CHRIS COLEMAN, M.B.A.

Executive Leadership | Construction | Real Estate Development

Glenview, Illinois, United States

About

I am an award-winning senior executive and consultant with proven success leading teams to deliver top-line revenues exceeding $1B across the Midwest and Southeast U.S. Specialties: Executive Leadership | P&L Management | Real Estate Development | Zoning & Entitlements | Homebuilding | Finance | Strategy | Construction | Start-ups | Marketing

Experience

  • President at Nicholas Family of Companies
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    The Nicholas Family of Companies is a second-generation, family owned and operated organization headquartered in Mount Prospect, Illinois, with additional offices in Wisconsin and Florida. The Family of Companies includes Nicholas & Associates, Wingspan Development, Architectural Door Solutions, Big Fish Hospitality, Spectate Group and Papago Management. Each managed with a passion to be personal.

  • President at Dearborn-Buckingham
    1997 - Present · 29 yrs 7 mos

    Named Fastest Growing Company by Builder Magazine Established and lead a real estate development and industry consulting company from start-up to success. Direct the strategic vision for the company and execute against the plan leading a team of 12 direct staff while managing up to 50 sub-contractors to deliver on projects. Raise and Secure A, D and C financing, both debt and mezzanine. •Identify potential acquisition sites, perform due diligence and secure all entitlements and approvals •Design and execute multiple real estate development projects, including land development and vertical construction, across the North Shore and Suburbs of Chicago with full P&L responsibility •Provide market-entry and strategy consultation services to $1.0B "Builder of the Year" •Interim SVP of Strategy and Business Development for a regional leader in building performance and energy efficiency •FoundIt, IL Managing Broker

  • Vice President at Wingspan Development Group
    Jul 2017 - Dec 2024 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Wingspan Development Group delivers the highest quality projects across multiple real estate segments; residential, commercial and land development. We combine a core team of experienced real estate and construction professionals with an unparalleled commitment to detail and execution. By blending our broad capabilities and nimble organization, we capitalize on diverse market opportunities to create value for our clients and stakeholders.

  • President, Chicago Division at William Ryan Homes
    2015 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • CEO at MyHomeEQ
    2011 - 2012 · 1 yr

    Growth CEO for unique consumer facing building performance web application. MyHomeEQ is ideally suited as both a lead generation site for building performance and energy efficiency specialty contractors as well as a program marketing and management solution for utilities and non-profits. MyHomeEQ can be co-branded or white labeled.