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Matthew Tarshis joined Frontline Real Estate Partners in July 2013 and is currently overseeing brokerage, management, acquisitions and dispositions for the company  He is responsible for overseeing and leasing a portfolio consisting of over 3,000,000 square feet of retail, office, industrial and mixed-use properties, a management portfolio of 2,500,000 square feet and an investment sales team that is selling approximately 20-25 deals across multiple asset classes at any given time.

Matt represents REIT’s, private equity firms, multi-national corporations, family offices, banks, special servicers, debt funds & private owners throughout the country.  He provides strategic solutions along with consulting & advisory services which allow his clients to make the best decisions based on the current climate of the market.  In addition to acting as a broker and advisor to dozens of lenders and special servicers, Matt also acts as a Court-Appointed Receiver across the country and is a trusted fiduciary and advisor in complex foreclosure and bankruptcy situations that require the experience, knowledge, and creative deal making that go along with typical distressed real estate cases.

In 2019, as a key member of the brokerage team, Matt disposed over $70,000,000 in commercial assets including single tenant and multi-tenant shopping centers, office buildings, industrial warehouses, multi-family properties and mixed-use properties.  He also represents both landlords and tenants and is involved with lease negotiations, sales, purchasing, market research, and site selection.  Matt successfully procured dozens of new tenants and negotiated over 100,000 square feet in new leases including notable transactions of 25,000 & 18,000 Square Feet.  He has represented both tenants and landlords and has completed lease transactions with national retailers such as Starbucks, Biolife/Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Davita Dialysis, Great Clips, Pizza Hut, Verizon, Heartland Dental, Sprint, Dunkin’ Donuts, & more.  Matt also oversees Frontline’s owned portfolio across the Chicagoland area which consists of over 1,000,000 SF.

In addition, Matt supports the Frontline team with acquisitions including identifying opportunities, negotiating purchase & sale contracts, due diligence, construction, project management, and lease negotiations.

Prior to joining Frontline, Matt was a member of RKF (Robert K. Futterman & Associates) where he supported the firm’s Chicago brokerage team on both landlord and tenant representation activities. He also was responsible for updating RKF’s listings database and searches and explored for new retail opportunities.  Previously, Matt was a Managing Partner and Director of Trading Operations at Passaglia Trading for over nine years. There he developed, implemented and executed trading strategies while also recruiting, hiring and training new traders.

Matt earned a Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Speech Communicating and Rhetoric from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of Illinois and a Leadership Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. In addition, Matt is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and an active member of the West Loop Community Organization.

Andrew joined Frontline Real Estate Partners in 2012. Since joining the Frontline team, Andrew has played an active role in dispositions, receiverships, property management, and acquisitions. Andrew has been actively involved in the leasing of retail, office, and industrial properties throughout Illinois. Andrew also supports Frontline’s acquisitions group in underwriting, property valuation, and due diligence.

Prior to joining Frontline, Andrew worked at Alpha Alternatives from 2011-2012, where he worked directly with the senior partners of the firm in raising capital for various private equity real estate funds and one-off deals. He also performed due diligence on a wide range of real estate operators and capital providers.

Andrew graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Financial Management from Indiana University in 2010, and went on to receive his Master of Science in Finance from the DePaul Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in 2012. Andrew is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois.

Zachary joined Frontline Real Estate Partners in 2015. Since joining the Frontline team, Zachary has played an active role on Frontline’s Brokerage Team, specializing in disposition and leasing of retail, office, industrial and multi-family properties across the Midwest. Among many day-to-day responsibilities, Zachary has been actively involved in the leasing of Frontline’s real estate portfolio consisting of over one million square feet of commercial space. Additionally, Zachary is actively involved with lease negotiations, investment sales, property valuation, market research and site selection. In a prior role with Frontline, Zachary also gained significant experience as a commercial property manager, helping oversee the operations of Frontline’s portfolio of owned and third party assets.


Prior to joining Frontline Real Estate Partners, Zachary interned at Morgan Stanley where he provided market research, 401(k) planning and stock analysis to clientele and other Financial Advisors. He worked directly with Senior Vice President’s Stanford Slovin and Patrick Callaghan with client concerns and financials planning.


Zachary graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies in 2014. While finishing his degree, his interest in real estate grew which lead him to seek employment from a well-rounded real estate firm that handles a variety of properties including commercial, industrial and residential real estate.

Andrew joined Frontline Real Estate Partners in January 2018. Since joining Frontline, Andrew has played an active role on the brokerage team by assisting with sales, leasing, valuations, and marketing efforts for Frontline’s brokerage business.


Prior to Joining Frontline Real Estate Partners, Andrew spent three years working for International Capital Investment Company in a management rotational program consisting of healthcare, real estate, alternative investments and other business ventures. After his program ended, he joined International Capital Investment Company as a Financial Analyst where he stayed there for a year. During his time as a financial analyst, he provided accounting, financial planning and analysis, and tax and banking support to several company owned businesses.


Andrew graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In addition, Andrew serves as an investment analyst and utilizes Argus software to perform financial modeling and property valuation.

Prior to joining Frontline Real Estate Partners, Andrew spent 18 months at Allstate serving as a financial analyst. At Allstate, he developed financial models to forecast internal operational data, as well as analyzing key performance indicators to help senior management make informed decisions. After his tenure there, Andrew spent another 18 months as a Medical Device Sales Representative at Arthrex assisting Doctors in the operating room with issues that may arise and helping Arthrex drive sales.

Andrew graduated from the Miami University of Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in economics. In addition, Andrew serves as an investment analyst and utilizes Argus software to perform financial modeling and property valuation.