With a combined 40 years of real estate experience, Kathryn Bader Mangel and Kelly O’Connell Mangel bring a corporate-driven, concierge-level approach to buying, selling and investing in Chicago’s North Shore. Both Chicago-area natives, they transitioned from successful careers — Kathryn at IBM Corporation and Kelly at Aon Corporation — to real estate, quickly earning “Rookie of the Year” honors. Their passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals has placed them in the top 1% of agents nationwide.
As founders of Team Mangel, the duo provides hands-on, round-the-clock guidance to a diverse clientele, including first-time homebuyers, families, investors and those relocating locally or internationally. They specialize in single-family homes, condos, land and investment properties across Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Northfield, Glencoe and Lake Forest. Their business is constantly growing with new buyers; repeat clients and referrals; buyers and sellers returning for their expertise; direct communication; and results-driven strategies. “We focus on finding our buyers, sellers and renters the perfect real estate solution for their families. We are smart business women with professional backgrounds who work hard and employ the best real estate resources for our clients,” say the duo.
Team Mangel’s industry success is reflected in their numerous accolades, including Chicago magazine’s Outstanding Service Award, Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Residential Real Estate Brokers recognition, and the Five Star Professional Award. They are consistently top-producing agents at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate and are proud members of the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors.
Beyond real estate, the team is active in philanthropy, serving on the Auxiliary of the Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center, volunteering at local schools, churches, Neighbors of Kenilworth and many other philanthropic endeavors. Both women are avid racket sports enthusiasts and dedicated supporters of Chicago’s sports teams.
