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TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR FRIENDS

ConopCo is proud to have served many of the Midwest's -- and the nations -- most prestigious firms.
Many of our clients have generously offered written thanks for our efforts, and we offer a selection of their kind words.
ConopCo -- The Quiet Force Behind Projects -- delivers on its commitments. Contact Bill Conopeotis
to learn how ConopCo can serve your interests and help you achieve your goals.

Nancy A. PacherDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
President and Chief Operating Officer
U.S. Equities Realty
The Lord Bissell Brook Project

"Bill is THE most organized person I know, and without him the project may have floundered at several junctures. Bill...acts as Army General, as THE person who guides the team members and makes each accountable for doing the job right, and as important, the right job on time."

"Bill was outstanding, more than earned his fee, saving (us) way more in time and money than (he) charged...Since then I have recommended Bill for several large relocations..."

Jeffery J. Keith, M.B.A.DOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Chief Financial Officer
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Project

"Bill Conopeotis has been the driving force behind our facility expansion. On one specific project...Bill not only completed the project on time, he saved the school over $15,000 by prompting an engineer to find another solution to an HVAC issue. On another project, Bill oversaw the value engineering and saved the school over $150,000. (Bill) has worked effectively with contractors to keep projects moving (and) has kept pricing of all expenses to a minimum. Bill has become an integral part of our development success."

The Honorable Neil F. HartiganDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Chairman
World Trade Center Chicago
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce & World Trade Center of Chicago Project

"What at first seemed a daunting task to simultaneously manage two company moves was made seamless and efficient by our project manager, Mr. Bill Conopeotis."

"From the beginning, our team was entirely impressed by Mr. Conopeotis. We were thoroughly satisfied with the work performed and are indeed grateful to him for exceeding our expectations on the project."

Joseph A. BalasaDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Chief Operating Officer
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce & World Trade Center of Chicago Project

"It was most important to us that we selected a firm that could manage the project on budget, on schedule and with a minimal amount of disruption to our day-to-day operation. ConopCo. delivered in every way."

Robert W. SchoderDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
EVP and Principal
U.S. Equities Realty
Broker for The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce & World Trade Center of Chicago Project

"Bill is the consummate professional, tenacious in his advocacy for the tenant, while always conducting himself in a manner that produces a win-win for the tenant and landlord. The net result is that he gets projects done on time and on or under budget, which satisfies everyone involved."

"Bill was a tour de force. In 25 years in the business I have never seen anyone drive the process and motivate the subs, the GC, the suppliers – the entire team – to work harder for less money to get the most for the clients, as well as Billy C. did on this project."

"The tenant build out project management field is still coming into its own. Although more sophisticated than it was 10 years ago, several players stand above the rest of the tenant project managers in Chicago. This year Bill demonstrated why he should be singled out for recognition as number one among Chicago’s elite project managers."

Katherine AndreasenDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Administration
Orbitz
The Orbitz Project

"After Orbitz finished negotiating its lease for our 141,000 square feet facility, with 1200 workstations in 500 West Madison Street, we realized that we simply did not have the experience or time to manage a construction project of this magnitude...Bill Conopeotis and his company, ConopCo Realty and Development, Inc. proved to be the perfect choice."

"Orbitz had a 7-month total schedule with a very ambitious construction schedule of 16 weeks. I was impressed from the outset with Bill’s organizational qualities, his leadership, and his absolute dedication to getting the project on schedule and on budget and his steadfast devotion to Orbitz."

Dan TernesDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Vice President, Global Facilities & Securities
Travelport
The Orbitz Project

"Bill's extensive experience in the Chicago market allowed us to assemble a team of the very best contractors & service providers. Bill's recommendations in vendor selection were one very important key to our success. Once the team was assembled, Bill kept everyone focused on the project and continual progress to the finish line. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Bill and would not hesitate to recommend ConopCo for any future project."

"Bill’s project management expertise ensured that the project was completed within a very aggressive timeframe and that the project was completed below budget. I’m certain that without Bill and the rest of the ConopCo team this project would never have been completed within the time frame we were working within."

Meg OsmanDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Principal
OWP/P (Architect for the Orbitz Project)
The Orbitz Project

"The wonderful thing about ConopCo is that you get Bill! His reputation and success ride purely on his own shoulders and that is evidenced by the enormous success he has had in the City of Chicago and surrounding areas..."

"This year, I had the privilege of working with Bill on an extremely fast-tracked 141,000 SF headquarters relocation project for Orbitz. Within seven months of beginning design, 900 employees began moving in."

"Bill’s attention to detail, attendance at every meeting, and requirement that milestones be adhered to or "bettered" by all consultants involved allowed Orbitz to truly realize "Speed-to-Market."

Andrew MaychrukDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Managing Director & Director of Information Technology
The PrivateBank
The PrivateBank Project

"When The PrivateBank sought a project manager we were looking for someone with experience, exceptional organizational skills and most importantly someone who would represent our interests and understand the image of The PrivateBank. The service that Bill provided far surpassed all expectations. Bill’s passion for his work comes through in all he does and his dedication to the project kept it on schedule and budget."

"Bill’s ability to guide his team members through the stages of the project made it a success and The PrivateBank headquarters was completed in 13 months. His commitment to the project and exemplary customer service made it a joy to work with Bill and the members of ConopCo. Realty and Development, Inc."

Frederick J. SchmidtDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Managing Principal
TheEnvironmentsGroup (Architect for The PrivateBank)
The PrivateBank Project

"Bill ran the PrivateBank’s project weekly meetings and tracked all the details necessary to bring this complicated project to completion, and did it with grace and professionalism. His positive energy and focus contributed to the overall success of this project for all parties concerned. We completed our work on time and on budget, and the beauty of the final result speaks for itself. Mr. Conopeotis’ level of effort and attention to detail made him a highly effective manager for this project."

Thomas Polucci, AIADOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Vice President & Director of Interior Design
HOK (Architect for the Corptax Headquarters)
The Corptax Headquarters Project

"This year I have had the privilege of working with Bill on several projects, most notably the renovation and consolidation of the Corptax Headquarters...The project proved challenging, as are most. The project constraints, tight budget, schedule and changing business needs of the client were no match for Bill's ability to keep the team motivated...Bill's willingness to roll up his sleeves and work with all parties to achieve success is evident. We were all challenged to perform our best. Bill is steadfast and pushes hard while still making the work exciting, rewarding and enjoyable. He emphasizes collaboration and brings out the best in everyone."

Henry H. CoxDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Senior Vice President
CBRE
The Corptax Headquarters Project

"...Bill was the ultimate “team player”. As a broker representing CorpTax I always felt that I was completely apprised of the Project Management related issues of this transaction. This was of course invaluable to my ability to represent CorpTax; his superb communication made it possible to navigate difficult tenant improvement issues such as meeting the client’s expectations on budget costs. I am very grateful for Bill as I thought there were a number of times this transaction could go sideways, but Bill kept everyone positive and instilled the confidence and vision of success."

James TerrellDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Director Real Estate Operations
Sears Holdings Corporation
Prairie Stone Business Park

"Bill's project management and organizational skills have been a great benefit to us by ensuring timely closings of transactions and timely approvals of each project...Bill's dedication and efforts have been part of what has made 2005 an unparalleled success for Prairie Stone Business Park."

Philip R. UtigardDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Executive Vice President
Transwestern
The Transwestern Project

"The success of Bill Conopeotis is that he personally attends every meeting. His process holds everyone accountable and trust me; you don't want to miss performing an assigned task...He also has exceptional attention to detail and communicates very well. I consider Bill to be the true professional and very integral to my team. He makes my clients happy which is all I can ask for! There is none better."

Lawrence GrayDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Managing Partner
Lord Bissell & Brook LLP
The Lord Bissell & Brook Project

"We made Bill's job more challenging by making some significant midstream changes in our project...His persistence and thoroughness was critical in getting us through this situation..."

"Mr. Conopeotis was fully involved in every decision and we relied on his judgment and insight. Bill was unflappable. He performed flawlessly, protecting our interests each step of the way."

John F. McKinneyDOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
President
JFMcKinney & Associates
Prairie Stone Business Park

"Bill is committed to a high level of quality and detail in his work. His organizational skills, excellent communication skills, constant focus on details, along with his solid experience in budget and schedule management are the solid foundations for all of ConopCo. Projects."

"If the panel could only experience the leadership and management traits of Bill first hand, there would be no question in your mind that he is the right choice for the "Project Manager Of The Year" award."

Basil W.C. Souder, AIADOWNLOAD ENTIRE TESTIMONIAL
Associate Principal
Lohan Anderson
The Calamos Project

"I was impressed from the outset with Bill's organizational qualities, his absolute dedication to getting the project on schedule and on budget, and his steadfast devotion to the mission of his client...Bill is passionate about his work. He understands that through mutual respect, dedication to the big picture, and finishing a project with energy and focus on the details are the essential qualities necessary for a successful project."

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