Dawn McKenna

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About Dawn McKenna

Since her 2003 debut as a Coldwell Banker Rookie of the Year, Dawn and DMG have facilitated over $5.1 billion in real estate sales. Dawn’s impeccable style, ravenous work ethic, and service-oriented approach have garnered recognition from the Wall Street Journal, RealTrends rankings, Forbes, and Crain’s Chicago Business. In 2016, Dawn formed the Dawn McKenna Group, selecting agents who mirror her qualities and possess local expertise, resulting in a recognized brand with 30 team members across six states. With the addition of industry veterans Michael Anthony, Bernadette Kettwig, and in-house marketing, photography, and social media teams, DMG has become a national leader in residential real estate.Adopting a strategy of pairing global reach with local experts, DMG expanded to North Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s Gold Coast (2017) and prestigious 5th Avenue in Naples, Florida (2017). Success led to expansion into the North Shore of Chicago suburbs Winnetka and Lake Forest (2019), and vacation/second home markets such as Harbor Country, Michigan/Indiana (2022), Park City, Utah (2023), and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (2023).Since 2018, DMG Rentals has captured recent college graduates as future DMG clients, assisting them in finding the perfect Chicago or Naples rental. Dawn’s success stems from her extensive network, trusted by players and management of major sports teams, TV and radio personalities, and industry leaders from blue-chip companies. With a powerful team behind her, DMG consults with and represents builders, developers, and financiers with millions on the line, leveraging unparalleled market insight.Dawn values family life, prioritizing time with her husband of 30+ years and four children. An alumna of the University of Illinois, Dawn's diverse professional background includes roles at the Chicago Board of Trade, Northern Trust Company, and as an interior designer. She is an active member of the Chicago Board of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, dedicated to philanthropy, travel, fashion, and attending her children’s sporting events.