Andrew Farbman

Andrew (Andy) Farbman is an adjunct practice instructor in urban and regional planning at Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Chief Executive Officer of Farbman Group. Andrew is recognized as an industry leader in capital markets activity in Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Columbus, leveraging deep local knowledge and proven expertise in commercial real estate. He specializes in underwriting all property types and classes, conducting property-level due diligence for prospective acquisitions and developments, negotiating partnerships, and arranging both equity and debt financing. Since joining Farbman Group, Andrew has been responsible for purchasing, repositioning, and developing over $1 billion in real estate. Andrew is the past Chairman of NAI Global Leadership Board. Andrew is a founding board member, shareholder of Carbon TV and HealthRise, LLC. He is also an active member of the YPO Chicago Chapter. Prior to joining Farbman Group, Mr. Farbman worked in Blackstone’s private equity real estate group in New York City. His experience includes Lazard Frères & Co. LLC in its New York Real Estate Investment Banking Division.

Andrew graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Social Science.