Learn more about the brains behind the Tallerico Tours!
Our Team
Benjamin Tallerico AICP, CNU-A, NCI-M&FCT, HDFP, FBCI Tour Guide (aka Professor T)
With over 30 years of professional experience, Mr. Tallerico provides a wealth of knowledge in education, development, planning and design. He has taught at nine different colleges and universities. Currently he serves as President of the URBAN group, Senior Associate for Becket & Raeder Inc., and Economic Development consultant for the City of Trenton. Previously he was the President and Managing Principal of Vilican Leman Associates and the Director of Development Services for the City of Monroe. Prior to those appointments he served as Executive Dir. for Mexicantown Hubbard Communities in Detroit and the Ottawa Community Development Corporation in Toledo, Ohio where he also served on Mayor Ford’s Transition Team. He began his professional career at DTE Energy, receiving the company’s highest award, the ”Alex Dow” for his work in economic development.
Madison Tallerico Manager/IT
Madison graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Communication. She was a full time co-op at DTE Energy - Monroe Power Plant for five years where she was the editor of the company's newsletter, site wide communication leader, and coordinator of the internal web page. Currently, Madison is the Marketing Coordinator for Beckett & Raeder, Inc. where she is in charge of the internal and external websites, tracking and designing RFPs, and planning and coordinating conferences. Madison is the tech savvy brain behind the "Tallerico Tours". With a love for Detroit, Madison enjoys promoting and informing others about the wonderful city. She also manages a popular Instagram account with over 1,000 followers.