CODY CUNNINGHAM

Cody leads brand strategy, marketing, and communications for Bradford Allen, working closely with executive leadership to grow the company and extend the firm’s national reach. He is responsible for developing the marketing initiatives that drive leasing and sales through each phase of the real estate cycle, expertly aligning brand and property activation efforts with the company’s organizational and financial goals.

Cody joined Bradford Allen after three years with JLL, where he served as a senior content writer for the Midwest region. Previously, Cody worked with the JLL National Marketing team, writing the firm’s stylebook and assisting with tone-of-voice development for the 2017 global rebranding. Cody was also the lead copy editor for the firm’s national real estate journal, Ambitions. His work has been recognized in the Chicago market with a VIP award for growth-oriented marketing, as well as nationally with three Best of Americas Marketing awards.

Residing in Chicago’s Southport Corridor, Cody enjoys spending time at the lake, running, reading, and playing piano. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English.

 

ALYSSA MURDOCH

With four years of experience in commercial real estate, Alyssa brings a skilled blend of design and marketing expertise to the table. With a strong background in graphic design, Alyssa creates visually appealing marketing materials that effectively communicate the value of a property to potential tenants. Her tenure in commercial real estate allows her to understand industry-specific needs and tailor marketing efforts accordingly.

In her current role, she is responsible for implementing digital marketing strategy, managing social media engagement, and creating custom marketing collateral as needed. With a proven track record of success in driving leads and increasing property visibility, she is always looking for new and innovative ways to promote assets and grow the business.

When she’s not busy at work, Alyssa enjoys exploring her natural flair for interior design and keeping her culinary skills sharp by cooking and baking. In her free time, she also loves to stay active by doing Pilates or going for a run. Currently residing in the vibrant neighborhood of Printers Row with her husband, Nicolas, and their cat, Penelope, Alyssa enjoys the best of city living while pursuing her passions.

 

NANCY KELLY

Nancy is responsible for producing relevant, engaging, and informative content for websites, marketing campaigns, and other digital and print mediums.

With a rich and diverse background that spans logistics, fertility, employee benefits, and commercial real estate, Nancy has a proven ability to craft compelling content. Her consistent delivery of high-quality writing speaks to her versatility and dynamic approach. By leveraging her deep industry knowledge, Nancy is proficient at developing and executing innovative campaigns that resonate with target audiences and achieve key business objectives.

Nancy currently resides in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, where she enjoys exploring nearby architecture. In her free time, she’s an avid reader and keeps up with the latest Netflix series.

 

TAYLOR BIENIEK

Since 2014, Taylor has been a member of Bradford Allen’s marketing team, where her main priorities include presenting brokers and ownership with fully conceptualized branding for new agencies, providing marketing collateral for brokerage and in-house support, assiting in property website development, helping facilitate project design management, and establishing work flow among the marketing department and its stakeholders. From logo creation to email campaign design, Taylor has a hand in most aspects of the creative process at Bradford Allen.

After earning her bachelor’s in communications from Elmhurst University, Taylor went on to instruct art classes and painting demonstration events. When she’s not busy designing, Taylor can be found at home with her family, filling her days with coffee and books.

 

TIM UTESCH

Tim joined Bradford Allen’s Creative Services team in 2022, contributing to the firm’s work in developing distinctive agency brand identities, user-friendly marketing templates, and dynamic property collateral in both digital and print formats. He supplements his design expertise with a passion for illustration, offering a unique approach to adaptable and collaborative design.

Previously, Tim was part of an in-house design team that created conference branding, marketing materials, and continuing education content for specialty health care and trade associations. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Tim also enjoys exploring physical art mediums through model making, vintage black-and-white film photography, and woodworking as part of his efforts to restore a classic brick bungalow.

 

JOSE ACOSTA

 

TAYLOR ADAMS

Taylor joined Bradford Allen in 2023 as a graphic designer, where he is responsible for creating high-quality designs for both print and digital platforms, collaborating closely with the marketing team and key stakeholders to produce materials that effectively promote the firm’s leasing assignments and full suite of commercial real estate services.

Prior to Bradford Allen, Taylor was a senior graphic designer at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp., where he created visually compelling print marketing materials that communicate the benefits of mortgage products and services. He graduated from the Maine College of Art with a BFA in Graphic Design.

A native of Portland, Maine, Taylor always wants to be near a body of water—whether it’s swimming, boating, or a lakeside picnic. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights, walking Chicago’s lakefront trail, and cooking. He currently lives in Chicago’s East Lakeview neighborhood.

 

GUILLERMO PIZANO NÚÑEZ

Guillermo initially joined Bradford Allen in 2022 as an Associate Graphic Designer. Since then, he now occupies the role of Digital Media Designer. Though, his responsibilities are wide-ranging. From videography to content creation, Guillermo is always looking for a compelling way to tell the firm’s story in the digital world.

Before Bradford Allen, Guillermo was apart of a boutique marketing agency specializing in healthcare. As a passionate soccer fan, Guillermo spends his summers supporting the Chicago Fire and photographing local soccer games. He is from Waukegan, Illinois and resides in Chicago.

 

GWENYTH BECHTEL

Gwenyth joined Bradford Allen in 2024 as an associate graphic designer, bringing creativity and attention to detail to the firm’s marketing team. She supports various digital and print design projects, helping develop compelling visual materials that enhance brand messaging.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design with a concentration in publication from Columbia College Chicago, where she honed her skills in layout, typography, and visual storytelling.

Outside of work, Gwenyth enjoys long walks, seeing the latest films in theaters, and meeting friends for coffee.