TUGi 
The Underwood Group International

Advisory Team


A true artist finds order in apparent chaos. Where there was only a block of meaningless marble, Michelangelo sees a "David", and with a few tools removes the fragments to liberate that image.

We are not saying we can see a "David" in every moment, but our team members are here in an offering of vision, servitude and stewardship for the highest good of your project.

It's our hope you feel this in your dealings with us.

Included in our group of specialists are:

HelenAnne McCarthy


HelenAnne McCarthy, originally from the Midwest of the United States, is a dynamic Executive and a key strategist in our group.

HelenAnne offers over 30 years of commercial experience. Originally the Founder & CFO of a multi million dollar sportswear and memorabilia company in North America, HelenAnne resides now both in Europe and the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The College of Saint Catherine (Midwest United States). She holds a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation as awarded by the CCIM Institute in Chicago Illinois, USA and has attended Law School at both the University of Wisconsin, Madison and the College of Law of England and Wales. She is a member of the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn in London, and one of the 1st women members of the Madison CLUB in Wisconsin, since 1983. Her studies in the UK Law Barrister Program have included Contracts, Property, and European Union Law.

Notably her Sportswear company was acquired by Eric Lefkofsky who seeded the online deal site, "GROUPON".

HelenAnne is responsible for networking with other leaders in our industry, public relations and all aspects of our real estate transactions.


Robert Willison

Robert Willison is our company's integral backbone. His broad understanding of market trends and development concepts offers notable expertise on complex assignments such as big box retail, office, mixed use developments, planned unit developments and joint venture arrangements.

Robert is masterfully adept in all aspects of Capital Markets and Structured Finance having been in the Finance industry for 26 years. His experience covers equity sourcing, funding and secured debt financing for company turnaround situations from distressed positions.

Robert has taken many companies public and is a seasoned leader in fund structures; both creation and management.


Steven Wiegmann


Steven Wiegmann oversees all aspects of the company's acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, green initiatives and development projects. Steven has been actively involved in Real Estate for 30 years having worked with some of the leading firms in the industry such as the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), GE Capital, Prudential Insurance, Citicorp and CBRE Investors. 

Steven holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration - with an emphasis in Marketing from California State University Long Beach.  He also holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation, as awarded by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) alongside the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. By invitation only he has been invited and accepted membership of the Counselors of Real Estate which provides guidance on all key Real Estate issues across the industry. 

Steven's focus is on accessing both individual assets and portfolios, together with new construction projects for acquisition, capitol placement and management.



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