About Brian Properties

Robert L. Whisler

Chairman

CPM

Career Summary
Bob started his career with Brian Properties in 1983. As President, he is directly responsible for the leasing and management of office, medical buildings, shopping centers, and apartment buildings. Brian Properties’ commercial real estate portfolio currently totals thirty-eight (38) properties and over 1,500,000 square feet. He is also very active with the listing and selling of commercial/investment property in the Northwest Suburban area of Chicago.

The following companies represent a small sample of the many organizations Bob
has developed a working relationship with:
    • Wellington Partners
    • Northwest Community Healthcare
    • Realtor Association of Northwest
    • Arlington Heights Park District Chicagoland
    • Joseph Freed & Associates

Professional/Civic Affiliations and Awards
Realtor Association of Northwest Chicagoland
Illinois Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Arlington Heights Rotary Club, 1991-Present
Rolling Green Country Club
Board Member of Arlington Heights Dollars for Scholars
Chairman Member Services - Illinois Association of Realtors, 1998
Executive Committee - Illinois Association of Realtors
Realtor of The Year, 2000
Treasurer - Northwest Association of Realtors, 1996
President-Elect - Northwest Association of Realtors, 1997
President - Northwest Association of Realtors, 1998
Past President - Diversified Ventures, Inc. (not-for-profit entity) - Northwest
Association of Realtors, 1999
Board Member - Lattof YMCA, 1991-2000
President - Arlington Baseball Boosters, Inc, 1980-Present
Coach - Arlington Heights American Legion Baseball team, 1980-2006
Northwest Community Healthcare Foundation Golf Committee Chairman
President - Arlington Heights Park Board, 2002-2004, Current Commissioner

Education
Indiana University - Bachelor's Degree in General Studies and Business Certificate, 1983
Licensed Real Estate Salesman State of Illinois, 1982
Licensed Real Estate Broker State of Illinois, 1983
Certified Property Manager - Institute of Real Estate Management, 1987
State of Illinois Continuing Education Instructor’s License, 1990

Contact Information:
E-Mail: rwhis@brianproperties.com
Direct: (847) 640-1500
Direct Fax: (847) 640-6199
Cell: (847) 902-1738

Mark R. Meskauskas

President

Career Summary
Mark started his career in tenant representation in the Downtown Chicago market. He helped clients in lease negotiations and space disposition and ultimately completed over 10 million dollars of transactions. Mark joined Brian Properties, Inc. in 2011 and specializes in the leasing of over 2 million square feet of office, retail, and medical space throughout Chicagoland. Mark is also responsible for business development in the Northwest Chicago submarket specifically focusing on property management, leasing, and tenant representation assignments. Additionally, Mark helps clients as a tenant and buyer representative in searching for properties for lease or for sale.

Professional/Civic Affiliations and Awards
License Illinois Real Estate Broker

Education
John Hersey High School (2005)
Indiana University (2009)

Contact Information:
E-Mail:  mark@brianproperties.com
Direct:  (847) 640-1500 Ext. 116
Direct Fax: (847) 640-6199

Thomas G. Hellgeth

Executive Vice President

CCIM

Career Summary
Tom has been associated with  Brian Properties, Inc. since 1982.  As Executive Vice President, he is responsible for listing and selling commercial/investment real estate throughout Northern Illinois with a heavy concentration in the Northwest Suburban Area of Chicago.  He specializes in the listing and sale of single and multi-tenant commercial buildings as well as the site locations for commercial uses.

Tom's commercial real estate listings that he is currently marketing total over $20 million. He has successfully been involved in more than $500 million in real estate transactions during his career.  In total, he has participated in over 600 real estate transactions.  Tom was named to the Illinois Association of Realtors Million Dollar Club in 1976 and has been a member every year since.

The following are representative of the many organizations Tom has developed a working relationship with:

    • Arby’s Roast Beef 
    • Car X Muffler & Brake
    • Merlin Muffler & Brake
    • Pit Pros Oil Company
    • First Northwest Bank
    • LaSalle Bank
    • Harris Bank
    • Dairy Queen, Inc.
    •  Marquardt Pontiac of  Barrington
    • Northwest Community Healthcare

Professional/Civic Affiliations and Awards
Illinois Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Chapter Member
Northwest Association of Realtors
Illinois Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CCIM)
Real Estate Cyberspace Society (RECS)
Investment Real EstateCouncil
Turnberry Country Club
Member--St. Monica's School Board--1980-1984
Director--Illinois Chapter CCIM--1979-1983
Committee Member--Northwest Association of Realtors (Legal Action Trust Fund) - 1977-1988

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Loyola University--Major in Marketing
Licensed Teacher State of Illinois
Licensed Real Estate Salesman State of Illinois, 1971
Licensed Real Estate Broker State of Illinois, 1975

Contact Information:
E-Mail:  tgh@brianproperties.com
Direct:  (847) 640-1500
Direct Fax: (847) 640-6199
Cell:  (847) 902-1739

Scott A. Whisler

Vice President

CCIM

Career Summary
Scott joined Brian Properties in 2003 and has specialized in representing owners and tenants in office and retail properties in the Northwest Suburbs.  Scott has also completed numerous sales transactions including shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial buildings.

A long-time resident of Arlington Heights, Scott started his career in the banking industry with Bank One as a commercial lender with stops at First Northwest Bank and Harris Bank as Vice President of Commercial Lending.  Specializing in the financing of commercial real estate properties has given Scott a well-rounded background and is a big asset when talking to both owners and buyers about their respective options.

Professional/Civic Affiliations and Awards
CCIM - Member (2006-Present)
CCIM Illinois Chapter - Member (2009-Present)
Rotary Club of Arlington Heights (1998-2006)
Rotary Club of Arlington Heights - President (2005)
Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce - Treasurer (2003-2009)
Village of Arlington Heights Economic Alliance Committee (2005-Present)
United Way of Arlington Heights - Board Member (2003-2005)
Boys & Girls Club of Elgin - Board Member (1995-1997)
South Elgin Lions Club - Member (1994-1997

Education
Prospect High School (1987)
Butler University (1992)
CCIM Member

Contact Information:
E-Mail:  swhisler@brianproperties.com
Direct:  (847) 640-1500 Ext. 110
Direct Fax: (847) 640-6199
Cell:  (847) 727-4287

Dan Nix

Director of Property Management

Bill Dooley

Property Manager

CPM

Career Summary
Bill's role includes managing over 2.0 million square feet of commercial property, including retail, office, and medical space.  He is currently working towards his CPM designation. In addition to his duties as Property Manager, Bill serves as a tenant representative for clients who are looking for retail and office space for lease in the Chicagoland area.  Bill also works as a buyer broker for commercial properties.

Prior to joining Brian Properties, Bill worked in a management position for DSFI L.L.C., in Addison, Illinois for 13 years.

Professional/Civic Affiliations and Awards
Licensed Illinois Real Estate Salesperson
CPM Designation - Certified Property Manager

Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business, Judson College

Contact Information:
E-Mail:  wdooley@brianproperties.com
Direct:  (847) 640-1500 Ext. 109
Direct Fax: (847) 640-6199
Cell:  (847) 977-2006

Megaen MacDonald

Property Manager

Gregg Comeaux

Senior Associate