Aaron McDermott is the founder and President of Latitude Commercial. Latitude Commercial is a full-service Commercial Real Estate brokerage firm specializing in Northern Indiana and the South Suburbs of Chicago. Specifically, Aaron represents property owners, developers and tenants providing services including corporate relocation, site search analysis, acquisition, disposition, leasing, and real estate consulting services. Aaron was selected to the Class of 2015, Top 20 Under 40 by the Northwest Indiana Times and BusINess magazine. During 2021, Latitude Commercial was also selected as the Best Commercial Real Estate Company by Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Magazine.
Among the companies he has worked with include Buffalo Wild Wings, Kiddie Academy, Planet Fitness, CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, Dunkin’ Donuts, Red Robin, Kite Realty Group, Inland Investment, Hilton Hotels, PODS of Chicago, LLC, Olthof Homes, Golden Corral, Northwestern University, Real America Development, Beal Bank (REO’s), Centier Bank (REO’s), Harris Bank (REO’s), Albanese Confectionery, Hamni Bank (REO’s), People’s Bank and many other prominent area developers and clients.
Part of Aaron’s belief system is a commitment to charitable causes around Northwest Indiana. Not only does he serve on various local boards throughout Northwest Indiana but makes financial contributions and volunteers his time for them as well. Part of the expectation of being an agent within Latitude Commercial is giving back to the community in which they serve.
Education
- Indiana University, Bloomington
Professional Affiliations and Designations
- Real Estate Broker & Real Estate Instructor, Indiana
- Real Estate Broker, Illinois
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Designee
- Legislative Affairs Subcommittee – Member at Large for CCIM National Institute 2011-2012
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Associate
- 2015 Top 20 Under 40 Awarded by the Northwest Indiana Times
Community
- Board of Trustees Lake Area United Way
- City of Crown Point Redevelopment Commissioner
- (Thomas) McDermott for Mayor, Hammond, Indiana
