THOMAS A. GOURGUECHON, PRESIDENT

Developer/Contractor

While pursuing his degree at the University of Illinois, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Thomas became qualified to participate in a federally funded housing redevelopment program within the City of Chicago. Utilizing low interest, subordinated loans from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, he was able to procure and fully rehabilitate several under utilized properties and place them back into the local Lincoln Park, multi-family housing market.

Subsequently, Thomas converted all of the residential properties in his portfolio to condominiums and reinvested in vacant land parcels in the Willow-Halsted neighborhood of the City. With the on-going gentrification of the area, Thomas developed several townhouse and condominium properties and concurrently began to provide his unique experience and expertise to other developers on a consulting basis. Development and construction management services were provided to the Willow-Dayton Corporation, Camiros, Ltd., an urban planning and zoning consulting firm, 3314 North Lake Shore Drive Condominiums and the 76 unit, St. Francis Courts Condominium project in Evanston.

In 1980 Thomas joined the Rouse Company of Columbia Maryland, then the premiere developer of urban, waterfront, mixed-use projects in the country. As Development Project Manager, Thomas had management responsibility for the planning, design, engineering, construction, leasehold improvements and initial operation of major urban redevelopment projects in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and San Diego. Subsequently, he joined Homart Development Co., the commercial real estate development arm of Sears Roebuck and Coldwell-Banker, as Senior Development Director, developing regional shopping centers and ancillary use projects in many national markets.

Maintaining his personal interest and investment in multi-unit residential properties during this period, Thomas acquired, managed, redeveloped, constructed and converted condominium projects in Evanston, on the Near North Side and West Ridge neighborhoods of Chicago, as well as multiple single family residences in Pentwater, Michigan and Evanston.

Through the 1990's, Thomas provided his development, design, engineering construction and operations skills and experience to the cruise ship and riverboat casino industry. As both consultant and employee, he was directly involved in the development, design, construction and property management of four major projects with a total value of over $250,000,000.  

DOUGLAS A. TALLY, FOUNDER

Broker, Property Manager

Doug's consultative approach develops wonderful client relationships based on trust and confidence in Doug as their advisor, skilled negotiator, and expert facilitator. The net result is new business referrals based on the clients knowledge expectations will be exceeded. Doug's listening and problem solving skills contribute to, and assure client success. Doug will maintain personal relationships and regular contact with our clients and oversee the activities of field personnel so as to development customer centric policies, effective process and industry best practices.

Doug will recommend and implement improvement resulting in client delight; thereby assuring consistent renewal, and referral business from our highly satisfied customer base.

Prior to real estate, Doug was recognized with sales awards and advancement in the information technology (.com) sector. Doug's earliest career was Detroit Police Officer while earning his B.S. degree. Doug received numerous citations and commendations and letter of appreciation from President elect Ronald Reagan for personal protection services. Doug was honored as Police Officer of The Year in 1972.

The Tally's celebrate their 33rd anniversary in 2011 and have two children and two grandchildren. Doug and Rae completed two Chicago marathons and Doug strives for a personal best in the Chicago Triathlon. The Tally's volunteer at St. Mary of The Lake Parish, and participate in civic activities with the Chicago Board of Elections, Buena Park Neighbors Association, and lead efforts to beautify the "Peace Garden" entrance to Lincoln Park.

MARTIN NORKETT, VICE-PRESIDENT

Managing Director, CBC Worldwide

Over 44 years experience in the real estate industry in capacities ranging from real estate broker/manager to ownership of a commercial real estate operation. Entered the industry with Draper and Kramer where he co-developed the commercial real estate department and worked as the managing broker. He served twelve years as a member of the Evanston Economic Development Council and sixteen years as a member at-large of the Evanston TIF Board.

He has managed multi-million dollar real estate investment portfolios and developing shopping centers and multiple unit residential complexes. Mr. Norkett has extensive experience developing complete financial packages, consulting with financial institutions on real estate problems, land purchases and resolving zoning issues.

Mr. Norkett is now Managing Director of Norkett & Associates under the Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) Worldwide and NRT organization with offices in Northbrook, IL. Norkett & Associates founding members are comprised of a dozen experienced and highly effective individuals from across the spectrum of commercial services to partner with owners, investors, real estate operating companies/REITs, tenants, developers and Municipalities. 

Services capabilities of Norkett & Associates are defined by four primary licensed service areas:

• Realty Advisors
• Brokerage Services
• Personal Investment Asset Management
• Property Management

Fulfillment is accomplished through the expertise of the one dozen partners Mr. Norkett assembled to expand CBC Commercial NRT to meet aggressive goals. The Service Coverage is defined by: 

• Acquisition and Redevelopment
• Disposition
• Property Management
• Construction Management
• Leasing, Negotiations and Renewals
• Research & Analysis
• Consolidation
• Public/Private Partnerships
• Site Selection, Relocation & Feasibility Studies

The Geographic Market for Norkett & Associates is defined as the Metropolitan Chicago and surrounding counties, Milwaukee county and surrounding area as well as markets coming through the CBC-NRT referral system.

LARRY WIDMAYER

847-921-7491  | LWidmayer@cbcworldwide.com

With over 35 years experience in business-to-business sales including fourteen years focused specifically on the commercial real estate industry, Larry has a deep appreciation of his client's business needs having spent his career helping commercial clients improve profitability. His sales background gives him the basis for his success in the sale and leasing of real estate. He served as a senior broker at Koenig & Strey for seven years. He has eight years experience as a member and chairman of the Evanston Plan Commission. This experience provides him the foundation needed to work with communities and investors to assemble commercial properties for retail/residential developments. Since 1997 he has focused on commercial real estate investments, leasing, tenant representation and end user sales. Working with both tenants and landlords his clients have leased office, industrial and retail space. Larry's clients are primarily in Chicago, north and northwest Cook County and Lake County. He is a board member and past president of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. He earned his MBA at Michigan State University's Graduate School of Business.

KATE WOLF

847-650-1522  | KWolf@cbcworldwide.com
With over 28 years of experience with general contractors, developers, and consulting firms, Kate is a licensed real estate broker and professional engineer who has owned and managed her own company. She has managed a variety of project types for public and private clients including office, retail, industrial, hospitality, academic, and residential. Her team approach, professionalism, and problem-solving abilities have resulted in a consistent history of successful projects. Kate has served on the Lake Forest Construction Codes Commission, the Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois. She is currently the Vice President of the Board of the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society. Kate earned her MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.

JOAN PAPADOPOULOS

847-308-2390 | JPapadopoulos@cbcworldwide.com

With over 30 years experience marketing real estate consulting services, Joan became a licensed real estate agent for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage focused on multifamily residential properties in and around Cook County. She entered the industry in 1979 as the director of publications for Real Estate Research Corporation, which provided portfolio consulting and appraisal services and prepared annual forecast studies on all facets of the real estate industry. Past experience includes serving as the Director of Marketing for Deloitte�????�???�??�?�¢??s U.S. and global real estate practices. She has served on the board of accreditation of landscape architects for the State of Illinois and is a long-time board member of the Swedish American Museum. Joan earned her MBA at Keller Graduate School.

JULIE DOWDLE ROGERS

847-401-4005 | Julie.Rogers@cbexchange.com

With over 35 years experience in both the lending and real estate industries, Julie's experience includes serving as broker, manager, mortgage banking president, real estate loan officer, property inspector, workout specialist and corporate organizer. She entered the industry in property management and brokerage and then began working in the secondary market by joining the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation where she became Regional Director of Multifamily Operations, which encompassed both the underwriting and servicing functions. Julie has managed numerous workout and foreclosure proceedings. She holds an MBA with a specialty in real estate finance from DePaul University.

TERRY CANNING

630-202-7098 | Terry.Canning@cbexchange.com

More than 19 years experience in commercial banking and real estate. Terry is a licensed real estate agent as well as a NASD Series 7. He entered the industry in 1992 as vice president of securities for what is now Bank of America.He moved to Merrill Lynch in a similar capacity and then to Van Witz Commercial Brokerage where he became a commercial real estate sales associate. In 2009 he joined Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT as a senior executive. He is experienced in lease negotiations, tenant representation, commercial, industrial and land sales and has a well established group of developers, investors, and corporate clients.

GERALD E. FRANK

312-286-7900 | GFrank@cbcworldwide.com

With over 30 years experience in commercial real estate, Jerry is a licensed Illinois broker. The main emphasis of his experience involved working with a wide variety of office, individual and retail space users and investors providing them with market intelligence and assistance with lease and purchase negotiations. His area of experience includes industrial, office and retail leasing, property management, development and marketing of investment properties. Jerry received a Juris Doctor from DePaul University in Chicago. His education and accumulated real estate experience has provided him with the knowledge necessary to understand and resolve virtually any type of real estate related issue.

Organizational Consultant to Client Boards

A unique offering from TradeMark to our client groups is the opportunity to participate in an organizational seminar designed to evaluate business group interaction and effectiveness. A common thread of interest among clients is internal conflict, transition of newly formed work units, motivation, participation, and capitalizing on skills.

As a result of the renowned Dr. Gourguechons seminar, participants experience a higher level of group function and focus, reduce time commitment, increased personal satisfaction and productivity, and gain the acknowledgment of owner members for their  outstanding contributions to overall improvement.

Dr. Gourguechon (nee Leib) was born and raised in Washington DC.  She was educated at Yale University (BA), the University of Michigan (MD) and Northwestern University (Psychiatry).  Her psychoanalytic training occurred at the Institute for Psychoanalysis, Chicago.

In addition to conducting a private practice in Chicago and its suburbs for over 25 years, Dr. Gourguechon has pursued a parallel career as an organizational leader at the American Psychoanalytic Association, a 3200 member professional association which she currently serves as President.  She has extensive experience in issue advocacy, public information, project development and implementation, and the developmental challenges of an organization in transition. She has built a network of international colleagues in Latin America and Europe with whom she has worked closely on advancing programmatic goals.