Tom Harrington

Tom Harrington

ABOUT

Professional Profile Tom Harrington has served the commercial real estate needs of Champaign-Urbana and central Illinois since 1977. His experience involves all aspects of commercial real estate including sales, leasing, property management, and development. In his career, Tom has been personally involved in over $300 million in sales and leasing activities and over $300 million in development projects involving land, office, residential subdivisions, retail, build-to-suits, multi-family and student housing.
Education -Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Illinois, 1977
Experience Director of Acquisitions, Core Campus, LLC (2011 – Present)
Tom is the Director of Acquisitions for Core Campus, LLC, a national student housing developer. He leads site identification, acquisition and entitlements for Core. Tom has negotiated the acquisition of five sites (2900 beds) since January 1, 2012.
CEO, Allied Capital Title (2010 – Present)
Tom currently serves as the CEO of Allied Capital Title, a full service title insurance and search service based in Central Illinois with offices in Champaign, Danville, and Springfield, Illinois.
CEO, Devonshire Group, LLC (2001-2010)
Tom served as CEO of The Devonshire Group. Comprised of 265 employees and 600 independent real estate agents, the company’s annual revenues were in excess of $30 million. Devonshire Group provided service such as commercial real estate brokerage, commercial leasing, site selection, and real estate development. The firm also offered services in residential real estate sales, mortgage services, civil engineering, environmental engineering and land surveying, architectural services, property maintenance, property construction management, and auction services.
Community Involvement -Illinois Development Finance Authority, Former Member, Board of Directors
-Urbana-Champaign Economic Development Corporation, Former Member, Board of Directors
-Disabled Citizens Foundation, Member, Board of Directors
-The Carle Foundation, Member and Former Chairman, Board of Trustees
-Champaign Chamber of Commerce, member, Board of Directors
-Actively Involved in Civic Affairs
Leadership -Illinois Development Finance Authority, Former Member, Board of Directors
-Urbana-Champaign Economic Development Corporation, Former Member, Board of Directors
-Disable Cititzens Foundation, former Member and Chairman, Board of Trustees
-Champaign Chamber of Commerce, Former Member and Chairman, Board of Directors
-United Way of Champaign County, Former Member, Board of Directors
-The City of Champaign, Illinois, Recipient Keys to the City

Specialties

  • General CRE

Expertise

  • General Commercial Real Estate

Languages

  • English