Andy Corken is a Principal/EVP of the TMG Real Estate Advisors(TMG).TMG is one two pure tenant representation/occupier services firms based in the Chicago area focusing primarily on strategies for the real estate acquisition/disposition needs of industrial companies across North America.TMG has no conflicts of interest with landlords because we don't represent them on listings or any other services.

Having over 30 years of experience, Andy helps his clients select the best locations for their operation based on their customer service needs, facility requirements, labor attraction/retention and overall occupancy costs.

Andrew Corken 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 420 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).

Achievements/Awards

Two-time winner of NAIOP's Build-to Suit of the year representing Sears and BMW

Winner of Chicago Metro Industrial Broker of the Year (team award) 2001

Earned Society of Industrial and Office Real Estate Professionals (SIOR) designation 2008

Commercial real estate industry affiliations include SIOR, AIRE, CSCMP and WERC

Key Experience Highlights

CASIO AMERICA, INC. relocation to Aurora, IL: 150,000 Square Foot lease, $1,600,000 in combined occupancy cost reduction, Transportation cost reduced 10%, Lower labor cost plus work force stabilization

WW Grainger Multi-state: 22 lease and BTS acquisition assignments (7 cities), Branch and DC operation facilities, Best of class facilities and locations aligned with company business plan, Estimated 10-15% lower occupancy costs, robust TI package from Landlord

Ricoh USA Bolingbrook, IL: 275,000 lease acquisition, Consolidation strategy from 6 locations to central regional DC and assembly center, Over $650,000 in occupancy cost savings+ landlord TI package