MEET JOE CAVOLICK

joe cavolick

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

B.S. General Engineering
U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York

M.S. Communication Systems Strategy and Management
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Certificate in E-Business Strategy
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Senior Management Program:
Certificate in Managing Complex Product Development Projects
MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA


Resume

Joseph D. Cavolick, president of Cavolick Consulting Group, Inc., is responsible for all operations and administrative functions of the firm.

Highly regarded in the relocation industry, Cavolick has managed over 35 moves in the Midwest, the U.S. and around the world. Clients include Prudential, Glaxo-Wellcome, TAP Pharmaceuticals, Shure Incorporated, OmniBus Systems, Ltd. (UK), Continental Custom Ingredients, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Association of Realtors, Baird and Warner, Advisory Research Inc., Niven Marketing Group, College of Lake County, Maine Plastics, Inc. and Cambridge Realty Capital Companies.

Cavolick's relocation assignments have included coordinating employee relocation programs and incentives; developing employee relocation packages for international corporations; conducting functional programming and space planning for commercial office projects; and designing, constructing and occupying offices in signature buildings such as Chicago’s John Hancock Center. He has also acted as Owner’s Representative for the design, construction and occupation of commercial and industrial office space,research and development laboratories, pilot plant and production facilities.

Prior to forming CCG, Cavolick was Senior Vice President, Operations and Administration for Kahn Realty, Inc., a real estate brokerage company with sales of over $800 million and which is now part of Coldwell Banker. Cavolick was responsible for office construction, information/communications technology management, and marketing technology services, including proprietary product development.

In addition to his advanced degrees listed above, Cavolick is also a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. He was a U.S. Army officer from 1966 to 1971 and served in combat in Vietnam; he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Army Commendation Medal.

Industry Affiliations

Joe Cavolick is active in the Business Relocation industry, holding leadership positions in a variety of national and local professional and service organizations, including:

REFERENCES

"I have known Joe Cavolick for 30 years....I worked very closely with him on numerous legal and business matters.... I found him to be thoughtful, thorough and creative with an open-minded, academic approach to problem-solving that is rare among high-level executives. He also displayed a sense of honor, ethics and integrity in all his business and legal dealings that brought great credit both to his company and himself...."
MCF
Attorney at Law and Partner
International Law Firm
Chicago, IL


"I have known Joe Cavolick for over 20 years, during which time I have developed a great respect and admiration for him.... Joe is one of the most delightful persons I know. He is honest, hardworking, bright, pleasant and a joy to work with and be with. He has a positive mental attitude and always "finds the glass half full.... Although he is a strong leader, he functions easily and effectively as a team member, always bringing the best of others to the forefront...."
DMR
Former Regional President
International Brokerage Firm
Chicago, IL


…He came highly recommended to me right at the onset of this project… This project was both fragile, and its success extremely critical. .... I needed someone I could trust....who had intimate knowledge of this market and a person with a very disciplined management style that could be counted on to achieve significant results, projected performance and real deadlines....Very early on, it became evident that we have made the correct choice ....He is highly respected by every member of our organization...."
DMY
Former CEO
Regional Brokerage Firm
Chicago, IL



“…I’d tell anyone considering a move not to try it themselves…It was a complicated move to plan and execute…if not for [your] help, we’d still be moving…”
BF
Executive Vice President
International Manufacturing Firm
Chicago, IL

Cavolick Consulting Group, Inc. • 1621 Mission Hills Road, Suite 307
Northbrook, IL 60062 • PHONE: 847-753-9898 • FAX 847-753-9858
e-mail: j.cavolick@cavolickconsulting.com