We recently added two new professionals (see our press release below for the details)!

Chicago, IL – August 28, 2012 – Bella Terra Partners, a boutique tenant representation commercial real estate firm, recently added two new tenant representation professionals to their team.

Michael Lickerman joins Bella Terra Partners as a Managing Partner.  He will not only work as a tenant representation advisor, but will also oversee the firm’s soon-to-be suburban office.  “Mike brings a depth of experience in solving legal and business problems to our firm,” says Ms. Rhea Campbell, Founding Partner of Bella Terra Partners.  “He has a proven track record in assisting businesses with real estate purchases and sales, leasing and leasehold buyouts, sale leasebacks and complex lease negotiation and structuring.”

James Harrington joins Bella Terra Partners as an Associate Director.  He will work exclusively as a tenant representation advisor helping Chicagoland companies think creatively about the use of their real estate and how it can support their current and future business initiatives.  Ms. Campbell says, “Jim’s extensive experience in business-to-business sales environments, coupled with his brokerage advisory skills will allow him to quickly understand a company’s pain points.”

Mr. Lickerman is a graduate of Northwestern University and The University of Pennsylvania Law School and also works as a real estate attorney.  Mr. Harrington, a graduate of Hyles-Anderson College, worked in various business development positions in the city before entering commercial real estate in 2007.

Bella Terra Partners is excited to expand their presence in the Chicagoland area.  “We take pride in our customer service and sophisticated analytical capabilities,” says Ms. Campbell.  “It’s a treasure to find two more real estate professionals that share our values and add depth to our bench.”