Igor Jokanovic

Igor Jokanovic holds a B.A. in Business Management from Rockford University and a M.B.A. in International Finance from Loyola University Chicago. He served as a Senior Relationship Banker at LaSalle Bank before founding Arete Renovators with his family and friend in 2002. Igor worked as a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley before going full time as an entrepreneur in 2008. Arete Renovators evolved in 2014 to a design and build firm with a full design studio center in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago. Igor is also the founder of the American Southeast Europe Chamber of Commerce whose goal is to promote charitable endeavors and meaningful relationships between the southeastern region of Europe and the United States. In 2016, along with his wife and brother, Igor formed the new Board Of Directors at Council Oak Montessori School in Blue Island, IL. The school is thriving today and helping to shape its local community for many future generations. Arete’ Enterprise (Arete’) today includes Arete Fund Management - private equity fund, Arete Homes - buy and sell properties, and Arete Property Development - property management company. Arete’ is in a position today to provide clients a full real estate solution. Igor lives in Blue Island, IL with his wife Lila, and their children Sara and Miles. In his own words: “We separate our business and personal lives but we shouldn’t separate our approach to life. Challenges present themselves no matter what is going on in our worlds. What makes the difference is the people, the family and community, you have built around you that will help you get through to the other side of any challenge. If I know anything it’s that as long as we stand together, we have already succeeded. That’s how I’ve led my life, and this company, and how I will continue to do so."

Aret’© Renovators is a family owned design build firm specializing in interior residential remodeling. Aret’© means quality in Ancient Greek and we hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality, communication, and trust. Every client that works with us becomes a part of our family. We have worked in 60% of Chicago's downtown high-rises and throughout the Chicagoland area completing projects ranging from hardwood refinishing to new construction. Since 2001 we have successfully remodeled over one thousand residential and commercial projects, and we have purchased and managed over thirty properties through our sister company. This extensive experience along with the trust of our clients has led us to be recognized by Qualified Remodeler's Top 500 List for two years in a row. We have strong ties with many subcontractors and product suppliers, creating strong networks throughout the Chicagoland community. By developing real estate projects throughout Chicagoland, we provide better living conditions within diverse communities. Our showroom, Aret’© The Art of Design, seeks to inform clients about the design process with the help of our in-house designers. With this approach we strive to guide clients through the design process while assisting with the installation and renovation process, bringing their entire experience full circle straight from our showroom.