Bill White Jr. returns to Baird & Warner as VP of broker relations

Baird & Warner has named Bill White Jr. as its new vice president of broker relations for mortgage and title services, marking his return to the firm after several years at Compass.

In his new role, White will act as the primary liaison between real estate agents, attorneys and loan officers to support coordination across Baird & Warner’s brokerage, mortgage and title service divisions.

“Coming back to Baird & Warner feels like a true homecoming,” White said. “I’m looking forward to helping the company in its mission of putting agents and clients first by connecting our brokerage, mortgage and title services in a way that builds strong relationships and simplifies the transaction process.

“I know what agents need to succeed because I’ve been in their shoes, and now I get to advocate for them in a new and rewarding way.”

White previously served as vice president and designated managing broker at Baird & Warner’s Glen Ellyn, Illinois, office before departing in 2021 to join Compass.

During his time at Compass, he helped its Hinsdale and Glen Ellyn offices become high-performing operations. He also contributed to development of the company’s mortgage and title initiatives in the region, and he implemented process improvements tied to sales capture rates.

White’s return brings him back to the company where he built much of his real estate career — and continues a family legacy. His father, Bill White Sr., was one of the producing agents at Baird & Warner in Naperville, Illinois.

“Having Bill return to Baird & Warner is a full-circle moment for us, and a major step forward for the company and the Baird & Warner way,” said Laura Ellis, the company’s chief strategy officer and president of residential sales.

“Bill’s passion for helping agents succeed, combined with his proven ability to drive results, makes him the ideal person to champion the connections and relationships that define our family of real estate services.”

Founded in 1855, Baird & Warner remains the largest independent real estate services company in the Chicago area.