Chief Operating Officer

  • Michael Marks

  • Michael Marks is a senior real estate and operations executive with over 20 years of experience leading complex, multi-asset platforms across residential, commercial, and high-service environments. As Chief Operating Officer at Argo Real Estate, he oversees operations across a portfolio of more than 12,000 units, driving performance across property management, finance, brokerage, and client success.

    Michael has a proven track record of building operational infrastructure and delivering results at scale. Throughout his career, he has managed global portfolios totaling tens of millions of square feet, led significant capital and operational budgets, and implemented systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and long-term asset performance.

    Prior to Argo, Michael held senior leadership roles at the City University of New York, Open Society Foundations, and Allied Partners, where he led real estate strategy, global operations, and large-scale capital initiatives. His experience spans acquisitions, asset management, construction, and portfolio optimization across both institutional and privately held platforms.

    Michael holds a degree in Finance and International Business from The George Washington University and is a licensed real estate broker in New York and Florida.