| Hal
Schwartz (CEO)
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Hal Schwartz founded The Network Real Estate Group, Ltd. in
1993. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer.
Hal has been licensed in the real estate
business since 1985. He is an active member of Northern Illinois
Commercial Association of Realtors having served as Treasurer
and Head of the Governmental Affairs Division as well as being
the President for the Year 2000. Hal was named the Realtor
of the Year, 2000. Hal is also a member of Realtors Forty
Club, an exclusive affiliation available to only 40 top Realtors
in Illinois. Hal has served 2 terms on the Commercial/ Industrial/
Investment Committee of the Illinois Association of Realtors.
In 1998, Hal was appointed to the Leadership Training Academy
of the Illinois Association of Realtors. In 2003 Hal was a
Director of the 9300 member Realtor Association of West/South
Suburban Chicagoland. He was also 2003 Chairman of the Commercial
and Invest ment Committee for that same Board of Realtors.
In addition, Hal has previously served on the Realtors Commercial
Alliance for the National Association of Realtors and on the
Economic Development Committee for the Southland Chamber of
Commerce. He has also served as a Director for the Pediatric
Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Hal is a native of the
Chicago area and has lived and worked in the Northeast Illinois
and Northwest Indiana areas all of his life. He lives in The
Village of Homer Glen with his wife, Linda.
Dimitrios Alexakos (Broker)
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Born in Mavriki, Arcadia , Greece Speaks fluently
Greek and English EDUCATION: ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Chicago , Illinois . MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE.
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Palos Hills , Illinois. ASSOCIATES
IN SCIENCE AND DATA PROCESSING Graduated with Honors. UNIVERSITY
OF IOANNINA Ioannina , Greece B.S. Mathematics; Minor Physics.
2004 Obtained Real Estate Salesperson License WORKING EXPERIENCE:
SBC Services Chicago, Illinois 17 years Senior Systems Analyst,
IBM Mainframe Computer Programmer Hewlett Packard S.A. Athens
, Greece 4 years System Support Specialist-Field Support Programmer-Analyst-Field
Support American Nuclear Society La Grange Park, Illinois
60525 4 years Systems Analyst, Programmer
Jantzen Brice
(Sales Associate)
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 Jantzen
joined Network Real Estate Group, Ltd. in January of 2001.
He began has career as an intern with the firm while
attending Moraine Valley Community College, where he received
an Associate Degree in Science. He then went on to major
in Business with a minor in Psychology at Governor's State
University. Jantzen is an active member of the Northern
Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors (NICAR). His specialization
and concentration is in the acquisition and disposition of
land/development and investment real estate, along with parcel
assemblage and redevelopment. Jantzen is a native of the Chicago-land
area, raised in Orland Park and attended Carl Sandburg High
School. He now resides in Orland Park with his wife
Stefanie and baby boy Pierson Campbell Brice.
Neil
Haleem (Principal:Vice President)
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January of 2000, Neil Haleem joined Network Real Estate Group,
Ltd. as a principal partner and currently holds the position
of Vice President of Business Development. Licensed
and practicing real estate brokerage, development and consulting
since 1988, Neil received the prestigious Diamond Award issued
by the Illinois Association of Realtors for outstanding service
in 1992 and 1993. In addition to being a real estate broker,
Neil has been a licensed real estate appraiser since 1994
and currently serves as the President of Area Appraisals,
Inc. As President, Neil manages a staff of professional real
estate appraisers performing evaluations for all types of
real estate investments for lending institutions, attorneys,
investors and the general public. Neil received an Honorable
Discharge after serving with the United States Army from 1982
to 1985. His first tour of duty was wit h the 1st Infantry
Division based near Stuttgart, Germany. Following his tour
in Europe, Neil was assigned to a mobilized unit at Fort Hood
Texas, serving as a transportation specialist under the post
command of General Wesley Clark. Neil serves on the special
events committee for the Realtors Association of the West/South
Suburban Chicagoland and is currently a member of the Northern
Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors. He has served
on advisory boards with Beverly Bank, St. Paul Federal and
United Trust Bank. Neil has also served as a member of the
University of Chicago Hospital Advisory Council working to
enhance children's services at the hospital. Neil and his
wife Maysoon were born and raised in Chicago and currently
live in Orland Park with their three children, Yasmeen, Abraham
and Adam.
Michael Sims (Broker)
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 Michael
Sims With over twenty years of real estate and mortgage banking
experience, Mr. Sims bring a wealth of experience to
the firm. Within his career, he has conducted feasibility
studies, syndications, acquisition and disposition transactions,
leasing, tenant and investor representation, commercial and
residential development, project management, construction
management, asset management, land assemblage and development,
rehabilitation of existing properties (residential and commercial),
delinquent tax purchasing, foreclosures and loan default workouts,
consulting and investment analysis. With on-going endeavors
in real estate finance, Mr. Sims' technical abilities in structuring
complex transactions facilitates brokerage and investment
goals for clients as well as personal endeavors.Mr. Sims has
been a board member of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association
of Realtors, and also a member in good standing of the National
Association of Realtors, The Illinois Association of Realtors,
and The Chicago Association of Realtors.Prior to entering
Finance & Real Estate, Mr. Sims was a top-producer in
the Micro Computer marketplace. Responsible for negotiating
volume purchase agreements with top Midwestern corporations
and increasing the bottom line profitability for Compushop,
a subsidiary of Bell Atlantic Corporation. During his tenure
with Compushop, Mr. Sims was presented with the President's
Award for Excellence in Sales.Mr. Sims has also been instrumental
in bringing several products to market on a national basis.
In 1984 he co-developed and implemented a software program
which was the first to electronically transmit billing information
from visiting nurse organizations to Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The product was implemented on a national basis and licensing
rights were eventually sold to a larger software house.Mr.
Sims was also a co-founder of International Games, Inc. which
was responsible for the highly successful and internationally
renown card game UNO. Currently UNO is owned and distributed
by Mattel, Inc.Educationally, Mr. Sims studied finance at
Georgetown University and has received a Bachelor of Arts
with a concentration in Marketing from Loyola University of
Chicago. Mr. Sims has been a board member of the Northern
Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors, and also a member
in good standing of the National Association of Realtors,
The Illinois Association of Realtors, The Chicago Association
of Realtors, and The Three-Rivers Association of Realtors.An
accomplished public speaker, Mr. Sims frequently addresses
civic and business organizations on real estate issues. He
can be reached by calling 708-468-4244.
Brian Kochendorfer
(Sales Associate)
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 Brian
Kochendorfer joined Network Real Estate Group in 2007.
Prior to joining Network Real Estate Group, he worked in commercial
insurance and holds a Property & Casualty Insurance license.
Brian earned his B.A degree in Business Management from Columbia
College in 2001. Now as a member of Network, Brian’s
primary concentration is in land and investment real estate.
Brian is also a member of Northern Illinois Commercial Association
of Realtors (NICAR) and International Council of Shopping
Centers (ICSC).
James Misch
(Broker)
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 James
F. Misch joined Network Commercial Real Estate, LLC in April 2007.
Jim specializes in leasing commercial office and retail space.
As a leasing associate, Jim’s goal is to provide his
clients with solutions to their space problems and provide
the most competent service in the commercial real estate leasing
business. Jim works with tenants to resolve their space
needs or landlords to fill their space with qualified tenants.
To accomplish his goals, Mr. Misch strives to build customer
trust by understanding customer needs and wants, maintaining
customer contact, and solving customer problems before they
become critical. Throughout the process, a customer
can expect that Jim will effectively translate complex commercial
real estate information into common terms, combine his technical
competence with dependability and loyalty, and display a high
degree of tact and diplomacy.
The genesis of Mr. Misch’s interests in commercial real
estate came from the audit work he conducted during Resolution
Trust Corporation’s (RTC) clean up of the savings and
loan crisis. Prior to joining Network Commercial Real
Estate, LLC Jim had a distinguished career that spanned 29+
years as a Federal auditor with two Federal agencies:
the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC). While at Treasury he spent 15 years
in the Internal Audit Division of the Internal Revenue Service’s
Inspection Service (now known as the Treasury Inspector General
for Tax Administration). At FDIC, Mr. Misch’s
first 4 of 14 years were loaned to the RTC’s Inspector
General’s Office, Office of Audits, and the remaining
10 years were with FDIC’s Inspector General’s
Office, Office of Audits.
Mr. Misch holds an Illinois real estate broker’s license,
is a Certified Commercial Specialist (CCS), a Certified Internal
Auditor (CIA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
In addition, he earned a BA in Accounting and MA in Computer
Resources Management. His professional associations
include: the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe)
(formerly known as Realtor Association of West/South Suburban
Chicago), the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR),
the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA),
and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
Jim also served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an Accounting
Finance Specialist while assigned to various locations in
the United States, Far East, and Europe.
Maysoon
Haleem (Broker)
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Tammy
Spilis (Principal:Vice
President Retail Division)
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 Tammy
began her real estate career in 1993 when she was appointed
Property Manager of a 58 unit complex by the owner, a Chicago
Real Estate Developer. She joined Network Real Estate Group
in 1994, bringing her property management skill to the company’s
established brokerage and leasing divisions.Since joining
the company, Tammy has consistently been promoted and is now
Vice President of retail and a Principal with the firm. Tammy
has received top honors from her company for production in
both sales and leasing and in 2001 helped form and now heads
the company’s Retail Leasing Division. In 2007 Tammy
was elected corporate secretary for Network Real Estate Group.She
has become an active member of the Northern Illinois Commercial
Association of Realtors, serving on the Planning Commission
in 1996-97, 1997-98 and 1998-99, as the chairperson of the
Nominating Committee for 1998-99 & 2007, and on the Membership/Events
Committee for 2000.In addition, she also served on the Conference
Committee as co-chair in 2000 and 2001 and as Chair in 2002.
After serving as a director on the NICAR Board for 2002, Tammy
was elected Secretary in 2003, Treasurer in 2004, President-Elect
in 2005 and President, 2006. She is currently the Immediate
Past President.Tammy is also a member of the International
Council of Shopping Centers, serves on the Illinois Association
of Realtors Commercial/Investment Committee, which she will
be the Vice Chair this coming year. In 2006, she was initiated
into Lambda Alpha International Ely Chapter and was named
NICAR’s Realtor of the Year, 2006.Raised in the suburban
area, Tammy currently resides in Orland Park with her children.
Frank
Cull
(Principal; Managing Broker - Frankfort Branch)
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Senior Vice President and Managing Broker of
the Frankfort Branch, Frank has been in the real estate business
for 20 years, specializing in Commercial and industrial real
estate and vacant land sales. Frank has closed numerous multi-million
dollar land deals for developers in the south suburbs. A
top producer, Frank has been the recipient of numerous awards
from the Illinois Association of Realtors, including the President's
Club for Outstanding Sales Performance. He is a long time
resident of the Village of Frankfort where he lives with his
wife Joan.
Debi Drake
(Sales Associate)
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 Debi,
a native Chicagoan, joined Network Real Estate Group in July
2007. She initially became licensed and practiced real
estate sales in May 1995, Atlanta, GA, then later obtained
a llinois real estate license in March 2001. She is
currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in real estate.
Debi also has years of experience in property management,
mortgage loan origination, and human resources. She
is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Illinois
Association of Realtors, and MORE (a.k.a. the Realtors Association
of the West/South Chicagoland).
Firas
Naji (Director of
Sales)
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 Firas
Naji joined Network in 2005. He has over 10 years of
Retail experience, an extensive understanding in the retail
industry which allows him to help facilitate relationships
with members of the retail industry. He has also owned
his own successful retail business for the past five years
so he understands the needs and wants of the retail business
owner. Firas Naji graduated from DeVry University with
a Bachelor Degree in Network and Telecommunications Systems
Administration. Now, as a member of the Network team,
Firas is specializing in Investment sales and leasing.
He is also an active member of the International Council of
Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Northern Illinois Commercial
Association of Realtors (NICAR), and the Illinois Association
of Realtors (IAR).
Rosemary Gillece
(Senior Leasing Broker - Retail Division)
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 Rose
has been with Network Real Estate, Group, Ltd. for 8 years
and is a Senior Leasing Associate. She brings with her years
of sales and management experience.
Prior to joining the Retail Division, Rose served as
the listing administrator and assistant to the managing Broker
in our Frankfort office. She was recognized in 2003 for her
efforts and achievements during the year.
Rose has become an active member of the Northern Illinois
Commercial Association of Realtors, serving on the events
committee in 2001, the Conference Committee for 2001 &
2002, the Membership Committee in 2004, as co-chair of the
Membership committee for 2005 and as chair in 2006. She was
named a Director for the Board in 2005 and was installed as
Secretary for the 2007 year. Rose was named the NICAR Retail
Broker of year – 2003 and served as a committee member
for the Pediatrics Oncology Treasure Chest.
In addition to NICAR, she is member of several area
Chambers of Commerce. Rose is a long-time resident of Mokena,
where she resides with her husband Dean and two children,
Amanda & Matthew
Ron Sales
(Sales Associate)
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Associate Broker: Starwood-Sales: Sheraton
Scottsdale Desert Oasis & Westin Kierland Resorts, Associate
Broker: Scottsdale Villa Mirage (Sunterra), Associate Broker:
Orange Tree, Scottsdale (Shell) Real Estate Broker; Arizona
2000-2002, Broadband Services Inc., Phoenix , AZ : Construction
Coordinator, Set up offices for hardened drops and main line
construction. Coordinated crews, worked with cities and utility
companies on a daily basis. Made maps of job sites and calculated
materials to be used. 1993-2000 Signs and Wonders, Chicago
Hts., IL: Owner/Operator A sign company that designed, manufactured
and installed all types of signs. A client base included:
Chicago White Sox, Coca Cola, DeVry Institute, State of Illinois
(Pace)
Canadian National/Illinois Central R.R. various municipalities
including police, emergency and fire depts., every major real
estate company, Woman’s Workout World and clients no
less important, but too numerous to mention. 1998-2000 Network
Real Estate Group, Orland Park , IL : Realtor Assisted in
site location and land acquisition for Walgreens. 1991-1993
ERA Advantage real Estate, Homewood, IL: Manager 1989-1991
Coldwell Banker, Flossmoor, IL: Realtor, top lister and salesperson
1997-1989 Century 21 Seay, Flossmoor, IL: Realtor, top lister
and salesperson 1984-1987 ERA Mathieu, Homewood, IL: Realtor,
top lister and salesperson During the above time frame, Mr.
Sales has made time for the following organizations: Currently
the Vice-President of The Southland Builders Association:
Vice-President Chicago Heights Builders Club: President Chicago
Heights Jaycees: Illinois Jaycees: Chairman, “Miles
of Pride” and “Certified Cities”- which
was a liaison position with the Governor, mayors and city
managers. South Suburban Board of Realtors: Taught indoctrination
to new Realtors, and was on various committees including MLS
software
Ronald Sears
(Broker)
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 Ronald
joined the Network group in 2007, following six years in the
real estate profession which included time with Prudential
CRS as a Broker and with the CCIM Institute as Director of
International Operations / Programs. Ronald specializes
in retail leasing, office leasing and the sale of commercial
development properties. In addition he also works with
international clients seeking commercial investment opportunities
in the United States. He is a REALTORS® Commercial
Alliance member of the National Association of REALTORS®
(NAR); the Illinois Association of REALTORS®, and the
Chicago Association of REALTORS®. He is also an
active member of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association
of REALTORS® (NICAR) and the International Council of
Shopping Centers (ICSC). He holds the CIPS (Certified
International Property Specialist) designation from the National
Association of REALTORS®. He received a Bachelor’s
Degree from State University of New York at Oswego and a Master’s
Degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He
and his wife Mary live in Plainfield.
Alfred Haddad
(Sales Associate)
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 Alfred
Haddad joined Network Real Estate Group in 2007 after a successful
career in retail ownership and operation of independent convenient,
liquor and cellular phone stores. Presently he maintains
ownership interests in ongoing businesses and consuls business
owners and investors. Alfred holds a Bachelor of Science
in Civil Engineering from the University of Jordan, Amman,
Jordan. A resident of Tinley Park/Orland Park area,
Alfred’s influence spans a wide range of business-to-business
contacts.
Hamde Nassar (Broker)
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 Hamde
Nassar joined Network Commercial Real Estate Group January
of 2007. Hamde started his Real Estate career May of 1998
at Century 21. Along with selling Real Estate Hamde has owned
many successful businesses, and brings with him the knowledge
and expertise of running a profitable business. Hamde primarily
focuses on land acquisition, retail development, and the acquisition,
and sale of retail centers. Hamde is a licensed Real Estate
Broker in the state of Illinois. He is an active member of
the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORE), the
Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR), and the National Association
of Realtors (NAR). He can be reached at (708)-468-4238.
William Mustafa
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William Mustafa joined Network Real Estate Group Commercial
Real Estate division in the Tinley Park office in March 2008.
William brings more than 15 years of diversified experience
in all areas of real estate including real estate analysis,
appraising, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, project
management, development, investments and finance. He
will specialize in representing sellers, buyers and developers
of retail properties in the South Chicago-Land area.
Mr. Mustafa began his real estate career in 1985 where he worked for Dean Witter Investments as a stockbroker, placing high net worth investors in real estate Limited Partnerships, Private Placements and REITS, creating 359 clients with $28 million under management.
In 1987, William’s experience led to a rewarding position with NationsBank as a commercial real estate loan officer, specializing in multi-family lending, exceeding sales goals by 125%.
After NationsBank merged with Bank America, He formed Wlm Financial Group, where he continued to provide commercial real estate lending to multifamily properties.
May of 2001, William was offered a position as a contractor at the Federal Aviation Administration Regional Office. His position as a Realty Specialist was involved in all aspects of the FAA real estate projects and transactions. He was appointed as a Real Estate Contracting Officer with twenty-five million dollars contracting authorization and completed over one hundred real estate projects.
William joined Inland Real Estate Sales as an Associate Broker in November of 2003. He was involved in the real estate analysis, transaction management and negotiations in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of retail, multifamily and industrial properties.
William attended Providence High School in New Lenox; graduated from the University Of Illinois with a Bachelors of Arts in Management and a minor in accounting and Roosevelt University Legal Studies Program. He is currently a student at Loyola University School of Law Master of Jurisprudence - Business Law Program. Other specialized education includes: DePaul University College of Law – Dispute Resolution, NationsBank’ Commercial Real Estate Program; Dean Witter Account Executive Training Program; Xerox International Center for Training and Management; and Persons/Wolinsky CPA Review.
Mr. Mustafa is a Certified Commercial Investment Member, CCIM, and belongs to the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors® (NICAR), the Illinois Association of Realtors® and the National Association of Real Estate, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago International Dispute Resolution Association and Chicago’s Association for Conflict Management
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