Mission Statement
We are genuinely committed to giving our clients the opportunity to make the best possible choices at the most advantageous time. In our advisory role, we go beyond the normal role of agent and take our job as advisor very seriously. Our clients stay ahead of the changes, are more prepared to seize opportunities as they emerge, and are able to avoid unnecessary challenges that can typically be avoided. Serving the best interest of our clients is not just the source of our long-standing success – It is what gives us joy that keeps us striving to provide the best possible advisory services, in addition to our well-established transactional expertise.
Donald “Ridge” MacLaren
Senior Managing Director Investments & Senior Director of National Multi Housing Group
National Achievement Award – 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Sales Recognition Award – 2021, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000
2022 – Excellence in Mentorship Award
2012 – Promoted to Senior Vice President Investments
2009 – Gold Sales Recognition Award
2007 – Top Producer in the Philadelphia Office
Donald “Ridge” MacLaren specializes in the sale of market rate multifamily investment properties throughout the greater Philadelphia tri-state region, with more than 47 years of experience in the industry. Based in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, Ridge is a licensed real estate broker in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Since joining Marcus & Millichap in April 2000, Ridge has exclusively listed and sold over 21,000 multifamily units, valued at more than $1.7 billion. Ridge was promoted to Senior Vice President Investments in 2012. During the course of his real estate career, Ridge has earned numerous performance awards, including several National Achievement Awards, Top Producer for the Philadelphia office (2007), and the Gold Sales Recognition Award (2009). Ridge consistently ranks among the highest producing agents in the Philadelphia office, coming in at #14 in 2021. Ridge graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1971, and served his country as a First Lieutenant with tours in the United States and Germany. Upon completion of his military service five years later, Ridge returned to Philadelphia and joined the firm of Walter M. Wood Jr. Real Estate, Inc. During his eight years with Wood, he sold both residential and investment properties and headed the firm’s Management Division. In 1984, Ridge formed his own brokerage and management company – MacLaren Management Company – Which represented institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, REITs and individual investors. Ridge’s past professional accomplishments also include accreditation as a Certified Property Manager (CPM), and as a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Ridge is a past President of the Apartment Association of Greater Philadelphia, and Regional Vice President of the National Apartment Association. Ridge is actively involved in the local and national chapters of the Institute of Real Estate Management, the National Multi-Housing Council, and the West Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, Ridge enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Clarke Talone
First Vice President Investments & Director of National Multi Housing Group
Sales Recognition Award – 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015
2017 – Gold Sales Recognition Award
2017 – Rising Star Award
2016 – Promoted to First Vice President Investments
2014 – Promoted to Director
2012 – Promoted to Senior Associate
Clarke Talone specializes in the sale of market rate multifamily investment properties throughout the greater Philadelphia tri-state region. Based in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, Clarke is a licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Since becoming an agent with Marcus & Millichap in June 2006, Clarke has exclusively listed and sold over 17,000 multifamily units, valued at more than $1.5 billion. Clarke was promoted to First Vice President Investments in 2016. During the course of his real estate career, Clarke has earned numerous performance awards, including the Gold Sales Recognition Award (2017), and the Rising Star Award (2017). Clarke consistently ranks among the highest producing agents in the Philadelphia office, coming in at #8 in 2023. Clarke graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Richmond, and previously worked as an Information Technology Consultant. Outside of work, Clarke is active in the community. He is a committee member for the Radnor Run, and also coaches youth sports, including t-ball, softball, basketball, and wrestling.
Andrew Townsend
Senior Vice President Investments & Director of National Multi Housing Group
National Achievement Award – 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017
Sales Recognition Award – 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012
2022 – Promoted to Senior Vice President Investments
2017 – Top Producer in the Philadelphia Office
2015 – Promoted to First Vice President Investments
2013 – Promoted to Director
2011 – Promoted to Senior Associate
Andrew Townsend specializes in the sale of affordable and market rate multifamily investment properties throughout the greater Philadelphia tri-state region. Based in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, Andrew is a licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Since becoming an agent with Marcus & Millichap in June 2008, Andrew has exclusively listed and sold over 17,000 multifamily units, valued at more than $1.6 billion. Andrew was promoted to Senior Vice President Investments in 2022. During the course of his real estate career, Andrew has earned numerous performance awards, including several National Achievement Awards, and Top Producer for the Philadelphia office (2017). Andrew consistently ranks among the highest producing agents in the Philadelphia office, coming in at #4 in 2023. Andrew graduated with a B.A. in History from Gettysburg College, and previously worked in the multifamily property management business with University City Housing in Philadelphia. Currently, he serves on the board of Hearts of Camden – A non-profit organization providing affordable housing in Camden, NJ. Andrew lives with his wife and two sons in South Philadelphia.
Dan Bernard
First Vice President Investments & Director of National Multi Housing Group
Sales Recognition Award – 2021, 2019
2023 – Promoted to First Vice President Investments
2019 – Shooting Star Award
2019 – Promoted to Senior Associate
2016 – Pace Setter Award
2016 – Rookie of the Year Award
Dan Bernard specializes in the sale of multifamily investment properties throughout the greater Philadelphia region, specifically Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Based in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, Dan is a licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania. Since joining Marcus & Millichap in August 2015, Dan has exclusively listed and sold over 4,400 multifamily units, valued at more than $500 million. Dan was promoted to First Vice President Investments in 2023. During the course of his real estate career, Dan has earned numerous performance awards, including the Shooting Star Award (2019), Pace Setter Award (2016), and Rookie of the Year Award (2016). Dan consistently ranks among the highest producing agents in the Philadelphia office, coming in at #9 in 2023. Dan graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University in 2013. He is currently a member of the Young Friends of Baker Industries – A non-profit program that strives to engage a younger generation of volunteers in support of providing real work for real wages to vulnerable adults. Dan is an avid golfer, having played for the men’s golf team while at Bucknell. He earned a spot to play in the 2016 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.
Luke Bianchino
Associate
2021 – Rookie of the Year Award
Luke Bianchino specializes in the sale of multifamily and mixed-use investment properties throughout the greater Philadelphia area, specifically Center City. Based in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, Luke is a licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania. Since joining Marcus & Millichap in August 2020, Luke has exclusively listed and sold over 250 multifamily units, valued at more than $40 million. He earned the Rookie of the Year Award in 2021. Luke graduated with a B.A. in Economics from The University of Delaware. Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, he worked at a brokerage and development firm in Wilmington, Delaware. Outside of work, Luke enjoys basketball, golf, lacrosse and traveling. He actively engages in volunteer activities and fundraising for local organizations, including Meals on Wheels America, and the B+ Foundation – A children’s cancer charity that helps kids through financial assistance, research, and advocacy.
Drew Rodgers
Associate
Drew Rodgers specializes in the sale of multifamily and mixed-use investment properties in Delaware and Southern New Jersey. Based in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, Drew is a licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania, and joined Marcus & Millichap in April 2024. Drew graduated with a B.A. from Temple University, where he studied Real Estate and Finance. Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, he worked as the Junior Asset Manager for a local real estate owner and operator, where he helped manage a portfolio of tax credit properties across Delaware and Maryland. Outside of work, Drew is passionate about golf, tennis, and snowboarding, making the most of both the warm and cold seasons.
Kassia Pisklak
Director of Marketing
As Director of Marketing, Kassia is responsible for the design, development and execution of an ongoing marketing campaign that supports the overall marketing and sales plan of the team. Prior to joining the team in July 2013, Kassia worked as Communications Coordinator for Belfair Plantation in Bluffton, South Carolina.
• Kassia graduated from Penn State University in 2005 with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and Art.
• Previously, Kassia worked as Publications Editor and Designer for the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State.