Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Property Management Solutions
Millbrook Real Estate was founded in 1997 by Jack and Harvey Miller, leveraging their decades of entrepreneurial experience from building Quill Corporation into a $630 million business. Our senior management team brings over 15 years of commercial real estate expertise to every project, ensuring meticulously maintained Class A office spaces and exceptional tenant service. We specialize in property management, portfolio expansion, and strategic acquisitions across Illinois and beyond. Our philosophy centers on fanatical client service, integrity, and operational excellence, values established by our founders in 1956. With a portfolio exceeding 2.4 million square feet, we maintain a commitment to quality buildings and long-term client relationships.Our geographic reach now includes Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and key Illinois markets like Lombard, Lisle, and Oakbrook Terrace. We operate with transparency, prioritizing customer satisfaction through in-house management teams and proactive maintenance. Our track record includes transforming underperforming assets during economic downturns and creating cohesive business parks like Arboretum Lakes. The company continues to grow while preserving its founding principles of hard work, innovation, and community-focused development.
Services
Property Management
Office Space Leasing
Portfolio Expansion
Acquisitions
Tenant Services
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of commercial real estate experience in management teams
- We specialize in Class A office park development and in-house property management
- Our portfolio includes 2.4 million square feet of strategically acquired properties
- We maintain a commitment to fanatical tenant service and operational transparency
- Our founders built Quill Corporation into a $630 million business with integrity
Services
Property Management
Our property management services combine 15+ years of expertise with proactive maintenance strategies. We handle day-to-day operations, tenant relations, and building optimization for commercial properties. Our in-house teams ensure Class A standards across all managed assets.
Office Space Leasing
We offer premium Class A office spaces in strategic locations across Illinois and beyond. Our leasing solutions cater to businesses seeking modern facilities with flexible terms and exceptional tenant amenities.
Portfolio Expansion
Our portfolio expansion services focus on strategic acquisitions and value-add opportunities. We've grown from 660,000 sq ft in 2004 to over 2.4 million sq ft through targeted market expansion and smart reinvestment.
Acquisitions
We specialize in identifying and acquiring underperforming assets for transformation. Our 2009 Arboretum Lakes purchase and 2015-16 Philadelphia expansion demonstrate our expertise in creating value through strategic acquisitions.
Tenant Services
Our tenant services prioritize fanatical client service through responsive maintenance, transparent communication, and customized solutions. We maintain 24/7 availability for critical issues while focusing on long-term satisfaction.
People
Harvey L. Miller
Founder
Co-founded Quill Corporation in 1956, growing it into a $630 million business before establishing Millbrook Real Estate in 1997 with his brother Jack.
Jack Miller
Founder
Built Quill Corporation from a single phone in 1956 to a major enterprise, applying those same values to create Millbrook Real Estate in 1997.
Jen Sweeney
President
Leads Millbrook's strategic direction with extensive commercial real estate experience, overseeing property management and portfolio expansion initiatives across multiple markets.
Rick Barnett
Director of Engineering
Manages building operations and maintenance, ensuring all properties meet Class A standards through proactive engineering solutions and facility optimization programs.
Goldie Wolfe Miller
Advisor
Provides strategic guidance based on decades of experience in commercial real estate and corporate governance, supporting Millbrook's continued growth and market expansion.
Questions
What types of properties does Millbrook manage?
We specialize in Class A office spaces and business parks, currently managing over 2.4 million square feet across Illinois, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia markets.
How long has Millbrook been in business?
Since 1997, when Jack and Harvey Miller established the company using proceeds from selling Quill Corporation to Staples.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Illinois (Buffalo Grove, Lombard, Lisle, Oakbrook), Milwaukee, and Philadelphia, with strategic portfolio expansion opportunities nationwide.
What makes Millbrook different from other firms?
Our fanatical client service approach combines 15+ years of in-house expertise with the same values that built Quill Corporation into a $630 million business.
Can you handle large-scale property portfolios?
Yes, we've grown from managing 660,000 sq ft in 2004 to over 2.4 million square feet through strategic acquisitions and effective portfolio management.
