BOB BOSWELL

With over 35 years of experience in commercial Facilities and Construction management, Bob is a versatile professional skilled at performing optimally in ever-changing environments. He brings his observant and quick-thinking skills to his role at BA, where he will be heading up construction services, overseeing all construction, repair, and maintenance projects, and assisting with due diligence and construction underwriting for potential acquisitions.

Bob is also highly adept at translating big-picture vision into practical, strategic action plans for success. In his previous roles, he served as the Sr. Construction Project Manager at Pine Tree Commercial Realty, Director of Construction and Facilities at Cosi Restaurants, and AVP of Facilities nationwide at Bally Total Fitness.

Bob is proficient in a variety of project management software, including Honest Buildings, Procore, Service Channel, and Open Space, as well as Microsoft Projects and Microsoft Office suite.

Bob is married with four grown children and twelve grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends and is a science fiction movie fan.

 

MICHAEL PONTARELLI

Michael joined Bradford Allen in 2015 as a senior managing director in the investment advisory group.  He brings with him a breadth of experience over a twenty-five-plus-year career with leadership experience in asset management, property management, and leasing/brokerage.

Prior to joining BA, Michael was in a senior leadership role at Foresite Realty Partners with oversight of the leasing and operations of nearly four million square feet of office, industrial, and retail properties. In this capacity, he successfully advised some of the world’s largest banks and institutions, such as Wells Fargo, Starwood Capital, LNR Partners, CW Capital, Key Bank, PNC Midland, and C-III Capital.

Previously, Michael served as a principal with his own firm and held senior roles at DTZ Real Estate (acquired by Cushman & Wakefield) and the predecessor to MB Real Estate (acquired by Transwestern Real Estate). His dedication, experience, and resourcefulness have proven to be strong assets over the course of his career.

Michael received his bachelor in business from Bradley University and is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Illinois. He resides in northwest suburban Chicago with his wife and daughters. In his free time, he likes to travel, cook, and participate in outdoor sports.

 

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