Van Vlissingen & Company is pleased to announce that Nicholas D. Panarese, SIOR, has been named to the SIOR Chicago Chapter Board, a distinction that reflects both individual professional excellence and peer recognition within the Chicago commercial real estate community.
SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®) is one of the most selective professional organizations in the commercial real estate industry. Membership and leadership roles are earned through sustained transaction performance, market expertise, and a demonstrated commitment to ethical practice. The Chicago Chapter serves as a central forum for collaboration, education, and market intelligence across the region’s industrial and office sectors.
“I’m honored to serve on the SIOR Chicago Chapter Board and contribute to an organization that sets the standard for excellence in commercial real estate,” Panarese said.
“SIOR plays a critical role in fostering collaboration, professionalism, and market intelligence. Although all the SIOR members come from individually strong practices, as a whole our network makes us significantly stronger, and I look forward to supporting the chapter’s continued growth and impact across the Chicago market and beyond.”
Leadership Rooted in Market Execution
Nicholas Panarese’s appointment reflects a career built on disciplined execution, deep market knowledge, and long-term client relationships. As a SIOR-designated advisor, he works across complex industrial and office assignments, helping occupiers, owners, and investors navigate leasing, acquisitions, and strategic repositioning in an increasingly competitive market.
Board-level participation allows experienced practitioners to help shape programming and professional standards that remain grounded in real-world market conditions—ensuring that the organization continues to deliver value well beyond networking.
What This Appointment Signals About Van Vlissingen & Company
Appointments to the SIOR Chicago Chapter Board are the result of consistent performance and peer trust. Nicholas Panarese’s selection also reflects how Van Vlissingen & Company continues to lead the Chicago commercial real estate brokerage market by developing professionals who are recognized at the highest levels of the industry.
VVCO’s advisors are not only active dealmakers, but they are also contributors to the institutions that influence how commercial real estate is practiced. Leadership roles within organizations like SIOR reinforce the firm’s position as a market leader built on credibility, collaboration, and execution rather than marketing alone.
Looking Ahead
In his role on the SIOR Chicago Chapter Board, Nicholas will contribute to initiatives focused on strengthening collaboration across disciplines, expanding access to actionable market insight, and supporting the continued growth of Chicago’s commercial real estate community.
Van Vlissingen & Company congratulates Nicholas D. Panarese on this well-earned appointment and looks forward to his continued leadership and impact within the market.