About Kelly Leggett

I am a native 'midwesterner' and have lived in the Chicago area since the age of six. In 1994 I relocated to San Francisco and spent five years in the 'City by the Bay', making many close friends and enjoying the beauty of northern California. Unlike the song, however, I found that I had 'Left my Heart' in Chicago, and moved back here in 1999. My professional experience includes nearly 20 years in the telecommunications and credit services industries. My responsibilities included project management, process management, customer service, and corporate systems training and training development. I graduated 'cum laude' from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and an Economics minor. I am also a charter member of the Illinois State University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, which is the highest academic recognition available to business students. I am a member of the Peterson-Pulaski Business & Industrial Council, a board member of the Edgebrook-Sauganash Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of the Sauganash Community Association from 2005 2016, and as president from 2013 - 2015. I currently hold a position on the Sauganash Community Association Advisory Board. I am also a member of the Sauganash Design Committee, a board member of North Branch Arts, and serve as treasurer of the Sauganash Mural Project. My diverse business background, familiarity with technology, attention to detail, and client focus have served me well in my transition to a career in real estate. On a more personal note, while I lived in California I was introduced to retired racing greyhound dogs. I have always been a dog lover, and I was captured by the loving and gentle nature of this special breed. I became involved with greyhound adoption organizations and had the opportunity to adopt a greyhound of my own, Chloe, who moved with me to Chicago. I lost Chloe in January 2006. Later that year I adopted a male and female greyhound, Kevin and True. True passed away in May 2011, and I lost Kevvie in May 2012. Although I am currently without dogs, greyhound adoption and awareness remain a very important issue to me. I am proud to donate a portion of my commission from each real estate transaction to Midwest Greyhound Adoption, a local greyhound adoption organization.