George Marcus
Founder at ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
Net worth: 80 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
George M. Marcus is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded 6 companies, among them: Essex Property Trust, Inc., Marcus & Millichap, Inc. and Greater Bay Bancorp and who has been at the head of 7 different companies. Currently, he occupies the position of Chairman of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (which he founded in 1994), Chairman for Essex Portfolio LP (a subsidiary of Essex Property Trust, Inc.), Chairman of Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (which he founded in 1971) and Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at The Marcus & Millichap Co. (which he founded in 1971), Chairman for Pacific Property Co. and Chairman at Summerhill Homes LLC (both are subsidiaries of The Marcus & Millichap Co.). Mr. Marcus is also on the board of UCSF Foundation, the University of California and Housing Industry Foundation and Member of The Urban Land Institute, Member of The Real Estate Roundtable, Director-Emeritus at Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Member of Bay Area Council and Member of The Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics. In the past Mr. Marcus was Chairman for Essex Property Corp. (he founded the company in 1971) and Director at Greater Bay Bancorp. He received an undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | 322,091 ( 0.50% ) | 79 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC.
0.07% | 2024-03-11 | 28,767 ( 0.07% ) | 982 968 $ | 2024-03-30 |
George Marcus active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. | Founder | 1993-12-31 |
| MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC. | Founder | 1970-12-31 |
Pacific Urban Investors LLC
 Pacific Urban Investors LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Pacific Urban Investors LLC provides property investment services. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Al Pace. | Chairman | - |
Pacific Urban Residential LLC
 Pacific Urban Residential LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of Pacific Urban Investors LLC, Pacific Urban Residential LLC provides real estate investment services. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The company was founded in 1998. The CEO is Al Pace. | Chairman | - |
International Orthodox Christian Charities, Inc.
 International Orthodox Christian Charities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Orthodox Christian Charities operates as a nonprofit organization. It offers emergency relief and development programs. The firm provides assistance for orphans, refugees, displaced persons, the elderly, school children, families and people with disabilities. The company was founded by John G. Rangos, Sr., Charles R. Ajalat and Andrew A. Athens in 1992 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Presidio Trust | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-14 |
| University of California | Director/Board Member | 1999-12-31 |
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco owns and operates museums. Its collections include European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. The company is headquartered in San Francisco. CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
UCSF Foundation
 UCSF Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The UCSF Foundation promotes and supports the interests and welfare of the University of California San Francisco and the UCSF Medical Center. The UCSF Foundation’s daily operations are administered by a development staff responsible for major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation gifts, annual giving, development communications, alumni relations and campus events | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of George Marcus
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Training of George Marcus
| San Francisco State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. | Finance |
| MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Greater Bay Bancorp
 Greater Bay Bancorp Major BanksFinance Greater Bay Bancorp operates as a financial holding company for Greater Bay Bank, National Association, and ABD Insurance and Financial Services that provides commercial banking and financial services. It operates in four segments: Community Banking, Specialty Finance, Trust Services, and Insurance Brokerage Services. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in East Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
Essex Portfolio LP
 Essex Portfolio LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Essex Portfolio LP operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages primarily in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of predominantly apartment communities. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Finance |
The Marcus & Millichap Co.
 The Marcus & Millichap Co. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Marcus & Millichap Co. provides commercial real estate brokerage, investment, and development services. The company was founded by George M. Marcus and William A. Millichap in 1971 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
| Mid-Peninsula Bank (Palo Alto, California) | Finance |
Pacific Property Co.
 Pacific Property Co. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Pacific Property Co. provides real estate investment services. Its offers interior & exterior renovations and marketing adjustments services. The company has offices in Palo Alto, Westwood, Irvine, San Diego and Seattle. Pacific Property was founded by Alfred V. Pace in 1998 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
| Presidio Trust | Government |
The Urban Land Institute
 The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Real Estate Roundtable
 The Real Estate Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Real Estate Roundtable operates real estate and trade associations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Jeffrey D. DeBoer. | Commercial Services |
UCSF Foundation
UCSF Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The UCSF Foundation promotes and supports the interests and welfare of the University of California San Francisco and the UCSF Medical Center. The UCSF Foundation’s daily operations are administered by a development staff responsible for major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation gifts, annual giving, development communications, alumni relations and campus events | Miscellaneous |
| Essex Property Corp. | |
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco owns and operates museums. Its collections include European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. The company is headquartered in San Francisco. CA. | Consumer Services |
Bay Area Council
 Bay Area Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bay Area Council operates as an advocacy and research organization. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The CEO of the company is James Wunderman. | Commercial Services |
| Summerhill Homes LLC | |
InCarda Therapeutics, Inc.
 InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. develops cardiovascular disease treatment through pulmonary delivery of established drugs. It also develops an inhaled therapy intended to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The company was founded by Narasimhan Rangachari, John S. Patton, Gregory M. Marcus and Carlos A. Schuler in 2009 and is headquartered in Newark, CA. | Health Technology |
The Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics
 The Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of University of California, The Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics provides educational and real estate services. The private company is based in Berkeley, CA. | Commercial Services |
| Housing Industry Foundation | |
Meridian Property Co.
 Meridian Property Co. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of The Marcus & Millichap Co., Meridian Property Co. is a commercial builder specializing in medical sites. The private company is based in San Ramon, CA. The company offers full-service real estate development, leasing, and commercial real estate solutions. Mike Conn has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Finance |
Pacific Urban Residential LLC
Pacific Urban Residential LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of Pacific Urban Investors LLC, Pacific Urban Residential LLC provides real estate investment services. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The company was founded in 1998. The CEO is Al Pace. | Finance |
Pacific Urban Investors LLC
Pacific Urban Investors LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Pacific Urban Investors LLC provides property investment services. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Al Pace. | Finance |
International Orthodox Christian Charities, Inc.
International Orthodox Christian Charities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Orthodox Christian Charities operates as a nonprofit organization. It offers emergency relief and development programs. The firm provides assistance for orphans, refugees, displaced persons, the elderly, school children, families and people with disabilities. The company was founded by John G. Rangos, Sr., Charles R. Ajalat and Andrew A. Athens in 1992 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Commercial Services |
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