About Us
Real estate is a powerful asset. The ability to secure the best location or rights of use can have a profound effect on your business. Choosing a partner is a critical decision. Allow the DeMao Retail group to guide you to provide a fluid, successful and low-stress process. Our team is proud of our reputation for excellent negotiation skills, cutting-edge site selection, and invaluable connectivity.
A little about our Experts.
Del DeMao
Chief Deal Maker
“Commercial Real Estate is more than just handshakes and signatures.”
Whether navigating the complexities of commercial real estate or giving advice on the green, Del’s level of commitment to his clients can be described in one way: “all-in”. A dominant force in the commercial real estate market for over two decades, Del formed DeMao Retail Consultants in 2013 on the premise that when good people work together, good things will happen. With that mindset, he works to understand the unique driving forces for each client. Keenly aware of the nuances that shape the commercial real estate experience, he discovers the best locations and terms for their future.
Del DeMao has a reputation as an advocate, partner, and confidant. “I’d call Del the Cadillac of real estate brokers.” He has a hands-on understanding of the commercial real estate market. Passionate about real estate, Del is an active investor in secure real estate markets and shares his knowledge and expertise to assist others with their aspiring goals.
Over the past two decades, Del has been involved in the sales and marketing of over $500 M in real estate across the country. In his experience, he has executed 500+ Tenant Representation deals in 23 states for various retail and restaurant brands. He has extensive experience in sales with multiple Big Box dispositions, including sales, leases, subleases, third party terminations, and assignments. This work included listing over 4.5 million square feet and 80 Acres of High Profile Outlots in front of Supercenters and other high-profile locations.
Early in his career, Del worked at Cushman & Wakefield (formerly DTZ, Inc., Cassidy Turley, Inc. Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, Inc.) from 2002 through 2010. He was named an Academic All American for golf in high school and grew up with a very popular PGA Master Professional as his mentor – his dad.
Del now enjoys spending time on the golf course, with both competitors and friends. He oversees The Ron DeMao Foundation Edgeway Junior Golf Tour whose mission for the last 30 years has been to provide an affordable opportunity for all junior golfers, regardless of socioeconomic status, to develop their golf game in an inviting and competitive atmosphere.
Awards & Honors:
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Indiana Next Generation Program, Founding Program Chairman
President’s Club, Sales, Colliers Turley Martin Tucker (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
Power Broker Award, CoStar (2006, 2007, 2019)
Inducted into the University of Indianapolis Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015
Academic All American in Golf, NCAA (1999, 2000)
Jennifer Hallgarth
Vice President
“Jen is a born leader and a studied professional.”
Jennifer Hallgarth joined DeMao Retail in 2022. She is a Licensed Professional Geologist with 20 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry, providing expertise for over 500 contaminated properties throughout the Midwest. Her technical work has been focused in providing services for due diligence, risk assessment, third-party review, and regulatory compliance projects. She has been responsible for oversight of company operations, team leadership , and fulfillment of key business functions.
Ms. Hallgarth holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. She served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Indiana University Bloomington’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs, instructing E 311 Intro to Human Health Risk Assessment. She currently serves as a board member for Professional Geologists of Indiana.
Her current area of practice as a licensed Real Estate Broker is leading company operations, business functions, and sales.
Mang Niang
Commercial Real Estate Marketing Assistant
“Mang’s collaborative spirit assists our team in adapting to emerging trends.”
Mang Niang joined DeMao Retail in 2023 as a Commercial Real Estate Marketing Assistant. Her role on the team will include marketing material for commercial properties as well as implementing campaigns to promote brokerage services. She will be responsible for designing company marketing materials and utilize her “Gen-Z skills” to create captivating and fun social media content.
Mang is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Degree in Marketing and Management with specialized in Professional Selling. Outside of school and our brokerage family, Mang focuses her time in honing her sales skills. Mang's collaborative spirit and unwavering passion assists our team in adapting to evolving landscapes and emerging trends. She’s also fostering effective teamwork and leveraging collective creativity to implement impactful marketing strategies.
