RE/MAX Northern Illinois Names Patrick Mcdowell As Senior Franchise Development Consultant

RE/MAX Northern Illinois has named Patrick McDowell, 53, of Elmhurst, Ill., as its senior franchise development consultant. He will be based at the RE/MAX Northern Illinois regional office, 2205 Point Blvd., Elgin, and will provide a range of support and business development services to the owners of the 170 RE/MAX offices in the northern Illinois region.

McDowell has 21 years experience as a real estate management consultant, including 10 years as a senior management analyst with RE/MAX Northern Illinois. Most recently he was a business development consultant with GMAC Home Services.

"We welcome Patrick back into the RE/MAX family where we know he will feel very much at home,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of RE/MAX Northern Illinois. “As our network grows, we continue adding skilled staff to maintain the outstanding level of support that has made RE/MAX the world’s leading real estate franchise organization. Patrick’s experience and skill set will be critical forces in helping our offices maximize their potential in this challenging market, which continues to offer many unique opportunities for leadership and growth.”

McDowell has an Illinois real estate sales license and holds a degree in business administration from Elmhurst College. He and his wife, Susan, have three children.