Michael Hamburg founded Pier Property Group (PPG) in 2016. PPG is a private real estate company that focuses on the acquisition, development, renovation, and management of commercial buildings.

Prior to starting PPG, Michael led business development and underwriting of Federal Historic Tax Credit investment opportunities at a St. Louis based tax equity investment and management firm. Before his exposure to tax credit investing, Michael sourced, underwrote, and closed acquisitions of market rate apartment communities for two real estate companies specializing in multifamily.

Michael started his career managing existing investment portfolios and originating and structuring debt for a real estate affiliate of an investment bank in Dallas, TX. He grew up in St. Louis, MO and received his B.S. with a major in Economics from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

Since PPG’s inception, the firm has completed over 1,000 apartment units and 100,000 square feet of retail space totaling over $340 million. Projects have included urban and suburban historic renovations and ground-up development.

Michael lives in St. Louis with his wife and three children. He is an avid St. Louis sports fan, enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and attempting to play golf.