relations. Her technical expertise and tenacity are invaluable to the firm’s clients, leadership, and staff.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Ellen worked as an assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she handled the registration of core accounting courses. Ellen currently resides in the Lincoln Square neighborhood and enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her nephew and nieces.
DIRECTOR, HR & OFFICE OPERATIONS
ALISHA McALEVY
Alisha McAlevy joined Bradford Allen in 2018 as an administrative assistant. Her various responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, employee onboarding, telecommunications and IT support. She also acts as the main contact with building management, aiding with technology issues around the office and general troubleshooting. Additionally, Alisha works in InDesign and Photoshop to assist the marketing team to produce marketing collateral for the suburban office team.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Alisha was a recruiter for Apex Lifesciences and performed full cycle recruiting, from finding candidates to scheduling/performing interviews, and completing onboarding on behalf of contractors. She is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University where she earned her degree in Communications.
Alisha lives in Medinah, IL, and she enjoys traveling and venturing into the city as much as possible. In her spare time, Alisha likes to play softball and go to the gym; she also volunteers at Clearbrook for adults with special needs.
MANAGER, OFFICE OPERATIONS
LISSETTE ANDRADE
Lissette Andrade joined Bradford Allen in 2019 as an Executive Assistant. She assists the two partners of the company, Jeffrey Bernstein and Laurence Elbaum. Her various responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, acting as the point of contact between executives and internal/external clients, preparing internal/external corporate documents for team members and industry partners, and processing agreements.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Lissette was a dental claims adjuster at Elite Administration in Park Ridge and an assistant wedding planner for Simply Elegant Weddings in Chicago. She is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, where she earned her bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies.
Lissette lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She enjoys traveling and spending her free time with family and friends. She also enjoys working out at Orange Theory fitness classes, baseball games at Wrigley Field, and live music.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ELLEN ANDERSON
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
DIANA PULIDO
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JESSICA VELAZQUEZ
Jessica joined Bradford Allen in 2018 as an Administrative Assistant. Her various responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, employee on-boarding/off-boarding, telecommunications, and IT support. She also acts as the main contact with building management, maintains contracts, processes agreements, and performs a number of in-office operational tasks.
Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Jessica was an Administrative Assistant at Synergy, and a Receptionist at PEO, the Professional Employer Organization. She is a graduate of Carl Schurz High School.
Jessica is a life-long resident of Chicago and a big Chicago Cubs fan. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
