Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) today announced the launch of Coldwell Banker Commercial Carris Capital, a newly formed commercial real estate advisory firm led by Jim Carris, a distinguished Chicago-area professional with decades of industry and civic leadership. Based in Libertyville, the firm will serve downtown Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, extending throughout northern Illinois and into southern Wisconsin.
“CBC Carris Capital is your commercial real estate advisory partner built at the intersection of business acumen, public service, and forward-thinking investment,” said Carris, broker owner and founder. “By affiliating with Coldwell Banker Commercial, one of the most recognized names in real estate, we combine the strength of a global platform with a boutique approach rooted in relationships, strategy, and results. This partnership allows us to deliver exceptional service to clients while building a company committed to teamwork and long-term success.”
Carris is widely regarded as a leader in Chicago’s commercial real estate community, having held senior roles with firms including Colliers International, CBRE, and Jones Lang LaSalle. His expertise spans development, portfolio management, corporate real estate, and capital markets. Licensed as both a managing broker and an attorney in Illinois, Carris also holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and was inducted into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2022.
“I am thrilled to welcome CBC Carris Capital to our worldwide network,” said Dan Spiegel, senior vice president and managing director of Coldwell Banker Commercial. “Jim brings extraordinary experience, integrity, and vision to our organization. His new firm will provide significant value to clients in the Great Lakes region, and we are proud to partner with him as he establishes his firm as a trusted name in the market.”
Carris holds a law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, an executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, and a bachelor’s degree in political science with an economics concentration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Beyond his professional work, he has served in leadership roles with organizations such as the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the American Red Cross of Chicago and Northern Illinois, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, The Goldie Initiative, and the City of Lake Forest Planning Commission. In 2024, he ran for Congress in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, further reflecting his longstanding commitment to public service.
About Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates
Coldwell Banker Commercial® provides commercial real estate solutions serving the needs of owners and occupiers in the leasing, acquisition and disposition of all property types. With a collaborative network of independently owned and operated affiliates, the Coldwell Banker Commercial organization comprises almost 200 companies and more than 3,000 professionals throughout the U.S. and internationally. For additional information, visit www.cbcworldwide.com.
About Coldwell Banker Commercial Carris Capital
Coldwell Banker Commercial Carris Capital is located at 333 Peterson Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048. The office can be reached at 312.285.3740 or [email protected]. Visit cbc-carriscapital.com for more information. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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