Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Through innovative thinking, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passionate drive to succeed, Michael has accomplished great things in his career. He attributes his success to his dedication to hard work and has been known to put in 90 to 100 hours a week. “I’m not the smartest guy, believe me, but I’ll outwork anybody.”

TSG

The Staenberg Group, founded in 2012, is a privately held company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It is dedicated to building premier properties to best serve the community, and develops, leases and manages a portfolio of leading shopping centers across the country.

Michael believes in being a steward of the environment and is committed to being involved in the community. Landscaping, art, natural habitats and bike trails are often incorporated into developments. And the company proudly contributes to many nonprofit organizations through sponsorships, volunteering and pro bono services. Learn more about how TSG is making a difference in the community.

THF

Michael was president and co-founder of THF Realty, established in 1991, and helped it grow to become the 3rd largest commercial real estate firm in the U.S. The name, short for “To Have Fun”, truly captured Michael’s enthusiasm for life.

Chesterfield Commons, one of the flagship developments of the company portfolio, received numerous awards and recognition for beautification, architecture, traffic and interchange design, overall development and civic impact. A $54 million investment also made significant improvements to the levee in the Chesterfield Valley.

Restaurants

In his early years as a broker, Michael represented top industry clientele including McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Lion's Choice and Godfather’s Pizza. He currently serves as a leader and board member for Garbanzo Mediterranean and Granite City Food & Brewery. Throughout his career, he brokered over 1,000 restaurant deals and more than 300 projects for McDonald's.