THE DRAKE JOINT VENTURES LLC

About Us

The Drake Joint ventures LLC (DJV) unites leading and international firms to deliver site-wide airport and infrastructure solutions. Our consortium combines over $20 Billion in recent aviation project experience including O' Hare, JFK, Denver and Mumbai International airports.

Consortium Partners

Construction & Advisory

Advisory

Management & Advisory

Manufacturer

Fire Alarm/Security Contractor

Airport Auxiliary Equipment

Technical Advisory

Technical Advisory

JWI Construction, Inc.

Harbour Construction, Inc.

Darley & Co.

Arora Engineers

Rossi Contractors, Inc.

Monda Windows & Door

Pyrocom Security Systems

Builders Chicago Corp.

VRX

JKL

Ace Hardware

Biographies of Founding Partners

Advisory

Advisory

Technical Advisory

Tely Nagle

Tely Nagle is an acclaimed interior designer and creative visionary, recognized internationally for her distinctive approach to luxury design and timeless elegance. Her work blends artistry, innovation, and cultural authenticity, earning her recognition as one of today’s most inspiring voices in hospitality and residential design.

Beyond her professional achievements, Mrs. Nagle was honored by the American Lung Association as “Mother of the Year,” joining a distinguished group of past recipients that includes global leaders and cultural icons.

Through her design leadership and philanthropic spirit, Tely Nagle continues to inspire excellence and compassion in every project and partnership she undertakes.

Jim Nagle

Jim Nagle is the Founder and Managing Member of The Drake Joint Ventures LLC, an Illinois-based consortium bringing together twelve of the leading U.S. aviation, engineering, and infrastructure firms to pursue major international development initiatives in aviation, transportation, and urban growth.

Mr. Nagle is the owner of The Drake Oak Brook Hotel, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, and a distinguished attorney, entrepreneur, and international development leader.

In 1993, Mr. Nagle helped draft the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and played a pivotal role in rebuilding the country’s post-war economy through private investments in the grain, media, banking, and education sectors. His work contributed to restoring stability, fostering growth, and modernizing key national industries.

Through The Drake Joint Ventures LLC, Mr. Nagle continues his mission of advancing global partnerships that unite American expertise with local vision to deliver sustainable, world-class infrastructure and economic opportunity.