VALCO CONSULTANTS - Key Persons
Alex Rance is a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser with Valco Consultants and is the current Chair of the Appraisal Institute of Canada's London Chapter for 2024-2025. He holds the P.App., AACI, PLE designations and helps provide real property valuation services throughout Southwestern Ontario for conventional mortgage financing, financial reporting, litigation, sales negotiation, expropriation, parkland dedication, and internal purposes. He has appraisal experience all over Ontario (including GTA), serving private owners, property developers, financiers, asset managers, and various levels of government and government subsidiaries. Alex has been involved in the valuation of multifamily, retail, industrial, office, self-storage facilities, golf courses, resorts, institutional facilities, mixed-use properties, commercial/industrial land, residential development land (low- to high-density), special use properties, and as-complete developments. He previously worked in Toronto's CBD with KPMG's Real Estate Appraisal & Advisory Group and with Mackenzie Ray Heron & Edwardh Appraisers & Consultants. Alex holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Real Estate Management & Corporate Finance, has completed UBC's Postgraduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation and the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), and has been a member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada since 2014. He is also the owner/operator of a small property portfolio in southwestern Ontario, being experienced in renovations, management, evictions, land severance, minor variances, and site plan approvals
Bill has been with Valco for 15 years. He manages our day to day operations and is responsible for Financial and Government Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. Bill's educational background is a 3 year Business Accounting degree with Honours through Georgian College. While at Georgian College, Bill was a member of SAC, and various committees.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Assistant to Ryan Parker
Brooke, executive assistant to Ryan Parker, recently received her communications degree from Brock University and is a new member of our team. As a member of the agricultural team, her rural background and attention to detail are key assets that result in a great product for our clients. Brooke's skills will continue to be heavily relied upon in the future as Valco continues to establish itself as the ‘go to' for high quality agricultural appraisals.
Jeff is an appraiser and specializes in Investment, Commercial, and Industrial properties across Ontario. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Guelph, specializing in Marketing Management and the Post-Graduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation at the Sauder School of Business, through the University of British Columbia. Jeff has experience with single and multi-tenant commercial, industrial, and retail properties, multi-family properties, office buildings and vacant land. He has completed a number of assignments for expropriation, financing, internal decision making, and market rental and availability studies, for a variety of clients which include individual property owners, real estate investors, national corporations, all levels of government, and notable commercial banks and credit unions.
Jim has over 38 years of experience in the real estate appraisal field, as well as being a co-founder of Valco Consultants Inc. After majoring in finance and economics, he has obtained additional experience in taxation issues having taught tax law to government appraisers. Numerous assignments for retail properties, industrial buildings, apartment buildings and non-profit housing have also been completed. Specialty assignments include retirement homes, long term care homes, hotels/motels, investment properties and golf courses. Reports have been completed for expropriation, foreclosure, matrimonial, estate planning, financing and intercompany asset transfers. Jim has appeared as an expert witness before the Superior Court of Ontario and the Ontario Municipal Board on numerous occasions.
Linda has been with Valco for 15 years, being an integral part of the day to day operations. Linda has extensive experience in an administrative role, relating to real estate. Linda works closely with our appraisers, ensuring that our reports are professionally presented in a consistent format that our clients have come to know and value.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner, ICI Division
Mark is a partner at Valco Consultants and has been with the company since 2006. Mark has finished his schooling through Athabasca University and University of British Columbia and obtained his AACI designation and Bachelor of Management. He works in the ICI division at Valco, focussing on Investment, Commercial and Industrial properties across Ontario. Mark has worked on a wide range of Real Estate appraisals and consulting services to serve his diverse client list. The properties that he has completed appraisals on include single and multi-tenant retail and commercial properties, multi-family, industrial buildings, office buildings, investment properties, as well as vacant development land. Some of the special use properties include mobile home communities, seasonal resort communities, campgrounds, automotive dealerships, medical and dental facilities, veterinary clinics, mini-storage warehousing, restaurants, schools, churches, car washes, gas stations, student housing, as well as retirement and long term care homes. Mark's client base includes individual property owners, real estate investors, lawyers, accountants, national corporations, cities and municipalities, as well as all of the major commercial banks and credit unions. Mark is currently part of a leads group that consists of young professionals from around the City of London in various lines of work.
Matt has been with Valco since 2005, obtaining his AACI designation in 2012 and becoming partner in 2015. He works in the ICI division, focussing on Investment, Commercial and Industrial properties across Ontario. Property types include single and multi-tenant retail and commercial properties, multi-family (converted houses to high rise apartment buildings), industrial buildings, office buildings, investment properties, condominium townhouses (insurance reports), as well as vacant development land. Special use properties include; co-op's, golf courses, automotive dealerships, schools, churches, car washes, gas stations, student housing, as well as retirement and long term care homes. Contact Matt for any appraisal needs relating to purchase/sale, refinancing, expropriation, foreclosure, matrimonial, or estate planning. Matt has completed reports for a wide range of clients, including individual property owners, real estate investors, lawyers, accountants, national corporations, cities and municipalities, as well as all of the major commercial banks and credit unions.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner, Ag. Division
Ryan, a partner at Valco, specializes in appraising agricultural and agri-business properties across Ontario. He has been with Valco since 2009, after completing his undergraduate degree in real estate at the University of Guelph. Ryan has a strong agricultural background, growing up on a beef farm in Grey County. Ryan's agricultural and valuation expertise aid various clients, including farm families, banks and investment firms, in completing appraisals for financing, succession, estate, and various other purposes. The main property types that he focuses on include cash crop farms, dairy farms, poultry farms, swine farms, and beef farms. Ryan is also a specialist in appraising grain elevator and feed mill facilities. He also publishes an annual study on farmland values across Southwestern Ontario. Ryan is a proud member of various organizations, including CAFA as a Certified Agricultural Farm Advisor, OIA as a Professional Agrologist, and AIC as an AACI appraiser.
Sherif Latif is a Candidate Appraiser on the Valco team. He completed his education at King's College at Western University in History and French, and also speaks Arabic. He is currently enrolled at the University of British Columbia, completing his Post Graduate Certificate Program in Real Property Valuation. Sherif is familiar with the London and surrounding market and has been a lifelong London resident. He has personal experience in real estate investment and construction. He works in the ICI division, focusing on Investment, Commercial and Industrial properties across Ontario. Email Sherif slatif@valcoconsultants.com or call at 519.667.9050 Ext 244