Chris Baumann, Co-founder and CEO of Common Ground

Chris is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building great businesses. Chris is a lifelong resident of Morton Illinois with a degree from Illinois State in construction management. He loves all things real estate with an emphasis on building, investment, and working with both buyers and sellers. Alongside his friend and fellow business partner, Brad Belser, they created Common Ground with the passion to help landowners establish a true rental rate for their coveted tillable and hunting ground, as well as to allow farmers and hunting enthusiasts the opportunity to grow their operations. Above all that, Chris is dedicated to his rural Illinois community. He is a past ambassador of the Morton Chamber of Commerce. He also sits on the board of the Morton Economic Development Council and the Morton Business Development Committee. Chris truly believes in giving back and ensuring it continues to be a great place to raise his family.