Our Firm

Sequoia Realty Group is a commercial real estate firm, founded in 1993, based in Lombard, Illinois, offering a full portfolio of commercial property services.  The firm provides brokerage, property management, consulting, acquisitions and development services for office, industrial and retail properties. Sequoia Realty Group has over $250,000,000 in real estate assets under management. In addition the firm invests capital in select real estate assets for its own investment portfolio.

The principals of Sequoia bring an average of 26 years of experience to help companies execute solutions with superior results for their real estate requirement.

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Sequoia Realty Group Leadership

  • Mark Levy

    Mark Levy

    President & Managing Broker
    | direct: (630) 424-8902 ext. 107

    Mark is the President and co-founder of Sequoia Realty Group. Since founding the company in 1993, Mark has led the company’s growth from the initial start-up to its current standing as a highly respected provider of commercial real estate services to its clients. Mark handles the management and oversight of all operations, including property management, brokerage, consulting, accounting, and business development. Sequoia currently manages over 85 commercial properties. The assets under Sequoia’s management are presently valued at over $250 million and encompass over 2.1 million square feet of industrial, office, and retail properties. Mark has brokered more than 800 commercial transactions with an aggregate value of over $250 million during his career. Before starting Sequoia Realty Group, Mark successfully operated Consolidated Traffic, Inc., a freight auditing and payment business located in Chicago, and managed several retail companies. Mark is currently the Chairman of the Board of the William and Evelyn Fuchs Foundation, a private non-profit philanthropic foundation supporting medical research and education in Chicago. Mark is also the past President of the Board of Directors for Child’s Voice, a listening and spoken language program for children with hearing loss in Wood Dale and Chicago, Illinois. Mark is an Illinois licensed real estate broker. He has a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

  • Jay Marr

    Jay Marr

    Principal Acquisitions & Development
    | direct: (773) 680-8969

    Jay is a co-founder of Sequoia Realty Group. Jay remained as an investment partner, consultant, and board member of the company as he worked in the merchant real estate development business. From 1989 to 2003 Jay worked for Higgins Development Partners and rose to the rank of Vice President of Development. In 2003 Jay cofounded Verus Partners where he headed up development in Canada. While at both companies Jay was responsible for the development, acquisitions, entitlements, due diligence, and financial analysis/underwriting of thousands of acres of land and over 18 million s.f. of industrial, light manufacturing and office properties throughout the U.S. and Canada valued at over $1.2 billion USD. Jay has worked with numerous private and institutional investment partners including Walsh Investors, Sun Life Canada, Alberta Investment Management Company (AIMCO), Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec/SITQ, Pritzker Realty Group and Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd. In 2014 Jay began to sell out and wind down his investments in Verus Partners. In 2017 Jay commenced acquisitions and development operations for Sequoia Realty Group for its own investment portfolio. Jay has an MBA from Northwestern University and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois. Jay is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois

  • Devon Evans

    Devon Evans

    Vice President of Property Management & Broker
    | direct: (630) 424-8902 ext. 101

    Devon joined Sequoia Realty Group in 2005 as an office and property administrator, where she assisted the property management, brokerage, and accounting departments.  During the rapid growth and expansion of the company, she took on increased responsibilities while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.  She obtained her real estate license, and was promoted to Senior Property Manager in 2008.  Over the years Devon continued to further her experience and knowledge in all aspects of the company and was promoted to Vice President of Property Management in 2012.  She continues to actively manage a significant property portfolio, including numerous office condominium and property owner associations while providing support, supervision, advice and guidance to the Sequoia Realty Group team.  Devon is an Illinois licensed real estate broker. She has a B.A. from Carthage College where she studied Business and Marketing.

  • Christy Cano

    Christy Cano

    Director of Property Accounting
    | direct: (847) 471-2437

    Christy joined Sequoia Realty Group early in 2013 as a part time Accounting Clerk where she handled Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing and basic Financial Reporting. During the rapid growth of Sequoia and the increase in Property Owner Associations and 3rd Party Management assignments, Christy’s responsibilities grew right in line, which over the years, has now become a full time Director of Property Accounting position. Christy now oversees the accounting department, all daily accounting activities and all financial aspects of the many property owners associations, 3rd party management assignments and Company owned properties within Sequoia’s management portfolio. Christy works side by side with Executive Management and supports the Property Managers in monitoring and reviewing the financial accuracy of the portfolio to ensure completeness, validity and accuracy. Christy holds a B.S.B.A from Roosevelt University where she studied Finance and Accounting.

  • Theresa Palazzo

    Theresa Palazzo

    Senior Property Manager & Broker
    | direct: (630) 424-8902 ext. 111

    Theresa joined Sequoia Realty Group in 2015 as a property manager. Prior to joining the Sequoia team, she worked at CBRE in the property management field for ten years. She has experience in office, flex, industrial, business parks, medical office and retail properties. She manages owners’ associations as well as third-party properties. She is very dedicated to her properties and to her clients, striving to get the best value possible for her clients. Theresa enjoys training her assistants to allow them to grow and move up in the company. This allowed her to move up and she was promoted to a Senior Property Manager in 2021. In addition to her duties as a Senior Property Manager, Theresa also leases suites and is involved in property sales for some of her clients. Theresa has her real estate broker’s license as well as two certificates from Waterson Business College in Pasadena, California.

  • Emily Peck

    Emily Peck

    Property Manager & Broker
    | direct: (630) 424-8902 ext. 113

    Emily joined Sequoia Realty Group in 2014 as the administrative assistant. Within a year, she was promoted to Assistant Property Manager assisting two Property Managers both with significant portfolios. In this role, she was responsible in assisting both mangers with the day-to-day management and operations of industrial and office condominium associations. Emily obtained her Illinois Real Estate license in 2018 and was promoted to Property Manager.  Emily continues to maintain a high level of customer service, strong administrative skills while managing a significant property portfolio including numerous property owners’ associations, office condominium associations as well as two 3rd party office buildings.

  • Shaunti Althoff

    Senior Property Manager & Broker
    | direct: (630) 424-8902 ext. 105

    Shaunti Althoff joined Sequoia in 2026.  She has managed Chicagoland properties since 2005 and loves climbing roofs and learning about all the trades involved in maintaining real estate assets.  Her upbringing in South Dakota as 1 of 10 children, along with her time spent living on a tall ship, guided her to a career in property management.  Shaunti has managed residential apartments and condominiums, retail strip centers, class A & B office buildings – she currently works with business parks,  triple net leased office buildings, and retail plazas as well as office condominiums.  She is an Elmhurst resident and enjoys doing her own landscaping and pond maintenance, as well as an occasional round of golf.

  • Rita Patel

    Property Manager
    | direct: (630) 424-8902 ext. 102

    Rita Patel joined Sequoia Realty Group in 2025 as a Property Manager, bringing over 11 years of property management experience. Her background includes working across a variety of asset types, including office, hotel, medical office, and retail properties, giving her a well-rounded and practical understanding of the industry. At Sequoia, Rita oversees more than 15 Business Parks and Corporate Center Owners’ Associations. She takes great pride in building strong, lasting relationships with her clients, tenants, and service partners and is known for her approachable demeanor and dependability. Rita is dedicated to delivering a high standard of service and ensuring her properties are managed efficiently and in the best interests of all stakeholders. She brings a proactive and thoughtful approach to her work, always striving to provide the best possible experience and value for her clients. Outside of work, Rita enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and staying active in her community.

  • Ryan Evans

    Assistant Property Manager
    | direct: (630) 424-8902 ext. 104

    Ryan joined Sequoia Realty Group in the back half of 2025 as an Assistant Property Manager. Before joining the Sequoia team, he worked in the landscaping industry for 15 years in a high-level management role. As an Assistant Property Manager, Ryan is tasked with assisting two Property Managers, both with significant portfolios. In this role, he is responsible for assisting both managers with the day-to-day management and operations of industrial and office condominium associations. Ryan brings years of customer service experience and daily operations knowledge to the team. As he continues to learn the commercial property management industry, we anticipate his role within the company to grow. Ryan has a B.A. from Judson University, where he studied Management and Leadership.

  • Elizabeth Neis

    Property Administrator
    | direct: (630) 424-8902 ext. 106

    Elizabeth Neis joined the Sequoia team as a Property Administrator in August 2025. She brings 4+ years of experience in operations management, along with more than a decade of customer service expertise supporting key stakeholders within Fortune 500 organizations. In her role, Elizabeth partners closely with Property Managers to support their portfolios by overseeing critical administrative functions, enhancing communication, and helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.

  • Jessica Skrine

    Jessica Skrine

    Marketing Administrator

    Jessica joined the Sequoia team as the Administrative Assistant in spring of 2019.  In 2022, she transitioned into the Marketing Administrator. In her role, she spearheads the social media platforms and blogs to maintaining the Sequoia website.  Jessica has brought her 5+ years of marketing experience to promote and grow the business.

  • Sharon Willette

    Insurance Administrator
    | direct: (217) 369-8359

    Sharon joined Sequoia Realty Group in May of 2015 working remotely to provide marketing and administrative support for the Team.  Over the years, her responsibilities have grown to include her role as Insurance Administrator and Accounting Department Assistant.