1945—Irving Missner
Irv Missner was a man of extreme integrity, was supremely trusted and a man of his word. He strived always to do the right thing and coined our “Handshake” mantra here at the Missner Group. Irv was proud of the foundation and business he established and would be equally at how his son and grandchildren have carried the torch.
Having received a degree in architectural engineering from the University of Illinois in 1937, Mr. Missner took his newly minted diploma working throughout the Midwest during WW 2 on a variety of projects, culminating with the construction of homes for veterans returning from overseas.
As that work dissipated, Mr. Missner began his own company in 1945, Missner Construction Company. Irv rented a small office across the street from Comiskey Park, and the company was formed with one employee….Irv.
Shortly after opening that first office, Mr. Missner was successful in solidifying a multifamily apartment building in Chicago, requiring the expansion of the company only two short years after opening that first office on Chicago’s south side.
A parcel of land was purchased at 2940 West Campbell on Chicago’s north side, where Mr. Missner built a building to meet the needs of his growing business. By 1950 the office personnel had expanded, and the company was self-performing, carpentry, masonry, and concrete, with more than fifty employees in the field servicing those trades. Missner Construction Company remained in that location until 1970.
Subsequently, the company expanded again, building a new headquarters in Skokie IL. Mr. Missner remained active and engaged in all company affairs until his retirement in 1975, whereby he turned the reigns over to his son Judd.
Irv Missner was a man of extreme integrity, was supremely trusted and a man of his word. He strived always to do the right thing and coined our “Handshake” mantra here at the Missner Group. Irv was proud of the foundation and business he established and would be equally at how his son and grandchildren have carried the torch.
1975—Judd Missner
Judd Missner marks the second generation of leadership at The Missner Group, beginning his career as a laborer at 15 and rising through the ranks to CEO by 1975. Under his leadership, the company expanded into real estate development, significantly growing throughout the 1980s and 1990s and forming The Missner Group. Judd retired in 2010, passing the mantle to his sons.
Judd Missner marks the second generation of leadership at The Missner Group. Beginning his career as a laborer at 15 years old, Mr. Missner spent summer breaks in high school and college working in the construction trade.
Mr. Missner Graduated from the University of Illinois in 1959. After years of collaborating with his father Irv, and laborers within the company, he progressed through roles as a tradesman, field superintendent, estimator, project manager, and executive, truly learning the role from the "ground up". By 1975 he was prepared to lead Missner Construction Company.
Much like his father, Judd had a thorough understanding of the construction process from inception to completion. He valued integrity, emphasized the importance of a person's word, handshake, and treatment of colleagues, and carried these forward truly cementing them as the foundation of the company.
Early in his new role as CEO of Missner Construction, Mr. Missner, with guidance from industry mentors, ventured into real estate development. He quickly realized the impact he could make in the Chicagoland area and brought on a partner to oversee construction operations. With the ability to focus on development, Judd began dialing in on the real estate market, targeting primarily industrial, medical office, and commercial office buildings.
The company experienced significant growth throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most notably the real estate development group. As a result of the expanding portfolio of real estate, a property and asset management group was formed alongside the growing general contracting and real estate development entities, bringing with it the era of The Missner Group.
Judd worked shoulder to shoulder with son’s Glen and Barry continuing to grow the business up and until his retirement in 2010. While Judd remained on consulting with the business through 2013, the mantle had officially been handed off to Glen and Barry.
Mr. Missner now resides outside of Las Vegas offering wisdom and insight but still taking some much-deserved time at the Poker Table!
2010—Barry & Glen Missner
Representing the third generation of the Missner family and with combined tenure in excess of 65 years, building and developing real estate, Glen (President) along with brother Barry (CEO) spearheads the current leadership at The Missner Group.
GLEN MISSNER:
As part of the third generation of The Missner Group, Glen began his journey, working through the construction trades and real estate brokerage industry as a young man, learning both the construction and real estate business from the ground up. Having recently hit his 35-year milestone at TMG, his unique blend of knowledge has allowed Glen the ability to provide the Missner team with expertise and guidance across a wide range of its endeavors, including general contracting, property, and asset management, real estate development, investment, and brokerage, as a licensed realtor.
As President and Principle, Mr. Missner oversees business development and works closely with the Missner marketing and communication team ensuring success in both departments. Additionally, Mr. Missner provides operational guidance and leadership to the entire Missner team in multiple areas of the company's activities.
Glen has been actively involved in over $1 billion dollars of construction projects, in addition to the investment and development of over 20 million square feet of real estate development over his year tenure at The Missner Group.
Glen firmly subscribes to the mantra passed from his grandfather and father that your word, handshake and the way you treat those around you are the prescription for longevity and success and what has led to the company's enviable reputation in their industry.
Glen is active in numerous industry associations and philanthropic endeavors.
BARRY MISSNER:
Barry joined The Missner Group straight out of college, working in the property and asset management group honing all the necessary skills associated with that part of the business including “in-house” brokerage. Ultimately, Barry transitioned into the real estate development and investment sector of the company, immersing himself in all facets of the business. With a natural affinity for general contracting ingrained in him, he excelled quickly. Today, Barry is acknowledged within the industry as a shrewd and highly capable force. The rest, as they say, is history.
With a keen understanding of finance, real estate development, and property and asset management, Barry has facilitated the development and acquisition of more than 750 million dollars worth of real estate on behalf of numerous partnership structures.
Barry leads a highly skilled team striving to meet the strict demands associated with real estate investment and development, always setting the bar high while delivering the best results for the team's partners and investors.
Barry has earned a glowing reputation with the real estate brokerage, banking, and institutional investment sectors of the business, just to mention a few. Barry speaks regularly at real estate events, has won awards within the industry, and brings that leadership and expertise to The Missner Group as CEO.
Make no mistake, Barry alongside his brother, firmly adheres to the many teachings of the prior generations, using these critical business and moral lessons to build a larger and more robust platform at The Missner Group. “Our moral compass, word, and handshake will continue to be the driving force in what we do,” says Barry.
Present Day
We have come a long way from, steel toed boots in the office, original blueprints, handwritten references, bookkeepers, and little technology. In the end however we could not have achieved three generations and 80 years in business this without staying true to our roots and relying on the dedicated team members that have been the richest part of our history.
As we continue to grow, we are committed to hiring individuals who are authentic, value our handshake mantra and are enthusiastic about building strong relationships with their colleagues.
We are extremely grateful for the past 79 years and look forward to continuing building not only our legacy, but the legacies of our clients as well.
We have come a long way from, steel-toed boots in the office, original blueprints, handwritten references, bookkeepers, and little technology. In the end however, we could not have achieved three generations and 80 years in business without staying true to our roots and relying on the dedicated team members that have been the richest part of our history.
Thanks to the efforts of all the great and hardworking people who have made up our teams over the years. Recognizing those who have made the wheels turn from construction and development and property and asset management, none of it is possible without our current team and the legacy of great people over our 8 decades that have made TMG what is today.
As a result, we have endured many ups and downs and in the end have completed over $3 billion in construction, $500 million in development, and currently operate dozens of assets in the Chicagoland area.
In addition to striving to enhance our business platform, our team is highly devoted to enriching the communities through our philanthropic endeavors where we live and work. We actively contribute and volunteer with numerous local organizations such as Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Research, Lurie Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Christmas in the Wards, and many more.
As we continue to grow, we are committed to hiring individuals who are authentic, value our handshake mantra and are enthusiastic about building strong relationships with their colleagues.
We are extremely grateful for the past 79 years and look forward to continuing building not only our legacy but the legacies of our clients as well.
