Professional Expertise

John joined Savills in 1985. As one of the firm’s longest tenured professionals, he has provided leadership through critical periods in the firm’s development as an industry leader in North America. As co-head of the firm's Chicago office for 25 years, he helped to build one of the Midwest’s top tenant representation practices. He has served on the firm’s North American Board of Directors and its Executive Committee, and he continues to play a key role in providing leadership and strategic vision.

A perennial top producer, John has managed more than 15 million square feet of transactions valued at more than $3 billion on behalf of local and national global clients. His extensive experience has established him as one of the most respected tenant representatives in the industry with a reputation for unqualified integrity and leading insight. Through unparalleled advocacy and creativity, John has turned real estate into a strategic advantage for a multitude of clients including CVS Health, the American Bar Association, ViacomCBS and Siemens Corporation.

Awards, Achievements and Activities

John was honored with the Chicago market’s most prestigious annual award, the Greater Chicago Food Depository “Office Broker of the Year” Award in 2002, 2007, 2011 and 2019. He actively supports the community as a board member of both the Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith and SGA Youth and Family Services. He is a co-founder of the annual Savills Landlord Challenge golf outing, which, since 2005, has raised over $2 million to support worthy local causes while encouraging friendly industry rivalry. In 2015, John received the Arthur Rubloff Humanitarian Award, which recognizes one individual in the real estate industry demonstrating exceptional commitment to both business and philanthropy.