Donna L. Ballentine

Broker

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Donna has been a part of Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc. since May of 2007. She has worked in the Real Estate Industry for over 12 years. Donna's experience indludes 5 years as the Office Manager of a commercial real estate firm in Naperville and 3 years as an Assistant Property Manager for a 600,000 sq.ft. office complex in Downers Grove. Donna provides a complete range of services in commercial retail, office and industrial leasing and sales. Donna's goal is to develop long-term client realtionships with the very highest level of professionalism. "It is important to understand that each one of our clients is unique, and to approach each transaction with insight and value."

Bryan E. Barus, CCIM

President

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Bryan is an accomplished commercial real estate professional with proven analytical and organizational skills. He is recognized for providing almost 20 years of exceptional leasing, marketing, and consulting service. Since founding Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc. (SRESI) in 1991, Bryan continues to develop a full line of real estate advisory services, including tenant and asset representation, acquisition and disposition, and property management for private and corporate clients alike. His specific responsibilities include supporting all lines of business within SRESI, including client relations, property management, property operations, client communications, strategic planning and marketing. Bryan is also a co-founder of ROC/Suburban, a value-added real estate investment and redevelopment company.
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Lynn M. Barus, CPA

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Lynn, a Certified Public Accountant, joined SRESI in 1997. Lynn has a very strong background in the Public Accounting field. With over ten (10) years experience in the real estate business, Mrs. Barus presently oversees all of the financial functions within the organization, including the creation and implementation of all policies and procedures, thus ensuring operational effectiveness. Mrs. Barus plays a vital role in the day-to-day employee management process. Mrs. Barus also brings to the firm her extensive operational experience. This experience includes developing and monitoring both capital and operating budgets.

 

James K. Dunn

Broker

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James is an investment sales professional who has been involved with the purchase, sale, financing, and development of commercial properties for over 25 years. Since joining Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc. (SRESI) in 2001, James continues to specialize in retail site assemblage and acquisitions on behalf of private investors and commercial owners. Previous to joining the Real Estate Brokerage field, James owned and operated Dunn-Rite Car and Truck Rentals. His background brings both an entrepreneurial and financial perspective to real estate transactions, His concentration in recent years has been the acquisition of cash flow single tenant net lease properties for his clients.
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Christopher S. Ericksen

Broker

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Chris joined SRESI in 2000 and has since become a valuable member of the SRESI team. Chris is a native to the Chicago area and has a well-rounded and diverse real estate background. He has experience in servicing and negotiating on the behalf of numerous Fortune ranked companies. His knowledge and experience in office leasing facilitate a smooth transaction process for landlords and tenants. Chris’ responsibilities include tenant representation for office, industrial and commercial users. Additionally, Chris is the primary leasing agent for over 300,000 square feet of office product within the East/West Corridor. Chris received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from North Central College in Naperville Illinois. He is currently pursuing his CCIM designation.
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Aleks Martinet

Accounting Manager

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Aleksandra M. Martinet graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. For several years, she held the position of Purchasing Supervisor at Cook County Hospital where she honed her accounting and negotiation skills. To further her accounting experience, she took a position with Gerald A. Goldman, CPA, in Lombard, Illinois. This position gave her a foundation in small business accounting. Ms. Martinet then took an executive position with Tameling Industries, a well-respected, high profi le landscaping company. It was at Tameling Industries that she expanded her experience to encompass additional aspects of accounting. Ms. Martinet as an Accounting Manager at SRESI, is responsible for all accounting functions, including accounts receivable/payable, collections, budget preparation, financial analysis and reconciliations.Ms. Martinet works closely with the President, CFO and Property Managers to manage t he day-to-day operations of the accounting department.

 

Carla M. Mikolay

Asset Manager

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Carla Mikolay is currently an Asset Manager, joining the firm in 2007. Working together with her staff, Ms. Mikolay ensures the integrity of annual budgeting, physical property conditions, and the development of tenant retention strategies. Focusing on suburban office, industrial and retail buildings, Ms. Mikolay prepares monthly financial and operational reports, conducts annual operating expense reconciliations and administers lease documents and contract services. Rounding out her comprehensive capabilities, she also manages planning and construction for tenant space and building improvement programs.

 

Pamela Newman

Asset Manager

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Pamela Newman is currently an Asset Manager, joining the firm in 2004. Working together with her staff and the Accounting Department, Ms. Newman ensures the integrity of annual budgeting, physical property conditions, and the development of tenant retention strategies. Focusing on suburban office buildings as well as suburban industrial buildings, Ms. Newman prepares monthly financial and operational reports, conducts annual operating expense reconciliations and administers lease documents and contract services. Rounding out her comprehensive capabilities, she also manages planning and construction for tenant space and building improvement programs.

 

Michelle Olsen

Executive Assistant

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Michelle Olsen joined SRESI in March 2000. As an Executive Assistant, she manages the marketing process throughout all phases of the transaction. Some of Michelle's responsibilities include proposal preparation, creation and distribution of marketing collateral,  market research, positioning of properties on various real estate search engines, and the creation and maintenance of property websites. Michelle also serves as the primary contact for numerous outside vendors and other departments within SRESI.

 

Karyn Reeve, CPA

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Karyn joined SRESI in 2007. Her experience includes accounting, tax, and management advisory services, and problems and concerns of the closely-held business. Her cost accounting experience and technology skills help clients increase profitability by controlling costs and maximizing revenues. Mrs. Reeve performs on-site management meetings with shareholders to review the day-to-day operations and financial results of the organization. She works closely with staff to ensure all internal controls, policies and procedures are implemented properly.

 

Tony Russo

Broker

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Tony enthusiastically joined SRESI in 2006. Prior to SRESI, Tony spent five (5) years with two other real estate firms working the Chicago suburban marketplace. Tony is a lifelong resident of the western suburbs, which helps him guide prospects through the market. He has a well-rounded and diverse real estate background. Tony's responsibilities include tenant/building representation for office, industrial and commercial users in the East-West corridor. Tony utilizes real estate continuing education classes and seminars in order to keep current and enhance knowledge base. Tony is dedicated to working diligently towards meeting the goals of everyone he represents. His career ambitions will no doubt be furthered by his ability to make strong, honest, and personal relationships.
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Harold Stahnke

Broker

630.778.1800 x115

Harold has over 30 years of experience in satisfying the real estate needs of the private, corporate and institutional owners and tenants, in the Chicago metropolitan area. He is intimate with the motivations and goals of these groups as well as their representatives or consultants. Harold has personally represented property owners and tenants, in both Downtown and Suburban Chicago markets, in Lease and Sale transactions ranging in size from 1,000 to nearly 200,000 square feet. Harold has also directed the leasing and marketing activities of a privately owned 1.6 million square foot office building portfolio (for over a 10 year period) and oversaw the day to day management of countless other office, industrial and retail properties.
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