Michael Porterfield assumed control of Tartan Properties Commercial in 1996, a family owned business in operation for over 35 years. From its inception, this independent commercial real estate brokerage firm has specialized in office space, industrial real estate, and flex properties in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia real estate markets. Their focus remains representing small to mid-sized clients, offering customized, creative and personal attention to both landlords and tenants.
Now in its second generation TARTAN, has expanded its practices to include servicing trade associations, non-profit organizations, public affairs and law firms as well as local retailers. But TARTAN has not forgotten its roots in the Northern Virginia industrial and flex real estate market where they still represent warehouse owners as well as many service related business. TARTAN is very proud that it continues to represent two of its original clients dating back to 1973.
Mr. Porterfield is active in his community, serving on the board of directors of Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, is the past chair of the board of trustees for the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, and a graduate of Leadership Alexandria. As a native resident of Alexandria, Mr. Porterfield has a clear understanding of Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area and a wealth of contacts in the region to provide comprehensive service and networking for his clients.
In 2000, he took a leave of absence from real estate to pursue his other passion – rowing – and coached two American women to a Bronze Medal in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. As an athlete Mr. Porterfield competed in five World Championships as a member of the US National Team and was inducted into Northeastern University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. He has also coached at Georgetown and Northeastern University’s as well as T.C. Williams High School.
MP Mike’s wife Emily is an elementary school teacher in the Alexandria Public Schools and a former national collegiate champion soccer player at the University of North Carolina.
Mike is an avid runner and cyclist and enjoys spending his free time following his two teenage daughters and young son around the athletic fields and courts of Northern Virginia.
