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Chicago’s trusted building management experts

Expert management for high-rise, mid-rise, and mixed-use properties. Transparent operations, proven processes, and local expertise for every building.

our team

Chicago property experts

Meet the professionals who deliver reliable management and transparent operations for Chicago’s most demanding buildings.

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Zachary Pollack

Chief Executive Officer

Zac began his career as an attorney focusing on multi-family real estate transactions. With an interest in development and management, he transitioned to work for a former client as the Director of Operations for a multifamily development and condominium management firm, managing nearly 10,000 units regionally. Zac has a breadth of institutional knowledge key to our clients.

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Margo Smith

Senior Vice President

Margo is a licensed community association manager with 25+ years' industry experience. She is knowledgeable in all areas of community management, including: building systems, condominium laws, customer service, building emergencies, capital projects, personnel supervision, purchasing efficiencies, refinances and sales transfers, and vendor management. Communities benefit from Margo's vast experience.

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Nick Bruno

Vice President of Operations

Nick has over 15-years experience in management and association operations. Nick specializes in the supervision of large high-rise communities undergoing significant capital projects, overseeing everything from their financing to working with the dedicated on-site staff to ensure project-success on behalf of the community. Nick earned his bachelor degree from Purdue, in addition to earning his certificate in Real Estate Finance & Investment from Northwestern University.

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Steve Guzy

Chief Financial Officer

Steve is a registered Certified Public Accountant and has worked in real estate accounting for the past 20 years. Steve is skilled at handling accounting matters specific to condominium associations, multifamily residential properties, and commercial spaces. Steve manages all of our clients’ accounting in-house, along with any applicable payment procedures.

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Marty Moran

Vice President

Marty is a Certified Manager of Community Association, certified through the Community Association Institute. Over the past 22 years, Marty has become an expert in managing luxury condominium, commercial and rental portfolios. Additionally, he has implemented long-term financial plans and completed complex capital projects for multiple shared interest communities.

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Roman Szalata

Vice President of Portfolio

Roman is a licensed Community Association Manager, with nearly 20 years’ experience managing mid to large size community associations throughout Chicagoland. Roman has extensive experience working with various types of communities, ranging from historic loft buildings to luxury new construction residential communities. Roman prides himself on his ability to lead management teams towards achieving each community’s unique goals. Roman consistently gives back to the community through his involvement in local organizations, including his role as the Chairman of the Portage Park Baseball Association.

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Nathan Smiley

Vice President of Portfolio

Nathan has over 25 years of experience in Community Association Management. Nathan began his career as a teacher, eventually gaining a passion for community service and working for community organizations. With a continued interest in community governance, Nathan earned his CAM licensure through the Illinois Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Nathan maintains extensive experience in leading medium and large community operations, with a focus on union staff. Nate prides himself on his leadership skills, and ability to achieve outcomes important to each community’s individual goals.

What our clients say

Trusted by Chicago’s leading buildings and boards.

“The Building Group has been wonderful during the transition and ever since, especially our Assistant Property Manager, Floria. She has been very responsive when I have reached out to her when I was making a request or asking for clarification. Building management companies have a tough job, and Floria handles it all with skill and grace.”


Amy
Board Member

“RTBG provides proactive, responsive and caring service to owners across their HOA’s. We transitioned as an HOA maybe a year ago from a legacy property management firm and our transition has been seamless from assisting in the collection of dues, diligence in maintenance of our common areas and enforcement of hoa rules and regulations. ”

Adam
Board Member

"We have really been happy with the level of customer service and attention to our building's need from our building manager from The Building Group! She is so attentive, supportive and has reliable resources at the ready. We are very grateful. AND we very much appreciate the new management company, The Building Group who is super efficient and there to see our building's needs met. Thank you!”

Marlo
Board Member