Dan Smolensky, SIOR is a Founder and Principal of TMG. Dan is the Managing Broker for TMG, heads the Supply Chain Solutions Group, and oversees day to day operations. Since 1994 Dan’s experience at some of the largest real estate firms in the world coupled with a personal desire to stake his claim fueled him to launch The Modal Group in 2008, since rebranded as TMG Real Estate Advisors. Dan has completed transactions in excess of $500 million and 10 million square feet in industrial and office properties. Dan’s last brokerage position was with CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) when they acquired Insignia/ESG, where he enjoyed being a market leader and the dominant broker in the northwest/O’Hare sub-market of Chicago. That led to a position with First Industrial Realty Trust one the world’s largest owners/developers of industrial properties where Dan was charged with identifying and executing property and portfolios acquisitions to feed the company’s $9 Billion of REIT and pension fund capital. Dan has worked on real estate opportunities in supply chain space, logistics arena, manufacturing, and office in virtually every major market in the US, Canada, and Europe. Dan lives near Wrigley Field in Chicago and enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, golfing, boating, taking road trips, and the rooting for Chicago sports teams.

Marat Safir is a Founder and Principal of TMG. Previously Marat was the President and founding principal of Taurus Realty Partners. It was his vision of a firm, solely focusing on industrial tenant representation, that spearheaded the creation of Taurus Realty Partners in 2007, merging with The Modal Group in 2015. Prior to Taurus Realty Partners, Marat spent almost 10 years at UGL/Equis, one of the largest tenant rep real estate firms in the world. As Vice President at UGL, he was instrumental in developing an industrial practice group. His impact has gone beyond Chicago where he is a significant resource to corporate clients throughout the country. Marat has had tremendous success in evaluating and executing solutions for corporate clients and their industrial needs for nearly twenty years. Since 1996, Marat has been involved in over 425 lease and sale transactions totaling over $1.2 billion in value.

Currently, Marat lives in Chicago’s West Loop with his wife & their two dogs. In his spare time, Marat enjoys hitting the slopes out West for some skiing and playing lots of tennis. He is a self-proclaimed Roger Federer fanatic.

Andrew has nearly 30 years of experience in industrial and office real estate strategies for corporate occupiers. He specializes in representing clients to help achieve maximum savings on overall occupancy costs and operational and supply chain efficiencies.

Andrew has completed over 400 transactions in excess of 50 million square feet and 240 acres of land for development. He has executed many multi-state site selection projects and sophisticated strategic planning consulting assignments. He has represented companies to complete leases, lease renewals, lease extensions, property purchases, and build-to-suits including the BMW build-to-suit in Minooka, IL, and Sears build-to-suit in Romeoville, IL that both won the prestigious NAIOP build-to-suit of the year award.

Prior to joining TMG Andrew was a senior-level Vice President at CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) for 22 years in Chicago where he was regularly one of the top producers. He is also a member of the Society of Office and Industrial Realtors (SIOR).

Ryan Phillips, a Chicago area native, specializes in building relationships with his clients and tailors how he conducts, analyzes and negotiates real estate to match each client’s goals. Ryan has completed over 250 transactions totaling more than two million square feet. He has experience in multiple areas of real estate including industrial and office, as well as corporate real estate incentives. Over the years he has been recognized as a “Rising Star” and a “Game Changer” in the industry.

Ryan enjoys playing golf, coaching youth sports, cooking, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and son.

Andris Lizenbergs is a Senior Vice President on the TMG brokerage team specializing in industrial tenant representation. Andris brings extensive business experience with a focus on the construction industry. His consultative approach is designed to bring new ideas and solutions to ensure that client goals are met. Both locally and nationally, Andris manages lease negotiations and relocations. Andris grew up in Evanston, IL where he attended Evanston Township High School. He then went on to the University of IL where he played men’s club volleyball and majored in political science. Today Andris resides in Evanston and enjoys golf, paddle tennis, and spending time with his family and three young children. He is active in the American Latvian Youth Association and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Rob Prioletti is a key member of TMG’s Supply Chain Solutions Group, focusing on tenant representation for Industrial users. Through his consultative advisory approach, Rob assists clients with their real estate strategy. Specializing in: transaction services, deal advisory, strategic consulting, and supply chain solutions.

Rob grew up in the Chicago suburbs and is a die-hard Chicago sports fan. He is an avid golfer, enjoys watching his Marquette Golden Eagles, and attending Cubs games with his friends in the summer. Rob holds a B.B.A with a concentration in Real Estate from Marquette University.

Jimmy is a Senior Advisor on the TMG brokerage team specializing in industrial tenant representation. Through his consultative advisory  approach, Jimmy brings new ideas and solutions to meet his clients’ goals.

Jimmy grew up near Boston in Lowell, Massachusetts and is a passionate Boston sports fan. He graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a Minor in Writing and Rhetoric.

Currently, Jimmy lives in Lincoln Park, Chicago, and he enjoys playing golf and basketball in his free time.

Drew is an Industrial Real Estate Advisor specializing solely in tenant representation.

Drew’s deep understanding of the industrial market, provides the knowledge to finding the perfect space to meet the unique needs of each of his clients. For client’s who need to lease or purchase an industrial property, Drew will be there to help you every step of the way. From site selection to lease negotiation, Drew will work tirelessly to ensure that the transaction is a success. With Drew’s expertise and commitment to exceptional customer service, you can trust that you’re in good hands.

Drew graduated in May 2022 from the University of Missouri with dual major in both finance and real estate. Drew spent the first year removed from college working in the multifamily real estate industry, gaining experience in both brokerage and management. After spending a year learning the multifamily scene, Drew came to the conclusion that industrial real estate is his best. He then rejoined TMG Real Estate Advisors in the spring of 2023, where he first got his start in commercial real estate as an intern in the summer of 2021.

Ken’s construction experience began in 1985. Over the last 30 plus years, Ken has worked at some of the largest firms in the real estate industry including The John Buck Company, Cushman & Wakefield, Grubb & Ellis, and DTZ UGL Equis Corp. Ken’s Project management expertise includes; bid negotiation, strategic sourcing, material management, due diligence, Tenant Improvement & new ground-up construction management, budget & schedule management, and real estate strategy. Ken has been engaged in millions of square feet in multiple market sectors including office, industrial, education, high-tech, automotive, GSA projects, data center, law firms, manufacturing, and healthcare. Projects range from national portfolio design and construction, spec development, and office interiors. A sample of clients Ken has represented includes Allianz, Bally Total Fitness, Kimberly Clark, Zurich Insurance, Littlefuse, American Hospital Association, USG, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Version Wireless, Flextronics, Nippon Express and The Joint Commission.

Morgan Mellske is a part of the TMG office brokerage team, specializing in office tenant representation. Morgan represents a diverse client base in lease negotiations and relocations locally and nationally. Morgan is a native of Chicago growing up on Taylor Street and the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhoods. He attended the prestigious Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary School and then pursued his undergraduate degree at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota majoring in Business Marketing and he was a member of the golf team. Morgan enjoys introducing friends to his “secret” Chicago spots and is an active basketball, hockey, softball player and an avid golfer.

Regina is a key member of TMG’s Corporate Solutions Group, specializing in exclusive representation of high-growth retail and medical retail (MedTail) occupiers nationwide. Through the lens of management consulting and strategic operational planning, my team and I match global real estate occupiers with their ideal space, by capitalizing on a wide net of established relationships and real-time data. We lead with experience, while our processes are rooted in data and the newest prop-techs.

Experience working for private firms and institutional organizations, gives us the relational ability to connect with decision makers from any vertical, on any point in the globe

Regina enjoys experiencing art shows , early morning workouts , and cooking.

Leslie heads TMG’s Corporate Solutions Group, specializing in exclusive representation of high-growth retail and MedTail (medical retail) tenants globally.

Leslie has over 30 years experience in the commercial real estate and energy sectors, managing and executing multimillion dollar business transactions for both private and public sectors. Leslie helps drive corporate revenue by creating and executing tactics and strategies aligned with her client’s goals. Through unparalleled advocacy and creativity, Leslie has advised hundreds of top tier clients in turning their real estate and energy portfolios into a strategic advantage for their businesses.

Leslie has navigated account and contract negotiations for major corporations, retail/medtail, banks, tech companies, manufacturing, healthcare, government, pension funds, and non-profits.

Leslie enjoys “paying it forward” and as such has participated in a multitude of charity and volunteer endeavors. In her personal time, she enjoys playing with her dog Warrior, dancing, art, traveling with her family, and being mindful through yoga and meditation.

Victor is an advisor with TMG specializing in representation for industrial real estate owners and occupiers nationally.

Prior to TMG, he was with Deloitte’s Lease Advisory team servicing Fortune 500 companies and Link Logistics, Blackstone’s Industrial Real Estate platform, performing Financial Planning and Analysis responsibilities.

His passion lies in streamlining the real estate process for his clients by leveraging a consultative approach, refining systems, and prioritizing transparency.

Beyond work, Victor enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and exploring his favorite city…Chicago.

Jane Robins works with corporations to achieve their financial and organizational objectives through the execution of commercial real estate strategies.   She has a broad base of experience representing both private businesses as well as Fortune 500 corporations.

Her experience includes working with clients in leasing, acquisition, disposition, and consolidation of their real estate holdings.   She successfully met their multi-state as well as international requirements.

Her focus is in the industrial sector, with a concentration in the metals industry.  She delivers solutions to her clients’ real estate challenges aligning their business requirements with best practices and proactive strategic planning.

She is active in AIRE (Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers) and is a Past President.    She has also served as a Planning Commissioner for the Village of Palatine, IL for many years.

Chicago Executive Office Manager Estela Richards joined TMG in 2015. She has over 10 years’ managerial and administrative experience. She assists in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures; manages and oversees the administration of HR policies, programs, and practices within the company; and assists the Project Management team as the Client Services Liaison.

Estela’s creativity, drive, and leadership make her a critical component of the TMG team. She is responsible for all office procedures and uses her organizational skills to ensure smooth operations in a busy work environment. She thrives on challenges and is always looking for opportunities to expand TMG’s platform. Her commitment to excellence is ever-present in her relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction and loyalty she exhibits professionally and personally.

Estela completed undergraduate studies at Trinity International University (“TIU”) and continued her education in the field of Organizational Leadership at TIU. She earned an MBA degree from TIU in 2018.

Estela has been a resident of Chicago since she moved from Tirana, Albania in 2000. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two children and friends, exploring the beautiful outdoors, hiking, biking, running, music, and traveling. She is always rooting for the Chicago Blackhawks, Cubs, and of course Da Bears.