Leadership

Our organization is led by successful business owners and leaders with decades experience in real estate and property management projects. The skill level of our  leadership is knowledgeable and innovative in developing new business services on the leading edge. You can be assured we use good judgment on behalf of our client Boards and residents.

Association boards seek new management due to unsatisfactory service. TradeMark clients rate their experience with high levels of satisfaction; which is a direct result of our view of client requests as, "our opportunity" to perfect TradeMark services.

We will be delighted to present to your Board and hold your association as a cherished client. You can be assured your property manager, and all of us at TradeMark will be relentless to earn your trust, support and confidence as your property management company of choice.

Our Management Team

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

Realtor®, 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 success for clients. Doug will have personal relationships and regular contact with our clients and oversee the activities of the property managers to development customer centric policies and effective process.

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 a letter of appreciation from President elect Ronald Reagan for personal protection services. Doug was honored as Police Officer of The Year in 1972.

Doug and Rae Tally celebrate their 32nd anniversary in 2010 and have two children and two grandchildren. Doug and Rae completed two Chicago marathons and strive for a personal best in the Chicago Triathlon. Doug and Rae 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 P. NORKETT, VICE-PRESIDENT

Commercial Group Manager 

Over 43 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.

Entrepreneurial pursuits include managing multi-million dollar investment real estate portfolios and developing shopping centers and multiple unit residential complexes. Past efforts also include extensive work with the development of complete financial packages, consulting with financial institutions on real estate problems, land purchases and resolving zoning issues.

JULIE D. ROGERS Over 35 years experience in both the lending and real estate industries, encompassing roles as broker, manager, mortgage banking president, real estate loan officer, property inspector, workout specialist, and corporate organizer. She began her career in property management and real estate brokerage in 1975, and then began work in the secondary market in 1985 by joining the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., rising from underwriter to underwriting manager, and then from servicing manager to Regional Director of Multifamily Operations that encompassed both the underwriting and servicing functions. Additionally, she managed workout and foreclosure proceedings.  Julie earned her MBA in Real Estate Finance from DePaul University.

ANNE KOCH Over 25 years experience in the real estate, legal and banking fields. She began her career as a Trust Officer in the banking industry, and then earned her J.D. from DePaul University in Chicago. After working several years for a small law firm specializing in real estate, she entered the commercial real estate field, where she is able to utilize her organizational and analytical skills. Anne is a licensed real estate broker.

LARRY WIDMAYER Over 30 years experience in sales with over thirteen years experience specific to the commercial real estate industry. His sales background gives him the basis for his success in the sale and leasing of real estate. Larry spent eight years as a member and Chairman of the Evanston Plan Commission, which provided him the foundation needed to work with communities and investors in the assemblage of commercial properties for retail/residential developments. Larry has spent over 30 years helping his commercial clients improve profitability. Since 1997, he has focused on commercial real estate investments, leasing and end user sales. Larry earned his MBA at Michigan State University.

THOMAS M. CHARTERS, CFO

During the course of Mr. Charters Career, he has held positions as CEO, COO and CFO in privately held and publicly traded corporations. He developed an expertise in the “turnaround” of distressed companies and as a result, developed a keen knowledge of financing, budgeting, marketing, demographic studies, acquisition and sale of real estate.

Mr. Charters obtained his CPA License while working for Yeo & Yeo CPA’s, a large regional firm where he managed the Tax Department and performed audits representing various industries and took on additional responsibility managing acquisitions.

Mr. Charters was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Sybra, Inc., the largest licensee of the Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant chain. During his tenure at Sybra, Mr. Charters became President of the corporation and grew Sales from $3.0 Million annually to $60.0 Million annually. During this period of growth, Mr. Charters was involved in bank financing, site acquisition, construction, acquisitions and divestitures.

Mr. Charters has been affiliated with nationally known companies in executive positions with responsibility for the management of hundreds of properties and developments throughout the United States. Mr. Charters firm provides consulting services throughout Europe, the Mid East and the Far East, pursuing the goals of his clientele, both domestically and internationally known.

Mr. Charters is an entrepreneur having owned and developed his own companies. His staff has been an integral part of his organization and many of his associates have been on board for over 20 years.

Of particular interest to clients of TradeMark Property Management, Mr. Charters staff have always maintained their books and accounting records in-house where the turn around time is critical to the proper and timely management of the clients they represent.

PATRICIA SANCHEZ, DIRECTOR

Property Manager

Organizational Consultant to

 Client Boards

A unique offering from TradeMark to our client Boards is the opportunity to participate in an organizational seminar designed for Condo and Co-op Boards. A common thread of interest among Board and owner members is internal conflict, transition of newly formed or elected Boards, motivation, participation, and capitalizing on skills.

As a result of the renouned 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.

Prudence Gourguechon, MD

Dr. Gourguechon (nee Leib) www.prudencegourguechon.com 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.