Meet The Team

OUR MISSION

WE PUT OUR CLIENTS FIRST
Our clients’ needs always come first. We will strive to always provide value far in excess of our clients’ expectations. Our team will utilize our diverse backgrounds and experience to leverage the best results for you. Our constant goal is mutual respect and long term relationships that are beneficial to all parties.

WE EDUCATE
In all market conditions, we aim to deliver verified and practical information about the home buying and selling process. We leverage industry-leading data and analytics to empower the decisions of our team members and clients. We map the process, so you know where you’re at and what your next steps are.

WE EMBRACE INNOVATION AND LEARNING
We will never rest on our accomplishments. We will constantly strive to create, develop, and implement new ideas, strategies, and services that will benefit our clients. We will endeavor to seek continuing education in all aspects of our business to increase the level of service we offer our clients.

Christian Moisio

Chris brings more than two decades of residential real estate experience to Deb Hess & Partners, having worked as a residential specialist since 1998 and as a Certified Residential Appraiser since 2001. His appraisal background gives him a particularly valuable perspective on property value, market positioning, and the many factors that influence a successful real estate transaction.

Throughout his career, Chris has developed extensive experience with single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, new construction, condo conversions, and a wide range of residential properties across Chicago. He is known for his ability to think quickly, anticipate challenges, and find practical solutions, while maintaining a positive, collaborative approach throughout the process.

Chris combines strong market knowledge with skilled negotiation, thoughtful communication, and a highly personalized commitment to his clients. His technology expertise further enhances his ability to market properties effectively and keep buyers and sellers informed at every stage of the transaction.

A graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, Chris is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and also has knowledge of Italian. His business is built on honesty, diligence, responsiveness, and a genuine dedication to client satisfaction.

Chris has deep familiarity with many of Chicago’s North Side neighborhoods, including Lincoln Square, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Uptown, Albany Park, Old Irving Park, Jefferson Park, Forest Glen, Edgewater, Budlong Woods, Peterson Woods, North Center, Bucktown, Logan Square, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Avondale, Hermosa, and Portage Park. His broad neighborhood knowledge, combined with his appraisal expertise and years of transaction experience, allows him to bring both insight and perspective to every client he serves.

Heidi Gigi Swank

Heidi brings a sophisticated blend of real estate expertise, project management experience, and design sensibility to Deb Hess & Partners. With a strong background in corporate project management, she is known for being highly organized, solutions-oriented, and exceptionally attentive to detail—qualities that translate seamlessly into guiding clients through complex real estate decisions with confidence and clarity.

Prior to entering real estate, Heidi managed a $2 million portfolio of Fortune 500 clients, overseeing the development and implementation of experiential learning programs in the United States and abroad. That experience sharpened her ability to manage timelines, anticipate challenges, coordinate multiple moving parts, and deliver results at a high level. After beginning her real estate career with Sotheby’s, she joined Compass and Deb Hess & Partners, drawn to the company’s technology, collaborative culture, and innovative approach to serving clients.

Heidi works with a broad range of buyers and sellers, from clients searching for a contemporary city condo to those exploring suburban opportunities, renovation projects, or ways to strategically improve a property before bringing it to market. Her understanding of real estate, construction, design, and technology allows her to evaluate properties from multiple perspectives and help clients see both immediate potential and long-term value.

Relationship-building is central to Heidi’s approach. She believes that the best real estate experience begins with listening carefully, understanding each client’s priorities, and providing thoughtful guidance grounded in loyalty, integrity, and trust. Whether advising on a purchase, preparing a home for market, or identifying an investment opportunity, she brings a calm, strategic perspective to every transaction.

A lifelong interest in architecture, construction, and design has been shaped by extensive international travel and by her fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. After more than 17 years in Chicago, Heidi has developed a deep appreciation for the city’s diverse neighborhoods, distinctive housing stock, and architectural character, while also serving clients throughout the surrounding suburbs.

Outside of real estate, Heidi enjoys traveling, exploring design and architecture, and spending time with her pug, Crosby. Her combination of professionalism, creativity, and genuine enthusiasm for helping people find the right place to call home makes her a valued member of Deb Hess & Partners.

Ivan Torres

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Amanda Palo

Amanda is a Chicago native with lifelong roots in real estate. Growing up with a broker father, she developed an insider's perspective on the industry from an early age. Since young adulthood, Amanda has overseen renovations across her extended family's diverse property portfolio—from condos to single-family homes and multi-family buildings. This hands-on experience, combined with her analytical expertise and natural people skills, makes her an invaluable partner throughout the home buying and selling process.

Amanda has built her practice on authentic client relationships and educational content. She's passionate about guiding first-time homebuyers through complex decisions with clarity and care, while also partnering with experienced buyers and sellers who value her market expertise. A dedicated runner who has completed two marathons—she even trained for the Chicago Marathon while earning her license—Amanda brings the same discipline and endurance to her real estate career. When she's not working with clients, you'll find her coaching cross country at her children's school or volunteering in her community.

Amanda's deep knowledge of Chicago spans decades and countless neighborhoods across the city, with particular expertise on the Northside. While her family has deep roots in Lincoln Park—where three generations attended grade school—she likes to joke that she lived in Logan Square before it was Logan Square. Today, she calls Portage Park home, adding yet another layer to her understanding of Chicago's diverse communities. From micro-market trends to the hidden gems that make each neighborhood special, Amanda brings local insight that transforms the home search experience. She speaks fluent Spanish and is here to support her clients' diverse needs

Francisco Ordaz

Francisco joins Compass with 16 years of “hands-on” experience in the financial sector, 5 of which were spent in management, most recently with J.P. Morgan Chase. As a trusted financial advisor, Francisco guided families, from all walks of life with their financial needs, including home purchases. It was within this realm that Francisco realized his passion for helping clients with their real estate needs and he is currently applying his vast experience in providing exemplary service as a Residential Broker, helping both Buyers and Sellers. Francisco’s also has expertise in construction, especially property remodeling/ general contracting, estimating and developing real estate projects. Francisco is also fluent in Spanish.