Our Management Team
For 156 years, Baird & Warner has been the dominant force on the Chicagoland real estate scene, building a record of success, innovation and longevity unparalleled in the industry. Family owned and operated since 1855, Baird & Warner is one of the oldest residential real estate brokerages in the nation, and the last independent of substantial size in Illinois. Baird & Warner's network of 21 branch offices serve more than 300 communities throughout northeastern Illinois.
Baird & Warner has continued to remain fresh and relevant through five generations by periodically reinventing its operations in response to dynamic changes in the marketplace and consumer preferences. Baird & Warner today operates as a complete family of services — with Residential Sales, Financial Services, Title Services and Home Services all under one roof — offering consumers one-stop shopping for all of their home-ownership needs.
Under Steve Baird's leadership, managers, sales associates and employees are challenged and empowered to "push the envelope." Throughout its long history, Baird & Warner has embraced the pioneer spirit and attracts those who are excited about having a hand in building something great.
Stephen Baird
Stephen W. Baird is the president and chief executive officer of Baird & Warner. He serves as chairman of The Realty Alliance — a consortium of the nation’s top real estate firms...
John Baird
John Baird is the fourth generation of Bairds to run the company. On July 8, 2011, he celebrated 65 years with Baird & Warner. During this time, he expanded Baird & Warner into one of the...
Steven W. Brown
Steven W. Brown is the president of Baird & Warner Title Services where he currently spearheads the company’s growth through the expansion of products and service offerings among real estate...
John D'Ambrogio
John is responsible for increasing business and leads for the Baird & Warner Sales Team. Additionally, he assists with strategic initiatives and operations, relocation, marketing and technology.
Wendy Dahm
Wendy is the vice president of Human Resources, providing leadership and coordination of all company HR strategy and programs. Wendy started her career at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. as training...
Steve DiMarco
Steve is the president of Key Mortgage Services, Inc. and a member of the firm's executive committee. He has over twenty years of experience in the mortgage and financial services industry, and is...
Laura Ellis
Laura Ellis is the general sales manager of Baird & Warner Residential Sales. In this position, she assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of residential sales. She also serves...
Warren Habib
Warren Habib is Baird & Warner's executive vice president and chief financial officer. He also oversees Baird & Warner Title Services, Business Development, Human Resources and Legal, as...
Jim Kinney
Operating out of Baird & Warner’s market-leading Gold Coast Office, Jim Kinney spearheads Baird & Warner’s Luxury Portfolio program at the sales level. He is responsible for developing...
Vicki Klavins
Vicki is the controller, overseeing and managing all accounting and finance functions at Baird & Warner. Vicki started her career with Baird & Warner as a senior accountant 10 years ago,...
Jeanine McShea
Jeanine McShea is the vice president of sales, working with the brokerage’s residential sales team to enhance management development, sales training and career growth, as well as further...
Peter Papakyriacou
Peter Papakyriacou is Baird & Warner’s vice president of Marketing & Communications. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate brand strategy and communications across a wide...
Jennifer Alter Warden
Jennifer oversees Baird & Warner’s Residential Sales division along with the Marketing and Technology departments. She also serves on the firm’s Executive Committee and spearheads its...
