BA’s John Millner Named President, CCIM, IL Chapter for 2020

Published March 13, 2020

CHICAGO, IL – Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, Principals and Co-Founders of Bradford Allen, are excited to announce that John Millner, Managing Director with Bradford Allen’s Agency Leasing practice, has been named President of CCIM’s Illinois Chapter for the 2020 term. Millner has served on CCIM’s Board of Directors as an Executive Member since 2018.

“I’m excited to take on the challenges and responsibilities of this new role and honored to continue serving such an integral organization within the commercial real estate industry. CCIM’s mentorship, education services, and networking opportunities are invaluable resources to our community, and I look forward to growing our services and outreach in the coming year,” said Millner of his appointment.

Millner joined Bradford Allen in 2009 and has become a key member of the Oak Brook-based brokerage team in the years since. John specializes in medical office and traditional office agency leasing, representing approximately 2,000,000 square feet of product in suburban Chicago. Recently, John increased the occupancy of 4355 Weaver Parkway in Warrenville from 59.5% to 100%, completing 24,320 square feet of new leases in just nine months. In Hinsdale, John improved the occupancy of 908 & 911 North Elm Street by 21% through signing 53,000 square feet of new and renewal leases.

About Bradford Allen
Bradford Allen is a national commercial real estate firm based in the heart of downtown Chicago. The company offers a full array of brokerage services and expertise to entrepreneurial, corporate, and not-for-profit clients. Services include strategy, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of commercial real estate. Bradford Allen is the brand name of Bradford Allen Realty Services. For more information, visit bradfordallen.com.

About CCIM
CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member. CCIM designees are recognized as leading experts in commercial investment real estate. Above all, the CCIM designation represents proven expertise in financial, market, and investment analysis, in addition to negotiation. CCIM designees are able to help their clients minimize risk, enhance credibility, make informed decisions, and close more deals. For more information, visit ccimilchapter.org.

 

John Millner Promoted to Managing Director

Published April 5, 2018

Chicago, IL – Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, Co-Founders of Bradford Allen, are pleased to announce that John Millner has been promoted to Managing Director. Millner, formerly a Director with the firm, joined Bradford Allen in 2009 and is a member of our Suburban Chicago leasing team.

Millner currently represents 14 properties totaling over 1.5 million square feet including 1751 West Diehl Road in Naperville and 396 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook. Some of Millner’s recently completed transactions include representing the ownership of 220 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook with a new 28,800 SF lease for S&S Activewear; representing the ownership of 25 Northwest Point in Elk Grove Village with the renewal and expansion of the American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) for 14,176 SF and partnering with Ryan Moen to arrange the sale of 130 West Liberty Drive, a 25,075 square foot retail property in Wheaton.

Prior to joining Bradford Allen, Millner worked as a commercial real estate advisor for O’Donnell Commercial Real Estate in St. Charles, Illinois.

“Jeff and I are could not be happier with John’s progress,” said Elbaum. “John has really made a name for himself as a Landlord’s representative in the Chicagoland Suburbs and his accomplishments are impressive. We both look forward to watching John take his career to the next level”.

John is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. John has also earned his CCIM designation and resides in Lombard, Illinois with his wife and two sons.