John Paul Beitler III (“J.P.”) joined the company in 2003 and oversees and manages all the daily operations of the Beitler companies and is Vice President of Beitler’s Brokerage and Leasing operations.
Mr. Beitler has extensive office leasing and marketing experience. Leasing assignments include: 208 South LaSalle (350,000sf), 11 South LaSalle (330,000sf), Metra Center (310,000sf), 6400 Shafer Court (170,000sf), 1699 East Woodfield Road (110,000sf), 1840 Oak Avenue (50,000sf) and 151 North Michigan Avenue (20,000sf – retail).
Notable tenant brokerage transactions include: Thompson Coburn LLP (50,000sf), Niro, Haller & Niro, Ltd. (27,000sf), Kohler Interiors (25,000sf) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (20,000sf). In addition, Mr. Beitler has exclusively represented the Commuter Rail Division of The Regional Transportation Authority (Metra) with their office, retail and land properties.
Mr. Beitler is also responsible for identifying new development and redevelopment opportunities. Mr. Beitler has been involved with projects such as 151 North Franklin Street (office), 301 & 321 South Wacker Drive (office / hotel), 100 North Sheridan Road (residential), 6469 Sheridan Road (residential) and 151 North Michigan Avenue (retail).
Prior to joining Beitler, Mr. Beitler worked at one of Chicago’s largest law firms, Mayer Brown LLP. He specialized in paralegal services and worked with such clients as America Online, Bank of America and United Airlines.
Mr. Beitler is a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker, has earned the LEED Green Associate credential from the Green Building Certification Institute and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. Outside of work Mr. Beitler is an aviation enthusiast. Mr. Beitler is an instrument rated pilot and received his license at the age of 17.
E: jpbeitler@beitlerre.com P: 312.768.7003