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1801 Woodfield Drive,
Savoy, Illinois 61874
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About the Company
SVN | North Star is a leading commercial real estate and business brokerage firm based in Champaign, Illinois. With over 40 years of experience, our team specializes in investment-grade real estate, business sales, 1031 exchanges, and wealth transfer strategies. We are committed to empowering buyers and sellers through trust, clarity, and leadership.
Our expertise extends across business brokerage, helping owners navigate sales, acquisitions, and financial stability. We also facilitate transactions in multifamily developments, hospitality, medical and veterinary spaces, and industrial properties. With a client-first approach, we ensure smooth transitions and maximum value in every deal.
As part of SVN International Corp., we provide national reach while maintaining deep local expertise. Whether buying, selling, or investing, our team is dedicated to helping clients succeed.
Key Highlights:
*Full-service real estate and business brokerage solutions
*Decades of expertise in wealth transfer and strategic transactions
*Diverse experience across multiple property types and industries
*National resources with personalized, local service
Broker Biography
Introduction
My career has taken me from the classroom to the boardroom—and even to the firehouse and basketball court. As a business professor, broker, firefighter, EMT, and referee, I’ve learned that no matter the setting, success hinges on trust, ethics, and a deep commitment to service. These qualities form the backbone of my work with business owners and commercial real estate investors.
With an MBA from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois and over a decade in banking, I’ve built expertise in debt capital, business valuation, and exit strategy development. As a business broker, I’ve helped entrepreneurs navigate high-stakes transitions, using clear communication and meticulous planning to achieve optimal outcomes.
For over 24 years, I’ve been a faculty member at Gies, where I’ve guided more than 6,000 students and led 1,500+ consulting projects for businesses ranging from Fortune 100 companies to family-owned enterprises. These experiences have taught me the power of collaboration and the importance of crafting innovative, client-focused solutions.
Having owned a small business myself, I understand the critical role a business plays in its owner’s financial portfolio. Similarly, for commercial real estate investors, I recognize how property acquisitions and dispositions are key to building and preserving wealth. Whether it’s maximizing the value of a business exit or structuring a real estate deal, I thrive on problem-solving to create strategies that align with long-term financial goals.
Now, as a member of the SVN North Star team, I specialize in guiding business owners and investors through wealth transfer and financial stability strategies. Through networking, I connect clients to the right opportunities, resources, and partners, ensuring they achieve meaningful, lasting success.
Services Provided
SVN North Star business brokerage targets its valuation products, and buyer/seller representation at lower middle-market ($2 – $50 Million) businesses in the Midwest, and smaller businesses within a radius of about 250 miles from Champaign, Illinois.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Illinois — License number 952982
- Indiana — License number 952982
- Kentucky — License number 952982
- Wisconsin — License number 952982
Professional Affiliations
MBBI
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