Brian Properties Personnel
Meet The Team
Our team operates under a primary strategic imperative for our clients: to operate with excellence.
That means every Brian Properties representative works to proactively maintain each property and provide better service to our clients, tenants, and properties.
We do that through a commitment to advanced designations, continuing education, and letting our guiding principles lead the way. These principles include taking initiative, practicing accountability, living with integrity, being customer-centric, and maintaining ongoing communication.
Brian Properties is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), meeting specific financial, operational, insurance, and client service standards that exemplify excellence in real estate management. In line with this prestigious accreditation, our commercial brokers are either holders of or are actively working towards the advanced designation of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Additionally, our team members strive to achieve the esteemed Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation, a testament to our commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and expertise in the field.
Click below to meet some of our team members who embody our principles, vision, and commitment to better service!
Robert L. Whisler CPM
Chairman
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 organization's 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 Ext. 108
Mark R. Meskauskas CCIM, CPM
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 specialized in leasing 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 search for properties for lease or sale.
Professional/Civic Affiliations and Awards
- Board Member - Illinois CCIM Chapter
- Illinois CCIM Chapter - Certified Commercial Investment Member
- IREM Chicago Chapter - Institute of Real Estate Management
- National Association of Realtors
Education
- State of Illinois Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker
- CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member - 2015
- CPM - Certified Property Manager - Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) - 2017
- John Hersey High School (2005)
- Indiana University (2009)
Contact Information:
E-Mail: mark@brianproperties.com
Direct: (847) 640-1500 Ext. 116
Thomas G. Hellgeth CCIM
Executive Vice President
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 site location for commercial uses.
Tom's commercial real estate listings that he currently markets 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 Estate Council
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 Ext. 103
Scott A. Whisler CCIM
Vice President
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
Dan Nix
Director of Property Management
Gregg Comeaux
Senior Associate
What Our Happy Clients Say About Us
This company is the exception to the rule as far as property management companies go! They have been extremely gracious to this particular Arlington Heights tenant for 30+ years!
Dr. Joseph Baric
5.0
Bob Whisler manages two retail properties for us and he is an exceptional manager who gets the job done right!
Scott Park
5.0
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