Bill McKeown
Chief Human Resources Officer @JVM Realty Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Human Resources Officer @JVM Realty Corporation
Oak Brook, IL, US
As the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at JVM Realty, I have the privilege of leading a talented HR team and helping shape a company culture where people feel valued and supported. JVM has been a trusted name in multifamily real estate since 1975, with a $1.4B portfolio across Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin — and I’m proud to play a role in that success. What I Deliver:Strategic Partnership: I report to the CEO and serve as a core member of the executive team, aligning talent strategy with corporate growth and operational goals.Team Performance: Built and lead a results-driven HR team known for execution, agility, and a people-first mindset.Systems Optimization: Led the successful implementation of a new HRIS platform, modernizing processes and enhancing the employee experience.Comp & Benefits Transformation: Overhauled total rewards strategy to better attract, retain, and engage high-performing talent — with measurable impact on retention and satisfaction. Proud Moment:In 2024 and again in 2025, JVM Realty was named a Great Place to Work by the Great Places to Work Institute. That recognition reflects the incredible work of our team and the positive culture we’ve built together. What Drives Me:I believe business performance is powered by people — and I believe that when employees feel supported, respected and empowered, the entire company wins.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois - Institute of Aviation
PROFESSIONAL PILOT PROGRAM, Aviation
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA, Business Administration
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS, Journalism
SKILLS
ABOUT BILL MCKEOWN
MBA | GPHR | SPHR | SHRM-SCP Chief Human Resources Officer | Building Cultures Where People Thrive and Results FollowWHAT I BELIEVE:People matter. That\'s the core. I believe in:Respect for People Leading with Integrity and Humility Change as Opportunity Owning Mistakes and Learning Fast Listening More than Speaking True Diversity Collaboration over Silos Systems Thinking over Quick Fixes Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership EssentialWHY I DO THIS WORK:Because I know - not just believe - that: People want to contribute meaningfully. Most jobs suppress initiative, but the right culture unlocks it. Trust and transparency drive engagement and performance. Work can be a place of purpose, growth and pride - not just a paycheck.WHAT I DO: Build workplaces people don\'t want to leave. Drive out fear, politics, and pointless friction. Knock down silos and build one team. Invest in people, not just programs. Continuously improve the system, not just the symptoms.HOW I LEAD: I treat employees like the capable, complex adults they are. I hire people who care deeply about serving customers. I build teams that reflect real, lived diversity - across experiences, generations, and perspectives. I make work meaningful by connecting role to mission. I coach leaders to be forces for good: consistent, accountable and human. I tell the truth - about wins, stumbles, and the path forward. And every day, I leave the workplace better than I found it.
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