Paul Leongas

Paul Leongas is a commercial real estate developer and construction management professional based in Park Ridge, Illinois. He is the principal of Axis Development Group LLC, focused on commercial property development across Chicago's North Shore and northwest neighborhoods. Paul spent more than 25 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry before moving into development. He and his family operated The Curragh Traditional Irish Pub at locations in Schaumburg, Edison Park, and Skokie. The Curragh earned the Guinness Gold Standard Award for the Perfect Pint in 2002. The family also owns Holland Pub LLC in Holland, Michigan. Paul manages commercial properties across the North Shore and self-performs construction through Axis. He graduated from Michigan State University and attended Maine South High School in Park Ridge. Paul supports Maine South Hawks football and local youth athletics.