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Michael Covarrubias

Michael A. Covarrubias is chairman and co-CEO of TMG Partners, a San Francisco real estate development and investment firm. He joined TMG in 1988 and has directed the company since 1995. Under his leadership, TMG has entitled, developed, acquired and managed a diversified Bay Area portfolio of office, residential, retail and mixed-use properties. Before joining TMG, he spent 17 years at Union Bank in commercial lending, including real estate finance and management of its Silicon Valley regional real estate center. TMG credits his leadership with a cumulative Bay Area development and investment portfolio exceeding 33 million square feet. Its work has included projects such as SOMA Grand, One Market, 680 Folsom, and Emeryville Public Market, alongside redevelopment of complex urban sites. TMG partner biography · TMG profile

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Covarrubias has also worked on regional policy issues involving housing, transportation, and economic growth through the Bay Area Council, Urban Land Institute, and other civic bodies. TMG’s 2025 leadership roster identifies him as chairman and co-CEO alongside Matt Field, with Benjamin Kochalski listed as co-CEO in the company overview; the roster distinction is noted because management titles have changed over time. TMG leadership · TMG profile

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