It is apropos that MEGAN MCCLEARY admires hardworking, successful people in the world who are passionate about what they do, and succeed with hard work and integrity. As founder and luxury real estate specialist with McCleary Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, she has built an impressive luxury real estate business on those same principles. She counts her degree in business marketing from University of Dayton, study abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, and real world business and life experiences as integral to her success. Prior to moving to Hinsdale from Chicago, she sold multi-media advertising and developed a passion for real estate after building several houses. “Once we found this wonderful town Hinsdale, I was hooked, volunteered a lot, and became entrenched in the community,” she says. “I’m well connected; hard work, professionalism, and commitment are what help me excel.” She also puts a high priority on being compassionate, and counts Oprah Winfrey, whom McCleary met on several occasions, as one of her role models. “Oprah Winfrey faced challenges, yet was driven and passionate and achieved great success,” she explains. “Residential real estate is an emotional business. I remain calm and focus on details to make my clients experiences the very best possible, while achieving desired results.”

McCleary Group is located at 35 S. Washington Street in Hinsdale, 312-848-9730, mcclearygroup.com.