We make strategic investments designed to make enduring, long-term impact.
Our Expertise
Alden Development Group is a privately owned real estate development and investment firm, with decades of experience across North America, focused on long-term value creation through strategic development, acquisition, and asset management.
Areas of Focus
ADG specializes in all facets of real estate development, including acquisition, entitlement, development, management, and financing. The firm takes a comprehensive, end-to-end approach to each project, leveraging deep market expertise and strong capital relationships to identify opportunities, navigate complex approval processes, and successfully execute and manage assets through their full lifecycle.
Real Estate Development
ADG is currently overseeing new development projects totaling over $500MM, consisting of luxury multi-family projects, mixed-use developments, and Class A office space. ADG prides itself in being a best-in-class operation with an experienced team of operators and managers with decades of experience in all facets of real estate.
Real Estate Investment
For more than 40 years, ADG has maintained an active presence in direct investments totaling over $1.5 billion across a broad and diversified range of asset classes. The firm’s investment experience spans office, single-family residential, multi-family, mixed-use, commercial retail, aviation, industrial, and hospitality properties, reflecting a long-standing commitment to strategic growth, disciplined asset management, and value-driven investment opportunities across evolving markets.
Industrial / Commercial
ADG focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing a portfolio of industrial properties that deliver long-term value through operational efficiency, strong tenant relationships, and disciplined asset management. ADG continues to expand its industrial footprint in the US.
Other Investment
ADG operates as the independent venture capital and investment platform for a private family office, strategically investing across a diverse range of industries including technology, hospitality, consumer products, food and beverage, and other high-growth business sectors.
Our Story
Alden Development Group was founded on a strong foundation of industry expertise, strategic vision, and a relentless pursuit of opportunity.
Guided by a long-term investment philosophy and an entrepreneurial mindset, the firm has established a reputation for identifying value, building enduring partnerships, and executing projects with discipline and integrity across a wide range of markets and asset classes. Operating throughout Southeast Michigan, ADG draws on a combined team expertise of over 150 years, bringing deep local knowledge and seasoned experience to every investment and development initiative.
ADG is constantly expanding its impact with a broad range of investments in residential, mixed-use, and commercial real estate, as well as exploring innovative new ventures through its family office.
Our Team
Based in Birmingham, MI, ADG is supported by an experienced team that manages the day-to-day operations, including project managers, construction managers and superintendents, property managers, as well as underwriting and risk management professionals. This integrated structure promotes efficient execution, disciplined oversight, and consistent performance across all areas of the organization.
Gary Shiffman
Chairman
Matthew Shiffman
Chief Executive Officer
Luis Suarez
Chief Operating Officer
Tom Herbst
Chief Financial Officer
Tracey Carlton
Executive Assistant
Jean Grabowski
Controller
Albina Brayman
Office Manager
Michelle Godwin
SVP Finance
Danielle Boudreau
Accounting
Gary Shiffman
Chairman
Matthew Shiffman
Chief Executive Officer
Luis Suarez
Chief Operating Officer
Tom Herbst
Chief Financial Officer
Tracey Carlton
Executive Assistant
Jean Grabowski
Controller
Albina Brayman
Office Manager
Michelle Godwin
SVP Finance
Danielle Boudreau
Accounting
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