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CJ Baker (born November 16, 1985) is an American entrepreneur and real estate broker. He is best known for founding Hinsdale Sales and Marketing as well as being an influential real estate broker in Chicago.

Birth Name Christopher Baker

Born Hinsdale, IL 1985

Occupation Entrepreneur and Real Estate Broker

Websites www.cjbakersells.com www.hinsdalesalesandmarketing.com www.droneartography.com

Early Life Baker was raised in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. He is of Irish, German, and Polish descent. His mother, Mary, is a reading teacher, and his father, Chris, is a retired executive with Chrysler Corporation. Baker was the first of three children. His sister Tracy, is a nurse, and his brother John, works in finance. As a Child, Baker attended Prospect Elementary School, Hinsdale Middle School, and Hinsdale Central High School. Baker then went on to graduate from Elmhurst College earning a degree in Communication (2008), and Benedictine University where he completed his masters degree in Education (2011).

Career After graduating from Benedictine University, Baker was hired by Cranston Sales and Marketing in Milwaukee, WI. Some of Baker's notable clients included Christian Fischbacher, Paradise Furnishings, and Murph's Original Bloody Mary Mix. After three years with Cranston's, Baker founded his own company, Hinsdale Sales and Marketing also known as HSM. HSM is a marketing firm located in Oak Brook, IL which offers a range of services including product development, brand management, social media marketing, trade show sales, B2B sales, and manufacturer representation. In 2014, Baker became a licensed real estate broker with Coldwell Banker in Oak Brook, IL. In 2016, Baker joined Keller Williams Experience in Downers Grove, IL. Baker is considered a leader in the real estate community for incorporating the newest technology trends into his sales and marketing. In 2016, Baker founded Drone Artography - a video production company that specializes in drone video and multimedia marketing. In 2017, Baker received his managing broker license. Baker currently sells real estate full time and acts as the sitting president of Hinsdale Sales and Marketing and Drone Artography.