Darwin Investment Group — Industrial Real Estate Investment

Who We Are

Built on 50+ years of industrial real estate experience.

Darwin Investment Group is a privately owned real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition, ownership and operation of industrial properties. With deep roots in the Chicago market and a long-term investment perspective, we combine local expertise, disciplined investing and hands-on operations to create lasting value.

Experience. Discipline. Long-term ownership.

Leadership

The people behind five decades.

A focused leadership team combining industrial real estate investment, finance and hands-on asset operations.

George Cibula

Partner

Founded Darwin in 1975 and has spent more than five decades as an industrial real estate broker, investor and developer, completing some of the Midwest's largest industrial transactions.

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Matthew Lewandowski

Partner

With Darwin since 2002, Matthew specializes in investment sales, owner representation and asset management and has participated in more than $1 billion in real estate transactions.

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Erin Cibula

CFO

Leads asset management, accounting and company operations. Has closed more than $580 million in loan and equity funds — including a $100 million, 42-building financing completed within 90 days. MBA, Northwestern Kellogg.

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Patricia Liston

Asset Manager

Joined Darwin in 2021 and supports day-to-day performance across the investment portfolio, including tenant relations, lease compliance, building maintenance, budgeting, reporting, financing support and due diligence.

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Local knowledge. Institutional execution.

01 Market Knowledge That Compounds

Daily interaction with the region's business leaders lets us identify emerging trends and surface opportunities before they reach the market.

02 Integrated Services

Brokerage, construction and accounting resources support every assignment — one platform, from transaction through day-to-day operations.

03 Relationships That Retain Tenants

300+ tenant relationships ranging from local manufacturers to major corporations — supported through frequent inspections, responsive operations and personal contact.