HISTORY AND MISSION
Howard Ecker + Company assists the business community in tenant representation and real estate consulting. Our ultimate goal is to work with clients in making and implementing real estate decisions that best meet their specific business objectives.

Our approach revolves around the concept that every tenant must hedge their real estate market risk, business risk, and building risk in order to assure a real estate solution which best meets their business needs. We believe that this goal can be accomplished through a clear focus on our client's future growth potential. Our responsibility is to translate client demand into a real estate solution that fits their needs both in the present and in the future. We also use the latest technology in order to reach the most cost efficient outcome. We have a clear focus on the client's needs, and a sound understanding of practical real estate issues. We bring value to you by our experience, in-depth market knowledge, trained staff and quality service.

Howard Ecker + Company does not own, manage, or act as leasing agents for buildings. This eliminates any conflicts of interest. In addition, we are a privately held company, which means we do not have to answer investor’s needs for quarterly earnings. Therefore, our timing on closing a deal revolves around what is best for our client. By providing accurate and objective evaluations, clients are assured the most competitive lease possible.

Remember, you are the expert in your business. We are the experts in commercial real estate.

PROVEN APPROACH
Howard Ecker + Company takes a unique approach to assist our clients with their real estate needs. After meeting with our client to get a better understanding of their business goals, economic situation, and real estate needs, we provide accurate, objective evaluations. We approach each engagement from a business perspective, and look for real estate solutions that improve our client’s ability to compete successfully. We work independently from any organization that owns or manages buildings. This allows us to consider all appropriate locations, not just those that benefit other parts of our business. We use long-term relationships with landlords and building managers to ensure our client receives the best deal. We make sure to present all possibilities in a well organized manner and assist in the decision making process.

This proven approach was not born over night. With 40 years of experience in our field, Howard Ecker + Company has become a leader in the real estate industry. We work hard to find a real estate solution that fits your long term business needs. If you are looking for real estate consulting, look no further, Howard Ecker is right for you.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Client Analysis, Establishing Location and Building Criteria, Market Analysis, Financial Analysis, Lease Analysis, Negotiation, Project Management, Green Build/ Renovation Analysis, Space Planning, and General Real Estate Consultancy Services.

TEAM BIOS
At Howard Ecker + Company we believe in a team approach. Throughout the process you will have access to a group of individuals ready and willing to answer any questions you may have. Your team will consist of:

Howard Ecker, President and CEO
Mr. Howard Ecker has over forty years of experience in tenant representation throughout the United States and Canada.

Howard started his career in commercial real estate working for Cushman & Wakefield as the original leasing agent for the John Hancock Center in Chicago prior to its completion. After leaving Cushman & Wakefield, Howard joined Arthur Rubloff & Co., where he became the head of the office leasing department, the youngest member of the Board of Directors, and the year he left (1975), the largest producer. During his tenure at Arthur Rubloff & Co., Howard worked on the development and leasing of the Time Life building, Commerce Plaza in Oak Brook, and First National Bank of Dayton, as key examples.

In 1975, he founded Howard Ecker & Company, which was the first company in Chicago devoted exclusively to representing tenants. In 1996, the Company was merged with Jupiter Realty Corporation to create Jupiter Realty Services. Howard Ecker + Company is now operating again as a separate entity.
Howard graduated from Tulane University with a Degree in Russian History in 1966, and attended DePaul Law School. Mr. Ecker is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Illinois. He is a member, served on the Board of Directors, and was the founding President of the Chicago Office Leasing Brokers Association, an association of the top 100 office leasing brokers in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. He has also been a member of the Urban Land Institute for the past 15 years.

Michele Browne, Managing Director
Michele Browne joins the New York office of Howard Ecker + Company after spending over eleven years on Wall Street.

Ms. Browne was a senior salesperson for both JP Morgan and Smith Barney in the Institutional Equities department. During the course of her career in finance, her clients included some of the largest investment management and mutual fund companies in New York and Singapore. She was a top ranked producer at both firms, improving market share by over 25% in key accounts. Prior to Wall Street, Ms. Browne worked in commercial banking for Chase Manhattan Bank in a number of positions in both New York and London.

Ms. Browne volunteers her time on the board of two children's organizations - Friends Seminary and the New York International Children's Film Festival. In both cases, she plays a pivotal role in the management and direction of financial and investment policies.

Ms. Browne has a B.A. in International Relations from Brown University and an M.B.A from Harvard University.

Claire Woolley, Vice President
Ms. Claire Woolley is an environmental specialist with more than 14 years experience. She spent the first part of her career as a practicing environmental attorney in New Zealand and London. Since that time, she has worked in the renewable energy arena, both for a R&D company and also as Program Manager for New Zealand’s Large Scale Renewable Energy Program. She also spent time as Corporate Solicitor for the Market Administrator for the New Zealand Electricity Market.

In more recent times, Claire was the Director of Project Development at the Chicago Department of Environment. There she headed up the City‘s NEPA compliance program, as well as the Green Business Taskforce. In addition, she established various green initiatives for the Chicago, including the Green Business Strategy, innovative waste management facilities, the Chicago Green & Cool Roofs Grants Program, and the award-winning Chicago Waste to Profit Network. Ms. Woolley holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Masters of Arts (Applied) in Environmental Studies, and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Louis M. Vidaillet, Assistant Vice President
Mr. Louis M. Vidaillet joined Howard Ecker + Company (formally Jupiter Realty Services) in 2003. He specializes in representing the real estate interests of office tenants across the United States.
Mr. Vidaillet is responsible for new business development, lease negotiation and tracking the Chicago, New York and Charleston office market. He has represented a wide range of client types, which include financial institutions, law firms and non for profits.

Louis M. Vidaillet graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in History. He is also a member of the Medical Research Junior Board Foundation at Children’s Memorial Hospital.