April 25, 2025

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A Young Generation Goes To Work For Mom And Dad Inc., Including At Taylor Johnson

The Wall Street Journal



Hannah Pisani (center), daughter of Taylor Johnson President Emily Johnson (right) and granddaughter of TJ founder Deborah Johnson (left), joined the TJ team last year as an account executive.


When a Wall Street Journal reporter recently asked Taylor Johnson if we knew of any young adults who had gone to work for their family business, we didn’t have to look too far. Our own Hannah Pisani, daughter of TJ President Emily Johnson and granddaughter of TJ founder Deborah Johnson, joined our team full-time after graduating from college last year, representing the third family generation to work at Taylor Johnson. Hannah, who always wanted to follow in her mother’s and grandmother’s footsteps and interned with Taylor Johnson while earning a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication, talked with the reporter about her experience stepping into the family business and her profound investment in the company. “I want to continue the line,” she said in the resulting article, “and I think that’s a really special thing.” 





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Events
**Taylor Johnson Staff To Attend

CREW Chicago Industry Leadership Awards

Tuesday, April 29, 2025


Chicago Association Of REALTORS® YPN Breakfast: Mentally Managing The Real Estate Rollercoaster

Wednesday, April 30, 2025


Chicago REALTORS® Open House

Thursday, May 1, 2025


CBC 2025 Merit Awards

Wednesday, May 7, 2025


BOMA Chicago Emerging Leader May Happy Hour

Wednesday, May 7, 2025


Lunch & Learn With Far South Community Development Corporation

Wednesday, May 7, 2025


Bisnow Chicagoland Retail Summit

Thursday, May 8, 2025


CoreNet Connect Lunch Series: Chicago’s Role In Driving The New Revolution In Advanced Computing

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IREM 2025 PREMIER Awards

Friday, May 9, 2025


NAIOP National Forums Symposium

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CREW Chicago Wine, Dine, And Shine Event

Wednesday, May 14, 2025


Chicago Association Of REALTORS® The Future Of Luxury Is Sustainable

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REIA Breakfast Meeting: Industrial Outdoor Storage And Self-Storage

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CREW Network Unlock The Power Of Negotiation: A Training For Women Leaders In CRE

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2025 Chicago Preservation Expo

Monday, May 19, 2025


CREW Chicago May Prospective Members Coffee And Conversation

Tuesday, May 20, 2025


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Crain’s Chicago Business C-Suite Conversations

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**REjournals 2025 Real Estate Awards

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WTWH Healthcare CIO Forum Conference

Thursday, July 17, 2025


CAA 2025 Golf Outing

Thursday, July 17, 2025


Women's Council Of REALTORS® Network 360° Leadership Conference

Wednesday, August 6 - Friday, August 8, 2025


NBOA 2025 Summer Soiree

Thursday, August 7, 2025


IREM Chicago 2025 Golf Outing

Monday, August 11, 2025


Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference Midwest

Tuesday, August 26, 2025


C5 + CCIM Global Summit

Tuesday, September 16 - Thursday, September 18, 2025


CAA Trade Show & Education Conference

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Chicago Build Expo 2025

Wednesday, October 29 - Thursday, October 30, 2025


I.COM Central

Monday, November 3 - Tuesday, November 4, 2025


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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

 
Job Openings

Leasing Agent — Chicago/River North

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Leasing Agent — Chicago/South Loop

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Business Development Manager

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Maintenance Supervisor

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Leasing Director

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Director Of Interior Design

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Director Of Business Development (Dallas)

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Project Manager

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Architect

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Interior Designer

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To post an open position, please contact Gina Graf at ggraf@taylorjohnson.com.

 
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