Industry Recognition

Chicago’s Biggest Women-Owned Businesses

Chicago’s Biggest Women-Owned Businesses

The McShane Companies was named the second largest woman-owned business in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. The firm is the only real estate developer to appear in the list's top 25 companies. Molly McShane serves as The McShane Companies majority owner, as well...

2022 Next Generation Award

2022 Next Generation Award

Development Manager Mike Fausone received Connect CRE's 2022 Next Generation Award. The Next Generation Award honors rising stars for their accomplishments in the commercial real estate industry. As Development Manager, Mike oversees the firm’s development projects in...

2021 Lawyers in Real Estate

2021 Lawyers in Real Estate

Dan McShane was named to Connect CRE’s 2021 list of Lawyers in Real Estate. The award honors attorneys from across the country who excel in their practices as well as their contributions to the community. With more than 20 years of experience, Dan serves as Chief...

2021 Women in Real Estate Award

2021 Women in Real Estate Award

Vice President of Capital Transactions Vicki Mutchler received Connect Commercial Real Estate's 2021 Women in Real Estate Award. Vicki  has proven her strong business acumen through her success at Conor Commercial Real Estate over the past 14 years. She joined the...

2021 Woman of the Year

2021 Woman of the Year

Molly McShane was named Woman of the Year by Illinois Real Estate Journal. In October 2020, Molly was promoted from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer of The McShane Companies, becoming the second CEO in company history and first female CEO. She now...

2021 Lawyers in Real Estate

2021 Notable General Counsels

Dan McShane, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel, was named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2021 Notable General Counsels list. With more than 20 years of experience, Dan coordinates strategic planning and risk management...

2021 Next Generation Award

2021 Next Generation Award

Senior Development Manager Derek Buescher received Connect Commercial Real Estate's 2021 Next Generation Award. The award recognizes young leaders in the industry who stand out because of their talent, drive and fresh ideas. Derek joined Conor in 2016 and is...

Suburban Developer of the Year

Suburban Developer of the Year

Conor was named Suburban Developer of the Year at the Greater Chicago Food Depository's 33rd annual Commercial Real Estate Awards. Conor has provided customized speculative and build-to-suit development services for over 30 years. Innovation through sustainability and...

Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Conor Commercial Real Estate Founder & CEO Jim McShane was recognized for a remarkable career with the 2020 Illinois Real Estate Journal Lifetime Achievement Award. Jim founded The McShane Companies in 1984 and has used his leadership, creativity and vast...

2020 ENR Midwest Best Project Award

2020 ENR Midwest Best Project Award

Bystronic's Experience Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois has been named an ENR Midwest Best Project in the Manufacturing category. The new building offers 165,000 square feet of space to support Bystronic’s North American headquarters office, showroom, manufacturing...

2020 Industrial Influencers

2020 Industrial Influencers

John Dobrott, President - Industrial at Conor Commercial Real Estate, was named to GlobeSt.'s list of Industrial Influencers. The award recognizes leaders who have made a mark on the industrial real estate market. John's forward-looking view of the industrial market...

Industrial Lease of the Year

Industrial Lease of the Year

The San Francisco Business Times named Pacific Commons Industrial Center the Industrial Lease of the Year. The 814,901-square-foot warehouse and distribution center was leased to one of the world's largest supply chain management and package delivery companies,...

2020 Best Industrial Project

2020 Best Industrial Project

The Lotus Project is the proud recipient of the 2020 AZRE Red Award in the Best Industrial Project Under 600,000 square feet category. Each year, Arizona Real Estate Magazine holds The Real Estate & Development Awards honoring the developers, architects,...

2021 Women in Real Estate Award

2019 Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame

Vicki Mutchler, Vice President of Capital Transactions at Conor Commercial Real Estate, has been named to the 2019 class of the Midwest Real Estate News Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. During her tenure at Conor, Vicki has helped develop over 12,000,000 square...

2020 Notable Leader in Human Resources

2020 Notable Leader in Human Resources

Jennifer Werneke, Vice President of Human Resources at The McShane Companies, was named to the Crain’s Chicago Business 2020 Notable Leaders in HR list. The list recognizes human resources executives who have found innovative solutions to the challenges modern day...

2021 Woman of the Year

2019 Women in Real Estate Award

Molly McShane was awarded Connect Media's 2019 Women in Real Estate award, which recognizes inspirational women who play important roles in the commercial real estate industry. In addition to her strong leadership skills, Molly has proven herself as a trailblazer,...

2019 Top Midwest Developers

2019 Top Midwest Developers

Conor Commercial Real Estate ranked #13 on Midwest Real Estate News’ 2019 Best of the Best list, in the Top Developers category. The list takes into account notable projects completed and the total amount of square feet completed and under construction over the past...

2019 Next Generation Award

2019 Next Generation Award

Conor Commercial Real Estate Development Analyst, Grady Capobianco, was awarded Connect Media’s 2019 Next Generation Award. The award honors young leaders who are likely to be influential in the commercial real estate industry for years to come. Grady was recognized...

2021 Woman of the Year

2019 Women’s Leadership Initiative Award

Molly McShane, Chief Operating Officer of Conor Commercial Real Estate, received Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Regional Summit Award. Molly was recognized for her exceptional leadership and important achievements as one of the WLI...

2018 Professional Achievement Award

2018 Professional Achievement Award

The Chicago chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) honors the organization’s prestigious Platinum Sponsors for their outstanding achievements throughout the year with their Professional Achievement Awards. Conor Commercial Real Estate received...

2018 Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards

2018 Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards

Each year, the Greater Chicago Food Depository hosts the Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards. The awards recognize real estate development firms that made a notable impact on the Chicago region based on project volume, construction activity and projects completed....