Meet Jeff Folker

• 20+ years of corporate experience with a variety of Fortune 500 companies and boutique consulting firms, focusing in the areas of supply chain management, logistics, sales, and customer service.
• 14+ years in residential real estate with sales all along Chicago’s North Shore.
• In depth-experience and engagement with Lake Forest schools as a two-term member of the Lake Forest District 67 Board of Education, Chair Emeritus of the Lake Forest High School Foundation, and a past Cherokee Elementary School APT President.

• #1 Team in sales production Lake Forest (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).
• “Timeless” Award recipient for outstanding sales production (2023).
• Chairman’s Circle- Platinum BHHS Chicago 2020.
• Chairman’s Circle- Gold BHHS Chicago 2019.
• Chairman’s Circle- Gold BHHS Chicago 2018.
• BHHS “Top Producer” recognition Lake Forest office (June 2018).

• Bachelor of Science, Marketing – Miami University (Ohio).
• Member, North Shore and Barrington Association of NAR member.
• Member, Illinois Association of NAR member.
• Member, National Association of NAR member.

Jeff’s background with global companies such as Procter and Gamble, Kraft Foods, Diageo, Conagra Brands, and Barilla Pasta, as well as his time spent managing consulting engagements across North America, has provided him with strong negotiating skills, a firm belief in data-based decision making, and a comfort with handling detailed, complex projects for his clients. As a 23-year resident of Lake Forest, Jeff has in-depth knowledge of the North Shore market and an appreciation for how the Chicago market has changed over the years. Jeff is also a former two-term member of the Lake Forest District 67 Board of Education and a past Chairman of the Lake Forest High School Foundation, so he has a deep appreciation and understanding of public education in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding communities. He brings this experience and in-depth involvement to bear with clients who want to know more about Lake Forest and Lake Bluff schools and how they compare with surrounding communities.

 

Jeff is a 23-year resident of Lake Forest with strong ties to the community through a variety of charitable and civic
organizations, such as:

• Member, Lake Forest District 67 Board of Education (2013-2021).
• Chairman, Lake Forest High School Foundation (2017-2019).
• Vice-Chair of Development, Lake Forest High School Foundation (2014-2017).
• President, Cherokee Elementary School Association of Parents and Teachers (2011-13).
• Treasurer, Lake Forest Baseball Association (2010-12).