OUR FIRM
Columbus Business First Fast 50 honoree

Our detail is retail
Founded in 1977, the Gilbert Group is a family-owned commercial real estate firm. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the firm has provided investment, brokerage, management, development, and construction services in retail real estate for 46 years.
Our detail is retail
Founded in 1977, the Gilbert Group is a family-owned commercial real estate firm. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the firm has provided investment, brokerage, management, development, and construction services in retail real estate for 45 years.
The Gilbert Group Advantage
Rooted with local knowledge and experience — strengthened by national reach and forward-thinking.
Our Awards & recognition
Our team works hard for our clients and it shows! The history of our firm is marked with proof of our dedication to leadership in commercial real estate.










Our Team

Aaron Gilbert
Managing Principal

Bruce Gilbert
Principal

Michael Nolan
Principal

Carlton Dargusch IV

Nadia Swaney
Senior Associate

Linsey Burklo
Senior Associate

Aleksandra Kaleta
Associate

Audrey Cihak
Marketing Coordinator

Cammy Reader
Senior Accountant

Johanna greenwood
Senior Accountant

Angela Zeigler
Controller

Kyle Todd
Senior Property Manager

Chad lester
Senior Property Manager

John Williams
Senior Property Manager
ChainLinks Retail Advisors are highly qualified to handle your retail real estate needs and help you achieve your goals regardless of size, location or issue.
Each ChainLinks brokerage office is independently owned and operated and known as the “best-of-the-best” within their respective markets. Combining the representation of the various member firms, ChainLinks exclusively represents over 1,500 retailers and over 87+M square feet leased or sold. ChainLinks member firms completed more than 6,700+ transactions totaling approximately 60+ million square feet of retail space and a consideration amount of just under $9.5+ billion nationwide in 2022.
Your Commercial Retail Experts

Whether you’re a landlord looking to close a deal with the right tenant or a retail brand looking for the perfect place to set up shop, we are your local real estate experts. At The Gilbert Group, we help with everything from project leasing to property consulting, saving you time and money, so you can focus on what you do best—business.
Your Commercial Retail Experts
Whether you’re a landlord looking to close a deal with the right tenant or a retail brand looking for the perfect place to set up shop, we are your local real estate experts. At The Gilbert Group, we help with everything from project leasing to property consulting, saving you time and money, so you can focus on what you do best—business.