Meet the Partners
Janelle Rau-Clauson, President
Janelle Rau-Clauson, President
Janelle Rau-Clauson, President
Janelle brings over 25 years of experience in the Non-Profit, Labor Union and Government and has now founded Helios Partners.
She is dedicated to matching consumers with sustainability programs that will save their bottom line, eliminate carbon emissions by the ton and grow good jobs investing in communities that need it most. Janelle earned her BA from the University of Minnesota and has worked in every region of the country.
She is a Midwesterner that will always keep one foot in the Great Lakes. She lives in Chicago with her husband and daughter.
Barry Schain, Partner
Janelle Rau-Clauson, President
Janelle Rau-Clauson, President
Barry brings 25 years of experience in real estate and business development. Barry is a green business entrepreneur and founder of Digital Green Signs Chicago. Barry has brokered over a billion dollars in development and was a senior partner at Next Reality. Barry is the founder of Brew and View and a partner at Chicago Sport and Social Club.
Barry attended American University in Washington, DC. He is a "Chicago Guy." He is an avid boater and lives in Lincoln Park with his dog Plum.