Managing Broker

Kenton Girard

Managing Broker specializing in Chicago and the suburbs

Founded Kenton Realty Group, LLC in 2002. Kenton is an Illinois licensed managing broker who continues to buy, rehab and manage his own residential real estate, bringing invaluable firsthand knowledge to advising home buyers, sellers and investors. Learn more about his background.

Broker Associate, Kenton Realty Group, LLC

Patrick Komperda

Broker Associate specializing in Lake and McHenry counties

For Patrick Komperda, real estate has always been about more than buying and selling property. It’s about opportunity, building wealth, and creating a foundation for the future, providing for his family and building something that can benefit future generations. That perspective shapes how he works with every client.

With more than $10 million in lifetime transaction volume, Patrick brings experience and an investor’s perspective to every deal. He enjoys looking beyond the surface, analyzing a property’s potential, and helping clients understand the bigger picture. Whatever the goal, he takes the time to understand his clients’ needs and find the right approach for each one.

Patrick serves residential and commercial clients throughout Lake and McHenry counties and the surrounding northern Illinois area. Naturally curious and a lifelong learner, he is always reading, researching, and looking for ways to expand his knowledge of the market and the opportunities it presents.

Outside of real estate, Patrick enjoys spending time with his family and getting outdoors whenever possible. Those are the moments that keep him grounded and remind him what matters most: creating a life you enjoy and making thoughtful decisions along the way.

His approach is straightforward: be honest, stay curious, look at the details, and always keep his clients’ goals in mind. Whether a client’s next move is personal, financial, or a little of both, Patrick helps them navigate the process with confidence.

Broker Associate, Kenton Realty Group, LLC

Jonathan Rodriguez

Broker Associate specializing in Chicago and the Northwest Suburbs

Jonathan Rodriguez brings more than 17 years of hands-on experience as a real estate investor to Kenton Realty Group, LLC. As a broker associate, he has personally bought, rehabbed, managed, and leased his own multifamily rental properties — experience he now brings to helping clients buy, sell, and invest.

He works with his own trusted construction crew and brings extensive experience in rehab and construction, so his guidance covers the full life of a property. Jonathan advises from an owner's perspective: what a repair actually costs, what a unit will really rent for, and where the value is.

Based in Lake in the Hills, Jonathan serves buyers, sellers, and investors across Chicago and the Northwest Suburbs.

Director of Client Relations, Kenton Realty Group, LLC

Marissa Girard

Client relations and real estate strategy across Chicago and the North Shore

Marissa Girard is Director of Client Relations at Kenton Realty Group, LLC, where she has worked alongside her husband, Kenton, for more than 12 years. Together they own and manage a residential portfolio across Avondale, Pilsen, Lakeview, and Logan Square. Marissa is a full partner in the strategy behind it, from acquisitions and rehabs to design decisions and tenant relations.

A researcher at heart, Marissa works behind the scenes studying market trends, neighborhoods, and comparable properties, and helps the team think through strategy. Clients benefit from a clear read on where the market is heading, not just where it has been.

She graduated cum laude from Northwestern University, where she focused on research methods, and holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from DePaul University. Buying or selling a home is one of life's most stressful experiences, and she helps clients stay grounded and clarify what they really want.

Marissa grew up with parents who were passionate about real estate and design, and her earlier work with a high-end custom home builder gave her a sharp eye for quality and what makes a home well made.

Based in Glencoe, Marissa supports KRG's clients across Chicago and the North Shore. Her business card says Director of Secret Projects, which is closer to the truth than she'd like to admit.

Marissa is not a licensed real estate broker and does not represent clients in buying or selling real estate. Brokerage services at Kenton Realty Group, LLC are provided by its licensed brokers.