Dreams Turn a House Into a Home
Elliott Homebuilders, Inc.
M&S Client since 2002
Elliott Homebuilders believes there is a big difference between simply building a house, and creating a
home. Part of the challenge – and reward – is discovering what special touch will turn those sticks and
bricks into a personal sanctuary for its new owner.
Founded by Lou Elliott more than four decades ago, Elliott Homebuilders is well known throughout the
Chicago area for its premium single- and multi-family homes. In the past 40 years, the company has
grown like the classic family business, with Lou now serving as chairman, and his son, Mark, as president.
His son, Jon, is the director of field operations, and Lou’s wife, Helen, is the company’s design director.
Its current endeavors include developments in Morton Grove, Glenview, Vernon Hills and Libertyville, Ill.
EHI builds luxury custom and mid-priced semi-custom homes, as well developing an expertise in highly
tailored housing at production prices, including multi-family settings.
Elliott Homebuilders was referred to Mowery & Schoenfeld in 2002 by Albert H. Wohlers, a valued client
of the firm and an equity investor in EHI Partnerships. “Of all the great things that Al Wohlers has done
for us, the best thing was to introduce us to Mowery & Schoenfeld,” Lou Elliott said.
Jeff Mowery, Tom Keenan and Anthony Cullotta have worked closely with the company to improve its
financial reporting and income-tax planning, as well as helping the family define its overall business goals.
Mowery & Schoenfeld respects the team at Elliott Homebuilders because they so clearly understand a
great home-buying experience goes beyond the quality, service and design.
Lou Elliott is noted for saying, “It is by incorporating a customer's own ideas, personalities and dreams
that a house becomes a home.” Elliott Homebuilders operates today with a consistent goal in mind: to
provide well-located, high-quality, customized homes at reasonable prices. This approach has become
the cornerstone of Elliott Homebuilders’ success and remains the foundation on which the company
continues to build its reputation.
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