CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD EDMONTON - Key Persons
Adam joined the company full time in 2010, after completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance from the University of Alberta. Adam primarily focuses his expertise on the acquisition and disposition of investment properties consisting of retail plazas, single & multi-tenant industrial buildings, office buildings and land acquisitions. Adam became an Associate Partner in 2016, and a Partner in 2019. Adam works to be a valuable asset to his clients by understanding their needs and developing lasting relationships. By identifying each client's unique situation he has helped them achieve their business goals. Since 2013, Adam has completed over fifty sale transactions valued in excess of two hundred million dollars. In addition to Edmonton and the capital region markets, Adam has completed twenty-five transactions in twenty different secondary and tertiary markets across western Canada ranging from Fort McMurray to Taber.
Alyssia Messier is a Junior Graphic Designer on the marketing team at Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton. She graduated from Fanshawe College with an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design in 2018 and has worked as a freelance Graphic Designer and Photographer throughout her college years as she gained more knowledge. She continues to do so, alongside her employment, to this day. Alyssia is passionate about her design and creative work and enjoys the collaboration of being involved in being part of a team. Outside of work, Alyssia enjoys anything that allows her to expand her imagination and creativity. From painting to DIY projects in interior design, she loves exploring what she can create. Alyssia also has an adventurous side that loves hiking, camping, snowboarding, and simply being outdoors. She is excited to gain more experience and show her creativity at Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton.
Andy Horvath has been with Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton for the past 23 years and has developed and refined his efforts on specializing in all aspects of Industrial Sales and Leasing, including: Lease renewals, Land sales and assembly, Corporate and local business relocations, Acquisitions and dispositions of multitenant and owner-user Industrial buildings, extensive knowledge in new and existing developments, strategic planning, and Tenant specific Design Builds. Andy works with corporate clients on local, national, and global real estate related matters evaluating all strategic issues and implementing solutions that best support each individual client. Given his extensive experience in the Industry, Andy is sought out to share his market insights with Clients of all sizes, Brokers cross-provincially, and speaks annually at the Alberta Real Estate Forum on Industrial and Land Panels. Currently Andy is the National Liaison for the Edmonton office, representing over 70 Partners/Associates and Staff to our Corporate Office. Across his 23 years, Andy has earned an outstanding reputation as one of the most well-informed, reliable, and committed professionals in the industry, ensuring the client is always first priority.
Brandon Kuhn is a Senior Associate and part of the Capital Markets Group at Cushman & Wakefield. In 2022 he was awarded Top Associate and overall Top Producer in Investment & Multi-Family sales for Cushman & Wakefield in the greater Edmonton market. Now with a decade-long tenure, Brandon has had the opportunity to work for commercial brokerages of both local and international pedigree in Edmonton as well as Calgary. With sales and leasing experience throughout all asset classes, Brandon has gained considerable knowledge and experience in all commercial and multi-family investment asset classes, completing transactions scaling in excess of 150,000 SF and 100 doors/pads. Brandon focuses on investment-grade retail, industrial and multi-residential building and land sales, as well as manufactured home communities (MHC). He catalyzed one of Edmonton's first office-to-multifamily conversion projects in well over a decade for a concrete mid-rise asset 140,000 SF in size, has sold multiple MHCs in excess of 100 pads and recently has worked on a number of condominium de-conversion projects, compiling and selling units within fractured ownership condo buildings to be then reverted back to traditional multi-family apartment rental buildings - in addition to numerous transactions of single and multi-tenanted retail and industrial assets. Providing a robust skillset for structuring and completing difficult transactions, Brandon's work ethic, creative approach to problem-solving, and high level of hands-on transaction management has proven to be of great value to his clients. Brandon's client and customer list ranges from small, local investors to REITs and pension funds. One of Brandon's recent and notable clients is the Triple Five Group, which own and operate North America's largest malls, including West Edmonton Mall. To continually augment the high level of service his clients receive, Brandon is beginning his pursuit to obtain the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.
A business graduate of MacEwan University, Brandon joined Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton to fulfill an internship during his studies. In 2010 he joined the firm full time. Brandon specializes in retail brokerage services. He is diligently focused on exceeding his clients' expectations and values trust as the key ingredient for these successes. Brandon has developed a wide network of relationships from local business owners to national retailers, developers and investors. He has facilitated hundreds of transactions, including retail leasing ranging from small CRU bays to large format 40,000+ square foot tenancies. Brandon has also concluded numerous investment sales ranging from urban land parcels less than 1 acre to longer term development sites over 200 acres. A large portion of Brandon's business is dedicated to tenant representation. His extensive market knowledge helps ensure his clients' make the best possible decisions to achieve their objectives. Outside of commercial real estate, Brandon is an avid tennis player. He also enjoys snowboarding, photography, travelling and learning about other cultures
Brett joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2005, in the discipline of retail. In his time with the company, Brett has been involved in representing tenants such as Bell, the Bone and Biscuit Company, Canadian Brew House, Luxotica, Lasik MD, M&M Meats, Nando's Chicken, Quizno's, Second Cup, Tutti Frutti Breakfast and Lunch, The Banquet, Plantlife and UAP/NAPA. From a listing standpoint, he has been intimately involved in marketing a number of shopping centers for landlords such as Alldritt Developments, Forum Properties, Cameron Developments, Cathton Developments, Centron Developments, Hopewell Development Corporation, Melcor Developments, Royop Development Corporation, and One Properties. Brett has completed real estate transactions in markets across Alberta, specializing in greater Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Red Deer, Calgary and Fort McMurray. He has also supplied consultation services across Canada. Brett completed his education at the University of Alberta. During his time there, he held a number of extracurricular roles, including President of Delta Upsilon Fraternity and was subsequently involved as President of the Alumni Advisory Board. He was also Treasurer of the Interfraternity Council and of the Order of Omega Honour Society.
Burke Smith is a Partner with Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton and specializes in leasing and user sales of industrial properties. Burke focuses primarily in the greater Edmonton Area and markets in Northern Alberta including Sherwood Park, Nisku/Leduc, Acheson, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, and Lloydminster. Burke joined Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton in 2005. Burke and the other four members of his service team, are able to successfully represent a wide array of client needs. Burke is often sourced for industrial market knowledge from current stakeholders in the Edmonton market, and newcomers.
Chris is a leading partner in the Industrial division of Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton, completing more than 30 transactions every year. He represents his clients in a wide variety of deals, from sales and leasing, to land acquisition and subdivision. Chris has been with Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton since 2001. He is also a member of the Edmonton Executives Association. Chris and his wife, Tamara, have four children and enjoying spending time on their boat at the lake.
Chris Van Den Biggelaar is an Associate Partner, Industrial Sales & Leasing at Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton. He has completed numerous industrial sale and lease transactions since 2011 and has extensive business ownership experience. Chris is an integral part of the brokerage team; specializing in industrial sales, and tenant and landlord representation. Chris is known for handling complex transactions which include vendor and purchaser representation, tenant and landlord representation, build-to-suit and sale-leasebacks. His knowledge and experience result in exclusive appointments with international, national and local clients. Chris has and continues to complete multiple assignments for his clients, notably for Acklands Grainger, Covenant Health, Russell Hendrix, Scafom Canada and Melcor. His experience includes transactions with a value of up to $30 Million dollars. Chris attributes much of his success to continual development of strong internal and external relationships; instilling and nurturing client confidence; and providing client-focused creative solutions.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Dane Phaneuf is a commercial real estate advisor specializing in retail sales and lease transactions throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas. Working alongside Gary Killips and John Shamey, Dane brings a strong work ethic, leadership skills and a competitive approach to their team. As a previous owner of a small business, Dane's leadership was one of vision, building strong relationships and trust with his customers. Most recently, he worked with a major Canadian bank as a mortgage broker and has made the transition into his role with Cushman and Wakefield to advise tenants and landlords on all their real estate needs. Dane is committed to providing exceptional service to his clients, building his business based on a customer-first approach, ensuring solutions based on customer needs, while operating with the highest integrity. In Addition to his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta, Dane uses his passion for real estate, networking capabilities, and commitment to meeting his client's needs in order to effectively facilitate transactions and build lasting relationships.
David joined Dynafour Real Estate Limited, which is now Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton, in 1994 and has been a Partner of the firm since 2002. David has specialized in retail investment sales, retail leasing and site selection on behalf of clients such as Ironwood Management, Pyxis Real Estate Equities, Slate Properties, Belmont Coastal Venture, Standard Life Assurance Company, OSC Properties, Humford Developments, Strategic Equity, RioCan REIT, Brentwood Developments, Shoppers Drug Mart, EZ Cash Advance, Hakim Optical and other private vendors, purchasers, landlord's and tenants. With over thirteen years of experience, his recent success includes being part of directing successful marketing campaigns for the sale of Westmount Village, Oliver Village, Millshaven Shopping Centre, Westgate Plaza, Dodson Plaza, and Westlawn Square. David has also directed successful leasing programs for Belmont Town Centre, Rosslyn Shopping Centre, Merchants Row, Parsons Place and Sunrise Village Plaza in Stony Plain. David is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centres and an active partner with the Canadian Institute of Retailing Services. David is a regular instructor in senior marketing classes at the University of Alberta at both the masters and bachelor's level. His experiences have provided him with a well-rounded point of view and the commitment to the highest standard of client service. "Success is about building long-term relationships with my clients and becoming part of their team.
Job Titles:
- Senior Graphic Designer
- Senior Graphic Designer of the Marketing Team at Cushman & Wakefield
Dean Ostafichuk is a Senior Graphic Designer of the marketing team at Cushman & Wakefield. Dean graduated from MacEwan University with a diploma in Visual Communication and Design and has enjoyed a career of over 20 years in the marketing and design field. In these 20 years, Dean has worked in the oil and gas, aviation and industrial field of graphic design. Dean's strength lies in his design skill and creativity as well as the collaborative and cooperative approach within marketing teams. He is committed to quality work, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Dean enjoys the vibrant team of professionals at Cushman & Wakefield.
Devan Ramage joined the Retail Division of Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton as an Associate back in early 2018. In the past 4 years Devan has worked on wide variety of listings throughout Alberta, along with a long list of local and national tenant requirements. Being born and raised in Edmonton, Devan has witnessed a significant amount of retail development and has simultaneously successfully formed relationships with a wide variety of Landlord's and local operators. After completing completed his Diploma in Business Administration with a Major in Marketing at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2015, Devan worked in luxury car sales where he achieved sales in excess of $7,800,000 and further developed his ability to manage long term relationships. In his spare time, Devan enjoys collecting music, going to coffee shops, and trying out new/unique restaurants.
As part of the Investment Sales Division, Doug has over 25 years experience in the Edmonton Real Estate market. Prior to entering the brokerage business Doug worked for a Western Canadian financial institution and then assumed the duties of Vice-President Western Canada of a property management company that specialized in industrial and multi-family properties. For 10 years prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton, Doug was a partner in a local commercial Edmonton real estate firm. There he worked on numerous projects from land sales to sale/leasebacks; multi-family sales; office and retail leasing. At Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton, Doug will be utilizing his talents in Investments Sales, primarily in the industrial market. Community Involvement Doug is on the Board of Directors of 630 CHED Santa's Anonymous. Santas Anonymous runs an annual campaign to deliver toys at Christmas and are in the process of building a volunteer centre for non-profits in Edmonton. In addition, he volunteers time with the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and is a dedicated Canadian Blood Services donor.
Doug MacKay joined Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton in 2003, became a partner in 2009 and expertly applies 15 years of commercial real estate knowledge and experience to assist local, national and international clients. With a strong dedication to teamwork and attention to detail Doug and his colleagues ensure that the firm consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations. Over the last number of years Doug has been a perennial top performer in the Edmonton office and market sector top performer in the City of Edmonton. Doug's accomplishments include successful industrial lease transactions in excess of 3,000,000 sf and coordinating the servicing and development and subsequent sale of 2,000 acres of industrial land. Doug has extensive experience in the planning, acquisition, sub-division, and servicing of all types of development land. Snapshots of the outstanding transactions Doug has recently completed include: 61 Acre one million square foot buildable development site sale to Panatoni Development Corporation, 20,000 square foot lease transaction for Acklands-Grainger Inc., 149,800 sf lease to MTE Logistix, 158 Acre development land sale to Remington Developments, 110,000 sf lease transaction for Groupe Touchette Distribution, 68,000 sf. lease transaction for Titan Supply, 30,000 square foot lease transaction for GES Canada Limited, 50,000 square foot lease transaction for MDA Co-Auto, 23,600 square foot office lease for ClearStream Energy Services coupled with a 78 acre improved yard facility for ClearStream Energy Services.
Doug Rae specializes in Sales, Leasing and the development of new projects throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas. With over 25 years real estate experience, Doug has a thorough understanding of the investment and leasing markets in Edmonton and area. Doug has been instrumental in numerous transactions including site acquisitions and development, design builds, leasing of existing centers, sale/leasebacks and property dispositions. A selection of Doug's clients includes: TELUS Pension Fund, Katz Group, C&H Properties, Paragon Capital Corporation, Camgill and Simplex Investment Corporation. Doug joined Royal LePage (now Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton) in 1998. Doug is a graduate of Gonzaga University with a business degree in finance.
As a Partner in Edmonton's office division, Dustin has been specializing in office leasing with the company for the last 20 years. His diverse background in sales and negotiations enables him to provide a different perspective to his clients. Dustin takes great pride in assisting his clients through specialized knowledge of the market, and strives to give his clients quality information to help them make informed decisions. His philosophy is to specialize on one area, and to be the best associate in that specific area. Committed to developing long lasting relationships with both local clients and national companies, Dustin takes pride in setting up win-win relationships and sees it as his number one goal. On a personal side, Dustin grew on a family grain farm 150 kms Northeast of Edmonton, and still helps run the family farm. He enjoys going back to the farm and getting his hands dirty!
Job Titles:
- Marketing & Communications Manager
Elizabeth joined Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton in late 2022 as the Marketing Lead, spearheading the firm's graphic design, marketing, and research/market analysis endeavours. With nearly a decade of leadership, marketing prowess, effective communications, strategic thinking, event planning, design expertise, and copywriting skills, Elizabeth brings a multifaceted approach to her role. Elizabeth is dedicated to solidifying Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton's position in the competitive Edmonton commercial real estate market. Her passion for creating impactful marketing campaigns and her comprehensive understanding of the industry makes her a valuable asset to the team. She is an alumna of MacEwan University, holding a Degree in Professional Communications and an Associate's Degree in Professional Writing, which have equipped her with a strong foundation for effective communication and persuasive storytelling. Before her venture into commercial real estate, Elizabeth wore many hats across diverse industries, amassing a wide range of experiences and insights. This unique background enables her to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table, enhancing the mar-com and business development platform at Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton. Elizabeth's dedication to excellence, combined with her keen eye for detail and strategic thinking, ensures that every marketing initiative is executed with precision. Her collaborative approach fosters strong relationships with internal stakeholders and clients, ensuring the alignment of marketing efforts with organizational goals. As the Marketing Lead, she is poised to drive Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton's success. She is committed to expanding the firm's market presence, enhancing brand recognition, and establishing Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton as a leader in the Edmonton commercial real estate landscape.
Gary was a founding partner of Dynafour Real Estate Limited in 1981, 26 years before its merger with Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton Inc. Ltd., and is proud to have served as a point man for both companies. He has 39 years experience in the Edmonton real estate market and he currently concentrates the majority of his work in the areas of retail leasing, sales and site selection but also is pleased to assist, on a consultative basis, many of Edmonton's businesses. He has had the opportunity to represent many of Alberta's premier developers including Brentwood Developments, One Properties, Hopewell Development Corp., Melcor Developments, Royop Properties, Alldritt Developments and Jim Pattison Group. Gary is presently the exclusive real estate consultant for CARA Operations Limited, owner of Swiss Chalet, Montana's, Milestones, Harvey's, East Side Mario's and Fionn MacCool's. Gary's extensive community involvement currently includes serving as a trustee of the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation and on the Board of The Citadel Theatre. In his spare time Gary enjoys gourmet cooking, cottage life, and Mexican holidays with his family.
Since launching a career in commercial real estate in 1986, Mr. McCann has overseen the management of a major downtown office portfolio in Edmonton, responsible for more than 2 million square feet of office space. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, he was the Vice President, Operations for TGS North American REIT, where he played an integral role in acquiring $244 million ($USD) of commercial real estate in Canada and the United States. Mr. McCann also served as President of BOMA Edmonton, and has been on the Board of Directors of BOMA Canada and BOMI Canada.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner of Edmonton
Ian Newman, Partner of Edmonton's Investment Sales Capital Markets Group, is a key member with the Investment Sales team providing investment sales, valuation, financial and analytical analysis expertise. He is an active member of the Partnership with over 14 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate. He recently completed his term on the firm's three-person Advisory Committee which is tasked with managing the day to day operations of the company. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Ian held the position of Sales Manager for Kraft Foods, responsible for all sales and marketing initiatives in the Northern Alberta Region. Ian has been involved in numerous investment transactions across a broad range of product types including hotels, seniors building, apartments , industrial, retail, and office buildings along with development lands. Ian provides advice and execution services to clients involving selling, investing, financing or building real estate. In his spare time, he has sat on the Planning and Development Committee with Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. He had served as Chair and Vice Chair of this committee. With his three young daughters involved in various activities, he coaches with the Warriors West Edmonton Soccer Club since 2013 to present day.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate in Cushman & Wakefield Edmontons Investment Sales
Ian Stuart is an Associate in Cushman & Wakefield Edmontons Investment Sales and Capital Markets Group Division. Since joining the industry in 2020, Ian has worked across all asset classes, completing a number of sale, lease and investment transactions in industrial, retail, commercial and land development. Ian utilized the opportunity to service institutional clients Imperial Oil, Cenovus Energy and multiple private capital groups in their dispositions and acquisitions. This experience cemented a full-scope foundation in due process, including handling environmental components throughout a transaction. Ian's relentless work ethic enables the delivery of real-time market knowledge and creative solutions for his clients and collaborators. He showcases this priority through the pursuit of his CCIM designation. In his off time, Ian enjoys being outdoors or practicing guitar.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Senior Associate
Jacob Dykstra is an Associate at Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton, specializing in office leasing and sales in the greater Edmonton area. As an integral member of a team lead by Shane Asbell and Scott Vreeland, Jacob has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of over 300,000 square feet of office space in the last 12 months alone. Jacob has a wide range of experience in providing real estate representation to tenants, purchasers, landlords, and investors. These services include the following: Relocations/New Lease Negotiations. Lease Renewal Negotiations. Purchase/Sale Agreements. Subleasing. Expansions & Consolidations. Lease Terminations. Market and Building Analyses. Marketing Strategy. Listing Services. In addition to completing his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from MacEwan University, Jacob is active in our local and international community through travel, volunteering, and continuous education. He recently completed Edmonton's Planning Academy, adding city planning to his skillset.