Ted has enjoyed over 20 years of practice and experience as a business owner, real estate investor, management consultant and entrepreneurial executive. He has founded and managed three successful service companies, has consulted numerous small, mid-sized and Fortune organizations, and has held executive-level positions in firms from a variety of industries. Ted's background spans work within real estate, financial services, manufacturing, and the dot.com space.

Thomas & Kuiken Inc is an investment real estate firm Ted co-founded and operated for over ten years. The company's brokerage division specialized in the marketing, financing and sale of apartment properties throughout Chicagoland. His firm was a recognized leader in achieving top value and completed transatctions for real estate owners through a deliberate, focused, target-marketing process. Ted established himself as a trusted, results-oriented fiduciary and confidant to his clients.

Helping others identify and achieve their goals and objectives is Ted's passion. His background in sales, ownership and consulting provide him the perspective and competency to assist owners strategically position and sell their businesses.