Frank Melchert, SIOR is a Principal at Cawley Commercial Real Estate Co., where he responsible the development and management of the firm’s City of Chicago Industrial Team. His expertise spans the Chicago metropolitan area and extends throughout the Midwest, specializing in real estate strategies for industrial users and property owners. Frank provides comprehensive advisory services, including lease negotiation and restructuring, strategic planning, build-to-suit oversight, site selection, incentive consulting, and disposition/leasing solutions.
He joined Cawley CRE in 2018 as a senior vice president and attained partnership within a year. He began his career in 2006 at Grubb & Ellis as part of the Chicago Industrial Brokerage team, refining his negotiation skills across both corporate and local real estate transactions. His deep understanding of operational complexities allows him to deliver strategic real estate solutions that enhance efficiency and profitability for his clients.
Recognized as one of Chicago’s top industrial brokers, Frank has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results over his 18-year career. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Business from Western Illinois University.
Associations
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers (AIRE)
Commercial Alliance of Realtors (CAR)
Licensed Real Estate Broker – Illinois
Licensed Real Estate Principal Associate Broker – Michigan
Representative Expertise
Tenant Representation
Exclusive Agency Services
Lease Negotiations
Acquisition and Development
References
Chicago Meat Authority
Northern Container Group
Best Diamond Plastics
Best Croutons
ARES Capital
CGI Manufacturing
PanHellenic Scholarship Fund
Orr & Orr Transportation
Recycle Tech Solutions