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 knowledge of commercial real estate and construction to propel the companies into success on a national basis. The McShane Companies have grown from a single-office operation in suburban Chicago into a national, multi-office organization with Conor locations in Phoenix, Arizona; Irvine, California and Dallas, Texas.

The growth and success of Conor and the other McShane Companies is anchored upon Jim’s dedication to the core commercial markets of industrial and office while evolving into growing sectors such as multi-family and healthcare. Today, the firm continues to enjoy a solid base of market diversity, geographical expansion and numerous successes on behalf of highly-respected clients.

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Chief Executive Officer Molly McShane and President David Friedman were named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ list of Notable Leaders in Commercial Real Estate. Named CEO of The McShane Companies in 2020, Molly navigated the challenges of the pandemic while expanding the...

Conor’s Development Philosophy

Conor’s Development Philosophy

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Conor’s Philosophy on Investing in New Markets

Conor’s Philosophy on Investing in New Markets

Written by Brian Quigley, Executive Vice President.  Durable Demand Drivers When selecting a new market for investment, Conor considers durable demand drivers to be paramount. These include population growth, access to transportation, and commerce, such as a...

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The latest commercial real estate news is here. Find updates on commercial real estate trends, Conor’s projects, and employees. Download PDFSign up for our monthly Business Brief Get insights from our executives, the latest news and trends impacting our industry and...