RISMEDIA, August 31, 2007-Baird & Warner, one of the largest independent residential real estate services providers in Chicagoland, recently announced the appointment of Donna Burge, 55, to the role of president, Baird & Warner Financial Services.Baird & Warner Financial Services ranks among the top mortgage companies in Illinois, offering a range of mortgage-related services from more than 50 national and local lenders.
“We are tremendously pleased to announce Donna’s appointment as President of Baird & Warner Financial Services,” said Steve Baird, CEO. “She is an expert in her field and has helped to make our mortgage company an industry leader.”
Previous to this appointment, Burge was the Chief Operating Officer for Baird & Warner Financial Services. Burge will continue to have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the mortgage bank as well as pursuit of its strategies for growth and superior customer service. Burge has been a mortgage banker since 1977 and has worked for several of the nation’s top financial services companies.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to be associated with this fine company with its history of excellent service and to lead the best mortgage team in the Chicago area,” Burge said.
Baird & Warner, now in its fifth generation of local family ownership, is the oldest residential real estate brokerage in the nation and the largest independent brokerage in Illinois. The company consistently ranks among the nation’s Top 12 real estate firms. Baird & Warner has 32 offices in strategic locations throughout Chicagoland and more than 1,800 sales professionals. http://www.bairdwarner.com