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With a diverse background and over 35 years of experience, DJ's journey encompasses both military service in the United States Air Force and a highly successful business and real estate career. Notably, he has made significant contributions to the realm of commercial real estate, specializing in hotel acquisitions and demonstrating exceptional proficiency in assisting clients obtaining entitlement financing.

DJ is a distinguished professional, renowned for his extensive expertise and remarkable achievements. Currently holding the positions of President/CEO at Doran Omni-media and Aequalitas Media, as well as Executive Director of the Aequalitas Advisory Board and a top performing Broker with Luxury Living International Chicago Real Estate

Throughout his professional career, DJ has held and continues to hold key leadership roles. His influence extends beyond his professional endeavors, as evidenced by his political candidacy for Mayor of Chicago in 2023.

Beyond his professional/political accomplishments, DJ remains actively engaged with his community serving as an ambassador to the business and political leaders of Chicago and beyond. His dedication to fostering inclusivity and driving positive change is evident in his involvement with esteemed organizations and initiatives:

• CEO of Aequalitas Media, a rapidly expanding LGBTQ+ print/digital media agency in the United States.
• Top Performing Broker with Luxury Living International Chicago
• Member of Chicago Association of Realtors
• Member of LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance – Chicago Chapter 
• Fmr. President of the National Equality Media Association (NEMA)
• Publisher of the esteemed LGBTQ+ travel lifestyle website, OUTvoices.
• Executive Director of the Aequalitas Content Creators Association.
• Executive Director of the Gay Travel Business Network.
• Executive Director of the Aequalitas Advisory Board.
• Chief Pilot of the PrideFlight Project, a groundbreaking endeavor to circumnavigate the globe in a WWII-era DC-3 airplane. This pioneering journey promotes friendship, education, and inclusion, marking Mr. Doran as the first openly gay pilot to undertake such an extraordinary feat.

DJ's remarkable achievements, extensive Real Estate/Business knowledge, and unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and progress make him an exceptional real estate broker and respected business leader. 

His clients vary from business professionals and civic leaders to sophisticated home buyers. "They are all very busy people and want a thorough and seamless transaction," Doran says. "They expect me to anticipate potential problems before they arise and fix them."

DJ works tirelessly to meet his client's needs and to be a professional, calming, knowledgeable guide throughout the sometimes-chaotic buying or selling process. DJ prides himself on being available anytime, anywhere, to help his clients achieve the result that they want. DJ’s core philosophy is that no single transaction is ever as important as the long-term relationship between him and his client.