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Designing My Career with Vicky Lee, SVP of Development at FOCUS - On Her Transition from Architect to Developer
This week’s episode features the incredible Vicky Lee, Senior Vice President of Development at FOCUS.
Tune in as Vicky takes us on a captivating journey through career and shares what it’s like to lead FOCUS's expansion into diverse markets across the Southeast region. Discover what inspired her transition from architecture to development and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs along the way.
At Focus, Vicky defines strategies for organizational growth, spearheads acquisitions, manages developments valued at over $1.1B. She played a pivotal role in the success of The Atworth at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, IL which helped position FOCUS as a suburban placemaking leader.
Vicky’s expertise isn't limited to the boardroom – she actively contributes to the industry as Vice Chair of ULI Public Private Partnership Council (Blue), Vice Chair of ULI Chicago Product Council (Green), and Advisory Board member for ULI Chicago. With an MBA from Cornell University's S.C. Johnson School of Management and a BA in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, she is a multifaceted leader who graciously shares her leadership insights on the show.
Connect with Nancy:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancysurak
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysurak/
Website: www.nancysurak.com
Connect with Vicky:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickyglee/
https://workwithfocus.com/
Vicky's Book Recommendation: In Praise of Difficult Women: Life Lessons From 29 Heroines Who Dared to Break the Rules via Amazon https://a.co/d/9zibGUm
She’s Wild Sound Production by: Luke Surak, Surak Productions: [email protected]
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By Nancy SurakThis week’s episode features the incredible Vicky Lee, Senior Vice President of Development at FOCUS.
Tune in as Vicky takes us on a captivating journey through career and shares what it’s like to lead FOCUS's expansion into diverse markets across the Southeast region. Discover what inspired her transition from architecture to development and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs along the way.
At Focus, Vicky defines strategies for organizational growth, spearheads acquisitions, manages developments valued at over $1.1B. She played a pivotal role in the success of The Atworth at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, IL which helped position FOCUS as a suburban placemaking leader.
Vicky’s expertise isn't limited to the boardroom – she actively contributes to the industry as Vice Chair of ULI Public Private Partnership Council (Blue), Vice Chair of ULI Chicago Product Council (Green), and Advisory Board member for ULI Chicago. With an MBA from Cornell University's S.C. Johnson School of Management and a BA in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, she is a multifaceted leader who graciously shares her leadership insights on the show.
Connect with Nancy:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancysurak
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysurak/
Website: www.nancysurak.com
Connect with Vicky:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickyglee/
https://workwithfocus.com/
Vicky's Book Recommendation: In Praise of Difficult Women: Life Lessons From 29 Heroines Who Dared to Break the Rules via Amazon https://a.co/d/9zibGUm
She’s Wild Sound Production by: Luke Surak, Surak Productions: [email protected]