SIOR Honors Nicholas Panarese For Top Industrial Transaction

We’re proud to share that Nicholas Panarese, Executive Vice President at Van Vlissingen & Co., has been recognized by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) for completing one of the Top 50 Industrial Transactions of the Year, the only broker from Illinois to receive this prestigious honor.

SIOR is the leading global professional association for the most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists, with members representing the highest standard in industrial and office real estate worldwide. Earning a spot on SIOR’s Top 50 list is a rare distinction reserved for deals that exemplify excellence in complexity, scale, and execution.

This recognition was awarded for the $28 million sale of 777 Hickory Hill Drive in Vernon Hills, a 294,834-square-foot Class A industrial facility situated on more than 9 acres in the sought-after Corporate Woods subdivision.

The transaction was executed by Nicholas Panarese in collaboration with Charles Lamphere (President & CEO) and Gordon Lamphere (Vice President), demonstrating the strength of Van Vlissingen & Co.’s team-based approach to delivering value.

🏢 Transaction Highlights:
• $28M industrial sale to High Street Logistics Properties
• 294,834 SF building on 9+ acres
• Located in Corporate Woods, Vernon Hills
• One of the top industrial sales in Lake County in 2025

Nicholas’ national recognition reflects the deep market expertise, creative structuring, and hands-on execution our clients trust every day.

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