Kevin Cooke | Senior Vice President of Business Development LoanCare

Kevin Cooke is a proven professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has a specialized focus on business development and client relationship management. At LoanCare, he is responsible for driving new company strategies, expanding business pipelines, establishing mutually beneficial strategic relationships and focusing on the bottom line. Prior to joining LoanCare, Cooke was the senior vice president of strategic partnerships for Auction.com. He lead a team of business development executives focused on securing new business partnerships and identifying client opportunities for increased revenue and portfolio performance.

Below, Cooke answers five questions that give an inside look at his life.

1. My morning routine looks like... I like to start my day early. Three to four times a week I get up around 5 a.m. to exercise with either an early morning boot camp class at the gym or a run around my neighborhood.

2. People would be surprised to know I... was a trader and market maker on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

3. My signature phrase...“Your word is your bond.” This was something I learned and embraced from my time at the NYSE, but also a lesson I have used in all walks of my professional life.

4. The book I can’t stop recommending is...“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. It is a self-help book with a spiritual message about walking through life more freely.

5. The future is...not something to be fearful of — it’s exciting and full of opportunity.

Steven Koleno EXIT Strategy Realty

steve@thekolenogroup.com

820 N. Washington Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

$1.98 million 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

Steven Koleno is an accomplished and driven adviser, coach, strategist and thought leader with more than 15 years of experience. He specializes in both the institutional-owned single-family rentals and residential segments on both the leasing and sales sides. He is currently the No. 1 ranked agent in Illinois per RealTrends agent rankings.

Koleno believes that in the current post-pandemic era of disruption, established brands, business models and agents can become obsolete if they don’t keep up with changing times.

“I believe that the leading real estate brands of the future will need to be more compelling, highly differentiated and lean into the future,” he said.

The property at North Washington Street in Hinsdale, Illinois, is a piece of local history, designed by the renowned architect Harold R. Zook. The property showcases a blend of mid-century modern and classical architecture, featuring limestone and metal accents that exude elegance and sophistication. The interior’s natural light comes from its stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that provide breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, and its custom wood floors add warmth and character to each room.

Hinsdale has a reputation as one of the most desirable places to live in the Chicago area, with its real estate consisting mainly of large, luxurious homes, many of which are historic and architecturally significant. The village is known for its tree-lined streets, charming downtown area and meticulously manicured lawns and gardens.

By Brooklee Han