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Rob Hannah

Rob Hannah

CEO & Managing Partner at Chicago Yacht Works

Chicago, Illinois
Joined August 2025

Summary

Marine industry operator and turnaround leader — Rob Hannah bought and repositioned a storage-focused boatyard into Chicago Yacht Works, building service, sales, training (Chicago Yacht Academy), rental/charter and OEM dealership capabilities and investing in operations, security and facility-wide technology to support year-round business. chicagoyachtworks+2
Expertise in 1031 exchanges and TIC structures — Hannah has been an active participant and spokesperson in developing tenancy-in-common (TIC) ownership approaches for 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and is referenced as a principal/leader of related firms and co-author on professional tax guidance. journalofaccountancy+2
Public-facing entrepreneur and industry communicator — Hannah has participated in interviews and podcasts, authored company communications, and been profiled in business press about both his marine business and his prior work in real estate and tax-deferred investment structures. millionaire-interviews+2
Complex business history including regulatory and legal episodes — coverage of Tax Strategies / TSG-related entities and related bankruptcy/consent-order matters appear in business and regulatory filings, reflecting a multifaceted entrepreneurial career spanning real estate finance and marine operations. chicagobusiness+2

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Involved in powerboating and the recreational marine community. chicagoyachtworks+1