Essex Realty Group Promotes Mary McGinnis to Chief Marketing Officer

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The Essex Companies — Essex Realty Group, LLC, Essex Capital Markets, LLC, and Essex Three Twelve, LLC — announced the promotion of Mary McGinnis to Chief Marketing Officer.

McGinnis joined Essex in 2023 as a Marketing Associate and now leads marketing across all three affiliated firms. In her role, she oversees branding, digital strategy, social media, content creation, and marketing campaign execution.

Mary McGinnis Expands Leadership Role Across Essex Companies

Over the course of her tenure, McGinnis has transformed the company’s marketing infrastructure, developing a more strategic and cohesive brand presence across all platforms. She has streamlined marketing processes, expanded the firm’s digital reach, implemented a higher standard of quality control across marketing assets, and played a key role in strengthening Essex’s position as one of Chicago’s leading multifamily brokerage platforms.

Impact on Essex’s Marketing Infrastructure

McGinnis’s work has extended beyond individual marketing initiatives, helping establish a more integrated and scalable marketing structure across the Essex Companies. Her efforts have created greater consistency across the firm’s branding and communications while supporting the growth of its digital presence and overall market visibility.

“Mary’s contributions to the growth of our three companies go beyond marketing,” said Brian Kochendorfer, President of the Essex Companies. “She’s helped build out the infrastructure our operations run on while growing the brand for all three companies. Having her leadership at the executive level going forward will be a key part of our continued growth.”

Mary McGinnis’ Background

McGinnis graduated from Colorado Mesa University in 2023 with a degree in Mass Communications and an emphasis in Digital Media Strategy. Her academic background in communications and digital media has supported her work across branding, content strategy, digital marketing, and social media.

In her new role, McGinnis will continue leading marketing strategy while overseeing the continued growth of the Essex brand, digital presence, and marketing initiatives across all affiliated companies.

Work With Essex Realty Group

Essex Realty Group is a Chicago-based multifamily brokerage focused on investment sales and advisory services for apartment owners and investors throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. To learn more about Essex Realty Group and the firm’s multifamily platform, connect with the Essex team.

About Essex Realty Group

Essex Realty Group, LLC is a Chicago-based commercial real estate brokerage specializing in multifamily investment sales. The firm provides advisory and transaction services for apartment buildings, mixed-use properties, and multifamily portfolios throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Essex Realty Group combines market expertise, proprietary research, and a relationship-driven approach to help investors maximize value and successfully execute their real estate objectives.