Greg Pekarsky

Greg Pekarsky is getting used to this list thing. A leading young professional in his industry, Greg was honored just last year by the National Association of Realtors as one of REALTOR® Magazine's 30 under 30.

Though he's a Detroit transplant with much love for the 'D,' Greg is dedicated to making Chicago feel more like home. As the owner of Vesta Preferred, LLC, a residential real estate company, he specializes in helping Chicagoans find their next real estate rental or condo and he is also focused on greening and beautifying Chicago's expressway, gateways, and neighborhoods through his work with Chicago Gateway Green. In his spare time, he hangs out with his little brother who he met three years ago through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Heather Korpella, executive director of Chicago Gateway Green, described Greg as passionate, kind-hearted and outgoing. "Greg, has inspired many Chicagoans to get involved with our 27-year-old environmental non-profit," she said, noting that he built up the organization's Associate Board from 30 to 62 members in just a year. "He is full of energy and wants to get the job done right and have a lot of fun while doing it."

Name:
Greg Pekarsky

Age:
28

Pays the bills:
Owner/Broker, Vesta Preferred, LLC

Relationship status:
In a relationship

Describe yourself in 10 words or less:
I'm a passionate and loving individual with high integrity.

Celebrity doppelganger:
Daniel Craig

How do you Jew in Chicago?
I stay connected to all of my Jewish friends from the D and my family in Israel.

Passions:
Animals, real estate, volleyball, steaks, sushi, basically any type of eating, boxing, family, charity

How do you give back?
I'm a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters. I have been matched with my little for 3+ years now. I restarted and am the president of the Associate Board of Chicago Gateway Green. Gateway is the city’s largest non-profit greening and beautifying effort. I'm also a part of the Young Professional Network for the Chicago Association of REALTORS and help to advance/better the industry.

Fill in the blank: If time and money were limitless, I would:
Wouldn't change a thing! Besides getting a boat so I can finally feel cool and have a boat party in Chicago.

Chicago's Jewish community in 10 years:
Still strong and active. Hopefully a few more synagogues downtown though!

Me in 10 years:
Doing primarily real estate development. My goal is to make Vesta a top company to work at in Chicago for REALTORS and young professionals. My other goal is to be able to support my family and have them move to Chicago from Detroit so everyone can be back together and close.