CATON COMMERCIAL - Key Persons
Since 1997, Amy has enjoyed a fruitful career in the commercial real estate industry, involved in both ground up development of master planned communities, enclosed regional shopping centers and established retail shopping centers. As Caton Commercial's COO, Amy oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic growth of Caton. Prior to joining Caton she led the development and leasing divisions for another commercial real estate firm. Hall has extensive experience in ground up and repositioning of retail assets, commercial real estate transaction negotiations, commercial property management, staff architecture, performance management and optimization, sales and leadership training and development, business line creation, strategic planning, tactical implementation, and budgeting and forecasting.
Professional development and continuing education are Hall's passions. Since 2005 she has helped to educate, mentor, coach and train hundreds of industry professionals for both employers and industry associations, such as CAR, CCIM, the Goldie Initiative and ICSC. She is a commercial real estate industry thought leader; actively participating in various industry conferences and educational institutes. She currently serves on the board of directors for CCIM IL Chapter, the Goldie Initiative, and the ICSC Foundation.
As an active member of the community and philanthropic supporter, she serves as an officer, and past president, of PEO IL Chapter MV (a women's philanthropic educational organization), on the fundraising committee for the O'Brien School for the Maasai, and served as a board of director for the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra. She actively volunteers with organizations such as PADS, Family Shelter Services, Chicago Help Initiative, Feed My Starving Children, the Chicago Food Bank and others. Amy holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Psychology and Master of Arts in Professional Development
Andrew Wiesemann began his career in real estate in 2013 focusing primarily on residential and commercial investment management. Because of his first-hand knowledge and expertise in managing investment portfolios, he offers his clients guidance and experience in real estate acquisitions, leasing, financing, and building operations management of commercial properties. Andrew Wiesemann's diligent and hardworking nature paired with a passion for finding clients profitable investments has helped build Andrew's reputation as a qualified and capable Broker. He also holds a Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson license.
As an outdoor enthusiast, Andrew is a member of Ducks Unlimited Lake Forest chapter as well as Halter Wildlife. Andrew graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2008 and holds degrees in Finance and Spanish. He lives in Lake Forest with his wife, daughter, and two dogs.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Commercial Real Estate Broker, Adviser
Andy Velkme is a Commercial Real Estate Broker, Adviser and Speaker focused on innovative real estate concepts including co-living, co-working, adaptive re-use, creative mixed use and incubation spaces, here at Caton Commercial Real Estate Group! Andy Velkme partners with Developers, PropTech Firms, Investors and Owner/Operators. He looks worldwide for concepts and ideas that are changing the way we all use space on a day to day basis. Andy Velkme of Caton Commercial works globally, nationally and locally.
Andy Velkme is a dual citizen of the United States of America and the European Union. As a citizen of the Republic of Latvia, Andy represents a diverse book of clients locally, nationally and internationally. He is focused on building his client base of innovative firms and investors, especially foreign firms expanding into the US marketplace or regional US firms expanding further in the United States. Currently he represents Berlin based Property Technology firm Medici Living Group in the expansion of their Quarter's brand co-living concept into the United States market.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director of Caton Property Management LLC
Barbara Montes is the Managing Director of Caton Property Management LLC. She assists ownership on an executive level with the oversight of the property management operations and providing guidance to staff, due diligence, training, assessment of operations, assisting with property performance evaluation, repositioning properties, creating standard operating procedures, budget preparation, market studies, and filing for Energy Star and other sustainable building certifications such as the IREM Certified Sustainable Property.
Prior to starting with Caton Property Management, Barbara was the founder of APT Property Management Consulting, LLC. As a consultant, Barbara worked closely with investors and owners of commercial and multifamily real estate assets to assist them with many of the facets of property management.
Prior to starting her own consulting firm, Barbara Montes was Senior Managing Director for Kennedy Wilson Properties Group. She oversaw a large portion of the company's national fee-managed multifamily portfolio and was responsible for the management and leasing of more than seven million square feet of office, retail and multifamily properties. She also supervised the management, leasing, construction, and accounting activities of the properties in her Midwest region. Barbara Montes was responsible for all financial and technical services in Kennedy Wilson's Chicago office and oversaw human resources and payroll administration for property and regional personnel.
During her 29+ years of real estate management experience, Barbara has had the privilege of training and working closely with some of the most prestigious marketing firms in the country. Barbara has extensive experience in strategically directing lease-ups of luxury multifamily high rises, garden-style properties, and property rehab and repositions from construction to stabilization. Furthermore, she has overseen the management of student housing communities throughout the country. Prior to being promoted to Senior Managing Director, Ms. Montes was the Marketing Director for Kennedy Wilson for seven years and taught apartment leasing classes throughout the country.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Board Member of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors
Bill Caton believes in personalized, quality service based on experience that brings value to his clients. Under his direction, Caton Commercial has taken a leading role in helping shape communities where they do business to become ideal places to live, work, and prosper through Caton Commercial Real Estate Group's commitment to positive change, communication, and diligent research.
Bill Caton specializes in commercial development, farmland sales, 1031 exchanges, and commercial and industrial leasing and sales. He lists and sells hotels, commercial land, farms, retail centers, and commercial lots. More recently, Bill has been working in the area of multi-family master leasing and sales. He has developed a platform for innovative international concepts wishing to expand their operations into the United States. He is currently working with QUARTERS, a Germany based co-living company focused on expanding into several Central Business Districts throughout the United States.
Bill Caton is Past President and a Board Member of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors and is on the NICAR Board of Directors. Bill was the Charter Chairman of NICAR's Commercial Global Business Council. In addition, Bill is part of the Illinois Realtors (IR) where he has served as Chairman of the Commercial/Industrial/Investment Committee and IR Global Committee. Bill is currently a member of the Global Working Group, the Public Policy & Government Affairs Member Involvement Group, and is a major investor in the REALTORS Political Involvement Committee.
Bill has served two terms as President of the Plainfield Rotary, and is a founding member of the Kiwanis Club of Plainfield. Additionally, Bill is an on-going member of the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development Council, a member of the Chicago Farmers Association, Will County Farm Bureau, and the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He is an investor and past board member of Will County Center for Economic Development Council.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President & Land Specialist
Job Titles:
- Member of the Respected & Valued Partners Team
- CCIM
Brian K. Dolan, CCIM has been engaged in marketing of Industrial and Commercial Real Estate since 1977. In February 1988, Brian successfully completed the Realtor National Marketing Institutes CCIM Program and is a current Designee.
The Dolan and Murphy Team has been involved in the syndication and ownership of neighborhood shopping centers and industrial facilities in excess of $30,000,000.00. In addition Dolan & Murphy Management, LLC, is responsible for the management of close to 1 million square feet of retail, office and industrial properties over the past 15 years. Brian has been involved in excess of $300,000,000 of real estate transactions in his 38 year career.
Brian is currently on the Board of Directors for NICAR (Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors) having been named it's Realtor of the Year for 2014 and is on the Illinois Association of Realtors Commercial, Industrial and Investment Committee. Dolan is an active member in the Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers (AIREB), an Association of the leading Industrial Brokers in the Chicagoland area, the Montgomery Economic Development Corp and a principal supporter and current Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, and a current member of the Board of Directors for Oak Trust Credit Union.
Dolan is married to wife , Kathryn , who enjoy five children, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager
- Property Manager
Cheryl is the glue that holds Dolan & Murphy together wearing several hats a the leader of the administration staff as well as the financial administer of the investment and managed properties held by Dolan & Murphy.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Principal of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group
Christina Caton Kitchel is a Principal of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, a family-owned Naperville brokerage and property management business established in 1987. Christina Caton Kitchel has over 12 years of experience in commercial real estate, retail leasing, investment sales, and ground-up, multi-use commercial property development; including navigation of municipal approvals. As Director of Leasing for Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, Christina Caton is actively involved in site selection, evaluation of product, and lead generation for the entire leasing team. Christina is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) candidate, and participates in many national industry conferences and events. Through her industry experience and community involvement, Christina Caton Kitchel continually exceeds her clients' needs to successfully attain their real estate objectives.
Christina currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, is active in NACC B2B, NACC Political Action Committee, Family Business RoundTable, Legacy Circle, and sits on the steering committee for the NACC Legislative Forum. Christina's other memberships include the Aurora Regional Chamber, Romeoville Chamber of Commerce, Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce, and Will County Center for Economic Development. Christina and Caton Commercial are active supporters and sponsors of KidsMatter Charity.
With her primary specialty in retail leasing, Christina has experience in both landlord and tenant representation allowing for a deep understanding of the deal points from both sides of the table. Recent clients include Avram Builders, RPAI, 2 Investment Group, Village of Winfield, Paramount Theater, City of Aurora, Millennium Pediatrics, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Loaves & Fishes, Molly's Cupcakes, Dunkin' Donuts, Shyft Pilates, Pizza Mia!, LLT Group, and Firefly Nights Photography, as well as several medical practice expansions.
Daniel J. Dolan has been associated with Dolan & Murphy, now the Dolan and Murphy Team of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group since April of 2006. Dan received his Real Estate license in 2006 and specializes in the listing and sale of industrial properties in the Fox Valley area as well as commercial sales and leasing.
In 2010, Daniel was asked to serve on the Board of Directors of Joseph Corporation, a position which he currently holds. In 2007, Daniel became a member of the Aurora Kiwanis Club and was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for a 3-year term. Daniel is also a member of NICAR (Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors).
Daniel is married and has three children and two grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Broker
- President of
Before joining Caton Commercial Real Estate Group as the Dolan and Murphy Team, Daniel T. Dolan, was President of of Dolan & Murphy, Inc.. Dolan and Murphy is a family team that Daniel T. Dolan has been a part of since 1973. Daniel received his Real Estate license in 1974. He was awarded his CCIM designation by the Realtors National Marketing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, in May of 1982. Dolan was on the Board of Directors of the Northern Illinois CCIM Chapter for a period of four years and served as its President in 1987. Dolan was directly involved in the organization of the Real Estate Consortium, and very actively involved nationally in creating regionalization of CCIM Chapters under the guidelines of the Realtors National Marketing Institute. In 1994, Dolan was solicited to be on the Board of Directors of NICAR (Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors). This newly formed Board of Realtors was designed to provide Commercial Real Estate practitioners with professional, educational, and legislative services not available from any other centralized source, operating as a clearing house for industry information and activity.
In 1997, Dolan was asked to serve on the Board of Directors of Harris Bank-Aurora, a position which he held for 12 years. In 1999, Dolan was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, and as Chairman of the Economic Development Group comprising of Development and Public Works, Legislative Action and Central City Development. Dolan was appointed and served as Chairman of the Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce 2002-2003.
In 2004, Dolan was asked to join the Seize The Future Foundation Board of Directors in conjunction with the Aurora Economic Development Corporation, a position he still holds.
In 1981, Dolan began syndicating real estate in the form of Private Illinois Limited Partnerships. He structured the acquisition of several neighborhood shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial complexes. In the early 1990's Dolan began forming several land partnerships to purchase, develop, and build several retail, office and specialty-use buildings and continues to do so to this date.
In May of 1999, Dolan established Dolan & Murphy Management, L.L.C. to provide Management Services for his partnerships and others throughout Aurora and the Fox Valley, and currently manages approximately 1 million square feet of retail, office and industrial properties. As a Real Estate Broker/Developer, Dolan has represented such companies as The Levy Organization, Loctite Corporation, McDonald's, TriCon Global, Marriott, Aldi, Inc., Crown Development Group, Amli Realty, American Food Stores, Walgreens, BP Amoco and Mobile Oil, as well as several other retail tenants, and is affiliated with select individual investors throughout Europe.
Dolan has been actively involved with several philanthropic endeavors throughout the community over his 40 years in business. Dolan has always believed that he can make a difference, and his approach is to "Sheppard the old, heal and protect the young, and feed the hungry". Dolan has made a conscientious decision, at this point in his career and life, to concentrate on two major endeavors which he holds close to his heart: The Annual Holiday Food Drive and CASA Kane County.
Industry veteran, Eddie Palacios, brings over 19 years of experience in the real estate field to Caton Commercial Real Estate Group. Prior to joining Caton Real Estate, Eddie Palacios spent 13 years with a commercial real estate firm, where he specialized in landlord representation and tenant representation, shopping center sales, and acquisitions. Eddie Palacios was also responsible for the growth of many developments and businesses for retail and restaurant startups. He has also successfully represented small retail and franchises in their expansion goals. Some of his clients include Dunkin, Shinto, Cilantro, as well as numerous other retail, office, and small industrial concepts. Eddie has extensive experience and expertise with municipalities and village officials to help his clients with land acquisitions, sales, leasing, TIF, and tax reductions. Eddie Palacios brings a depth of experience, clients, and exceptional customer service to Caton Commercial Real Estate.
Prior to becoming a real estate broker, Eddie spent 10 years in the garment industry as a sales representative at the Chicago Apparel center and for the whole Midwest. He sold to stores such as Bloomingdales, Carson's, Marshall Fields, Nordstrom's, and many small boutiques across his territory.
Eddie has been involved in restaurant operations, front and back of the house, as well as brand development, identity, and growth. He has been a leader in executing brand awareness, concept development, and implementing day to day and long-term plans with clients.
Aside from real estate, Eddie's other passion is his 35 plus years of involvement with soccer. His prolific playing career has led to the last 25 years of coaching and teaching youth and collegiate soccer at the highest levels; earning him a reputation as a "go-to coach" to help players achieve their next level aspirations and dreams.
Expertise:
Retail Tenant Representation
Retail Concept Development
Fatina Sayegh is an experienced commercial broker committed to facilitating the best possible outcome for her clients' real estate investment objectives. Serving industrial owners, occupants and investors, Fatina's main focus is the robust I-55 Corridor of Chicago with coverage throughout Will County and the Chicagoland industrial market.
Fatina's industrial property expertise includes real estate and supply chain solutions to distribution, logistics and warehouse companies on matters including relocations, site search analysis, investment sales and leasing services. Her insights into the industrial market include first-hand knowledge of distribution and logistics operations within the I-55 submarket.
Ms. Sayegh has achieved certification with the CCIM Institute in both Financial and Market Analysis of Commercial Investment Real Estate and actively pursues continuing education to the advantage of her clients and colleagues. She is an active member of the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce and was nominated for Best of Bolingbrook Business Awards in February 2022. She is also a bilingual Arabic speaker.
Job Titles:
- Certified Commercial Investment Member
- Commercial Broker
Jackie Konrath joined Caton in 2017 and brings with her more than 15 years of commercial real estate experience. Jackie's positions have dealt in both real estate brokerage and property management. As such, she has worked extensively with owners, landlords and tenants, both local and national. As a Commercial Real Estate Broker at Caton Commercial she specializes in leasing and sales of retail, office, and industrial properties. Jackie's hands on approach, problem solving skills, and open and direct communication method provide clients with a true advocate for all of their real needs.
Jackie is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) candidate and has completed advanced work in property, financial and market analyses and has demonstrated extensive expertise in the facets of the commercial real estate industry.
Expertise:
Tenant Representation
Retail Sales & Leasing
Seller Representation
Property/Market Evaluation
Job Titles:
- Director of Marketing
- Executive
Jennifer Pollack has worked in commercial real estate for more than 15 years, most recently as a real estate administrator, where she oversaw office operations and transaction management. At Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, she is responsible for building brand awareness, creating property marketing brochures, offering memoranda, promotional pieces, and email and social media marketing campaigns.
Jennifer Pollack has extensive experience in executive and brokerage support, bookkeeping, and office management.
Jennifer received a bachelor's degree from North Central College in Naperville, IL. She is an active volunteer with Hedd Mutt Foundation Dog Rescue and has also been an active volunteer with Feral Fixers, Humane Haven Animal Shelter, ADOPT Pet Shelter, Feed My Starving Children, The Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Sole Hope.
Industry veteran, Joe Herron, brings 20 years of experience in retail tenant representation and in the leasing of retail commercial property. Prior to his time at Caton Commercial, Joseph Herron was instrumental in the pre-leasing of various power centers from initial inception to construction within the Chicago area's newest suburban retail corridors. Joseph Herron has also successfully represented several retail tenants in executing their expansion efforts throughout the city of Chicago and its suburbs. Some of his past clients have included Dunkin Donuts, American Sale, Macy's Inc., Bridgestone/Firestone, and Buona Restaurants, as well as numerous other retail concepts. From negotiating over 200 retail leases in excess of 20,000 SF to implementing Red Robin's urban concept multiple store roll-out as they tested their first units in downtown Chicago, Joe Herron serves as a knowledgeable resource to Caton Commercial's team and clients.
Joseph Herron has also created and currently manages a national broker network focused on corporate disposition efforts on behalf of 7-Eleven, Inc. in 45 states. He has effectively aided several other retailers including Costco and Toys R Us in the disposal of closed or closing locations.
Prior to becoming a real estate broker, Joe spent 10 years serving on active duty in the United States Air Force and is a veteran of the Gulf War. Joe has also been a commercial broker with Mid-America Real Estate Corporation for ten years, and with Lee & Associates for seven years. Joe was Caton Commercial's Broker of the Year for 2018.
Matt is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin & Illinois as well as an experienced Veterinary Transition Expert. Over the years Matt has had the privilege to work with doctors and healthcare professionals to evaluate their real estate needs. Matt works with doctors in every stage of their career including practice startups, leasing space, buying real estate, building their dream practice, or selling their practice. As an industry expert in the Veterinary and Dental industries he has had the privilege of being a speaker at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium, Western Veterinary Conference, Lone Star Vet Academy, and many other continuing education events.
Matt currently resides in the Texas Hill Country where he and his family enjoy camping, exploring local small towns, fishing, and eating Texas BBQ.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Broker Development
Matthew brings years of experience as a commercial real estate executive, broker and investor. As Vice President of Broker Development he oversees production, recruiting, training and development of Caton Commercial's real estate brokerage across multiple office locations.
Throughout his career, Matthew has collaborated with hundreds of investment sales agents and loan originators nationwide, transacted north of $400MM of sales and has brokered or acquired (directly or indirectly) over 50 commercial assets. As an investor, he is actively acquiring and improving existing real estate (commercial and residential), purchasing mortgage notes and developing land (urban and rural).
Prior to commercial real estate, Matthew contributed to the growth of several organizations, including two Fortune 500 companies. Over the years, he has developed an impressive track record of closing multi-million dollar transactions and managing client relationships throughout the U.S., Middle East and Europe. Matthew Drane holds a B.S. from Miami University's Richard T. Farmer Business School and an M.B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Job Titles:
- Associate Commercial Broker
- in 2022 As an Associate Commercial Broker
Payton joined Caton Commercial in 2022 as an Associate Commercial Broker after working in and around the commercial real estate industry since 2015. Her previous positions have given her the ability to understand numerous aspects of commercial real estate and have provided her with a foundation to help her own clients. She has worked extensively with real estate acquisitions and development, both locally and on a national scale. As a Commercial Real Estate Broker at Caton Commercial, Payton has taken over a national broker network that is focused on corporate disposition efforts on behalf of 7-Eleven, Inc. in 32 states.
Payton has extensive experience with Real Estate CRM software and location intelligence platforms as she was involved at the creation of a development company that delivers turn-key build-to-suit options for several retailers around the U.S. Payton's work ethic, enthusiasm to learn, and her communication and marketing background allow her to provide exceptional care for her clients' commercial real estate needs. Building upon her varied experiences, Payton works to find solutions for her clients which are uniquely suited to their particular needs.
Randy Petri has done consulting work on annexation and zoning issues and managed PUD approvals. He has supervised environmental remediation projects and negotiated development agreements with municipalities. Randy Petri has gained TIF reimbursement when it was applicable to save projects that were not otherwise viable.
Randy Petri has worked with sales projections and ROI formats from the retailer's perspective and pro-forma models in the development arena. Randy performed the duties of a property manager, controlling as many as 65 store locations for a multinational corporation, and he has managed shopping centers for an individual entrepreneur.
Randy brings concern for his client's long term profitability to every job, his breadth of experience being his greatest asset to his associates.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Western Illinois University
Job Titles:
- Commercial Broker at Caton Commercial Real Estate Group
- Senior Broker
Rich Bowden is a commercial broker at Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, specializing in leasing retail properties in the Chicagoland Market. Rich Bowden has significant experience in all facets of leasing and marketing retail properties and is well-versed in lease term negotiation and the nuances of both commercial tenant representation and landlord representation.
Prior to joining Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, Rich spent four years in retail leasing at both LM Commercial Real Estate and GK Development. His previous career in radio broadcasting both as a sales manager and on-air personality prepared him for being "on-demand" all day in the brisk world of commercial real estate. His sonorous voice sounds like a broadcaster's too.
Expertise:
Retail Leasing
Retail Tenant Representation
Retail Landlord Representation
Affiliations:
Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker
Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Roger Chavez brings 15 years of property management experience to Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, joining the firm from Key Investment & Management in Lombard, IL, where he served as a Commercial Property Manager and Broker Associate. Roger is responsible for managing and leasing residential, office, retail, and industrial properties; negotiating commercial leases; and supervising maintenance and capital improvement projects.
At Caton Commercial, Roger handles the day to day operations for property management including contracting building maintenance, financial performance analysis, and responding to tenant and client needs. Roger Chavez performs regular property inspections, ensures the property is secure, and responds to emergencies. In addition, he oversees the collection of rent and security deposits, prepares monthly management reports, performs CAM reconciliations, and conducts move-in and move-out inspections.
Roger received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Robert Morris University.
Ryan J. Dolan has been associated with Dolan & Murphy, now the Dolan and Murphy Team of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, since receiving his license in April of 1996. Ryan is the youngest son of Daniel D. Dolan and brother of Brian K. Dolan and Daniel T. Dolan.
Ryan is a 1991 graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School and attended Waubonsee Community College and Kishwaukee College, respectively. In early November, 1999, Ryan completed coursework and obtained his broker's license. Ryan has specialized in the sales and leasing of Commercial and Industrial property in and around the Fox Valley Area, as well as the listing and sales of farm and development land sites. Ryan oversees in excess of half a million square feet of Commercial, Industrial and Office property plus several hundred acres of farm and development land owned by Dolan & Murphy partnerships.
Ryan's personal goal is to provide excellent customer service using his extensive knowledge and expertise developed from the many years of work, research and relationship building in this market. His mission is to make every client a lifelong client.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner SVP, Investment Sales
Steve Caton joined Caton Commercial Real Estate in 2003 after graduating from Purdue University. Steve entered the business with a focus on retail and industrial leasing, evolving from there to sales of income producing assets, adding developer services shortly thereafter. Following the financial crisis of 2008, Steve shifted to the disposition of REO assets for local, regional, and national banks, as well as distressed sales for private owners. He has advised or represented properties for multiple banks including Wells Fargo, MB Financial, The Private Bank, First Community Bank of Joliet, First Merit Bank, Helios, Marquette Bank, Princeton National, and Inland Bank.
As the economy rebounded, Steve evolved his business efforts into tenant representation in both the retail and medical office sectors. He has more recently partnered with the German Co-Living Company, Quarters, on their US expansion. He has completed deals for Quarters in Washington DC, Austin, and Chicago. Steve has also expanded his representation of innovative multi-family concept operators into short term rental spaces, working with Trove and Kasa. His understanding of co-living markets has enabled him to assist Node-Living out of London and Toronto, and Miles out of LA with finding locations for their brands.
Steve has raised capital for syndicated investor groups in the retail sector and has recently partnered with Elk Development on multi-family solo suites projects in LA and Nashville as a co-GP. Steve has also sourced and placed debt for ground up projects, as well as partnered in a development company that delivers turn-key build-to-suit corporate 7-Eleven's in the US. In addition, Steve has an investment group that buys corporate single tenant retail and medical office spaces and completes lease restructuring for value-add. Currently, Steve has put together a group developing corporate urgent care deals, Advanced Care, and corporate Surgery and Ambulatory centers for the publicly traded company Healthcare Solutions Holding Co, recently completing transactions in Utah and Texas.
Steve also consults with municipalities for the development of their downtowns and to advise on attracting developments and businesses. He has represented the Village of Winfield, IL in their downtown redevelopment and has acted in an advisory capacity to Joliet, IL as well. Steve also represents development projects, such as power centers or large mixed-use developments like City Gate West in Naperville, IL. Steve has helped put together entitlements, zoning, land packaging, land banking, due diligence services, equity raises, site selection, development agreements, TIF work, and deals in Opportunity Zones.
Steve is a board member of the local economic development committees of Romeoville, IL and past board member of the Economic Development Committee of Crest Hill, IL, and is involved with the Will County Center for Economic Development. Steve is an active board member of the IL Chapter of CCIM.
Steve has represented the interests of notable companies such as: Medici Living Group, Bulldog Ale House, MCZ Development, Node-Living, Kasa, McDonalds, Road Ranger, Marathon Oil, MB Financial, Advanced Care, Dog Haus, American Development Partners, Elk Development, Sixty-West, S2A Modular Factories, Lee Fry Properties, Atlas Oil, Circle K, LA Fitness, Limestone Brewing Company, Merlins, Dunkin Donuts, Mid America Development Group, Cambria Hotels, Holiday Inn Express, Burger Rebellion, Nova Cinemas, NASCAR Carwash, Nextdoor Storage, Industry, Q Factor, Smoothie King, and Walgreens.
As a member of ICSC, NAR, NICAR, CCIM, and various chambers of commerce, Steve strives to develop professionally and stay connected in the marketplace to position his clients' needs with a market expert and to give them an edge. Steve's primary areas of expertise are commercial investment sales, commercial leasing and sales, land acquisition, equity raises, deal structures, and developer representation.
Outside of putting deals together, Steve enjoys photography, skiing, traveling, rock climbing, volunteering, spending time with his family, biking, and playing guitar. Steve is also a board member of New Life for Haiti, a volunteer-based non-for-profit dedicated to rebuilding poverty-stricken regions of Haiti.
Steven P. Eschbach, CFA, is a Commercial Broker with Caton Commercial Real Estate Group.
Mr. Eschbach joined Caton in 2021 with over 40 years of mergers and acquisitions experience in various financial executive roles with Fortune 1000 companies as well as owning his own business brokerage firm since 2016, Transworld Business Advisors of Naperville www.tworld.com/naperville
He has been involved in dozens of transactions ranging in size from less than $100,000 to over $20 billion, and his expertise spans many industries, including but not limited to energy, healthcare, technology, retail, entertainment, manufacturing, and construction, as well as franchise sales and franchise development.
Steve has been involved in a number of national industry and nonprofit organizations and is currently an Executive Board Member of the Career & Networking Center based in Naperville. He is also a member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce.
A Chartered Financial Analyst since 1989, Steve holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and an MBA in Investment Finance from the University of Hartford.