COLEMAN LAND COMPANY - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Vice President
• Agent Insight

Christine Coleman grew up in St. Charles, Illinois. After graduating from St. Charles North High School she attended St. Olaf College and in 2008 earned her BA in Dance. After dancing professionally for a few years she broke into the real estate business in 2012. She got her license while working as an assistant to her father and mentor, Mark Coleman. As the fourth generation REALTOR of the Coleman Land Company, Christine is backed by the wealth of information and history her family provides. This support, paired with her ambition, drive, and desire to truly help people, has allowed her to find success in the residential and commercial fields. She is a proud member of the REALTOR Association of the Fox Valley, the Illinois Association of REALTORS, and the National Association of REALTORS. Christine served on the RAFV Board of Directors from 2015-2017 and a 3 year term as Chair of the REALTOR Association of the Fox Valley's Young Professional Network. In September of 2018, Christine was honored to be awarded the 2019 REALTOR of the Year Award. She currently serves on the Technology and Communication Committee and "anchors" the association's news updates. Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRAFVChannel

Job Titles:

• Senior Vice President
• Agent Insight

Jim Coleman was born in St. Charles and grew up in Elgin. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1964 and University of Illinois Champaign in 1968 with a BA in Economics. He then fulfilled a lifelong dream by enlisting in the U.S. Navy flight program becoming a Navy Pilot and serving his country from 1969 to 1971. In 1972 he decided to change careers by leaving the Navy and joining his father in the real estate business in St. Charles. He quickly realized that success in the real estate business would require community involvement and hard work. He joined the St. Charles Jaycees in 1973 where he made many life long friends and served as President. He also was active in the Kiwanis Club and many other church and community activities. Jim served on the board of directors and became President of the Fox Valley Board of Realtors. He was awarded the title of Realtor of the Year in 1994 for his community service and service to the board of Realtors. Jim's father mentored his career development by teaching him the real estate business which included selling and appraising real estate. Jim Sr. died in 2013. He was certified as a Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) and the firm continues to serve a broad appraisal clientele. Jim's career to date has included sales of all types of properties including residential, commercial, industrial and vacant land. He has consistently been a multi-million dollar producer. In addition he has developed the Coleman Management Company which provides management services for residential, commercial and condominium properties. James Coleman Sr. was joined by two of his sons in 1972, Jim Jr. and Mark. The Coleman Land Company incorporated in 1975 with James L. Coleman, Sr. as President, James Coleman, Jr. and Mark Coleman as Vice Presidents. The principal business activities during the 1970's were residential and farm brokerage, and appraisal services. As James Jr. and Mark immersed themselves in the business, other real estate services were added including property management and real estate development. Peter Soderquist joined the firm in 1980 coming from a construction background. Pete has focused on appraisal and property management activities specializing in industrial properties. Pete acquired an ownership interest in the Coleman Land Company in 1995. Today, the associates of Coleman Land Company offer decades of wide-ranging real estate experience, knowledge and resources. This enables them to provide varied real estate services to a broad client base in the residential, commercial and agricultural markets. The Coleman Land Company also engages in commercial leasing; real estate appraisal and consulting; property management; and for a growing segment of clients, real estate development.

Leslie Coleman had been in real estate continuously since 1920, and from 1921 to 1931 his firm, Coleman Brothers, was located on LaSalle Street in Chicago. From 1931 to 1940 (during the Great Depression) he operated his real estate business from his home in Wayne, Illinois. Leslie chose Coleman Land Company as the name of the firm because the term "Land" meant not only the earth, (surface, sub-surface and air) but all things attached to it by nature or man. The Coleman Land Company's first location was on Main Street in downtown St. Charles above the then St. Charles National Bank building. In 1952, the Company moved to a downtown storefront building at 217 West Main Street until 1985 when they purchased their present corner location at 703 East Main Street. Leslie died in 1957 and James Coleman carried on the family tradition. In 1960, as result of his efforts to broaden the scope of the Company as well as increasing its professionalism, James Coleman sought and earned the coveted MAI designation by the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, now known as The Appraisal Institute. James Coleman went on to develop an impeccable reputation in the community for competence and integrity.

Job Titles:

• Agent Insight
• Designated Managing Broker / President
• Member of the REALTOR Association of the Fox Valley

Mark Coleman has been actively engaged in the general real estate brokerage business with the Coleman Land Company (est.1940) since 1973, as partner of a four-generation family-owned business and has cultivated the reputation as being professional, honest, loyal, caring and competent. Mark Coleman spent the early part of his career focusing on general brokerage and real estate appraising. Appraisal valuation is a real estate niche his father, James Coleman Sr. MAI, developed in the 1960's. Working under an MAI gaveMark Coleman invaluable experience across a broad spectrum of property types including agricultural, multi-family, office and industrial, paving the way for a full and diverse real estate brokerage practice. Today, Mark Coleman focuses exclusively on brokerage. He has partnered on the development of large multi-million dollar office and retail projects, served as primary leasing agent and brokered multi-million dollar land development transactions. Mark also handles single family residential transactions along with apartment buildings and industrial buildings. Mark Coleman is a member of the REALTOR Association of the Fox Valley and served as a board member and its President in 1988; and is an active member of the National Association of REALTORS and the Illinois Association of REALTORS. Mark is an avid racquetball player, a member of the Illinois Racquetball Association, the United States Racquetball Association and has competed in numerous local tournaments throughout the years. He is also an avid golfer, guitarist musician, paddler, bicyclist and a motorcycle enthusiast. He resides in the Campton Hills/St. Charles area with his family which includes his wife of 43 years and their two college-grad children.