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.
Andy Horvath has been with Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton for the past 26 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 26 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.
Brandon, a MacEwan University alumnus, has been with Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton since 2010. He specializes in tenant and purchaser representation, offering deep expertise in the unique real estate needs of retailers and healthcare professionals.
Brandon has successfully completed hundreds of transactions, from small CRU bays to large-format tenancies exceeding 40,000 sq. ft. He has also concluded numerous investment sales ranging from commercial condos to major shopping centre trades. He credits his meticulous attention to detail, strong relationships, commitment to exceeding client expectations, and trustworthiness as the key ingredients for these successes.
Beyond commercial real estate, Brandon is an avid tennis player, reader, and traveler. He enjoys exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and learning from people around the world.
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.
Cody Miner is a dynamic professional who recently graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a specialized certificate in real estate. Cody embarked on his career journey with Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton in January 2024, bringing a fresh perspective and a passion for delivering exceptional results in the real estate industry.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, Cody is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex real estate decisions with confidence. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in business and real estate principles, enabling him to offer insightful solutions tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Instructor at the University of Alberta
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 is an integral part of the Retail and Investment Divisions and has been an active participant in the management of the Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton Partnership.
Over David's 30-year career in commercial real estate, he has gained significant expertise and insight into retail leasing and investment sales. David has assisted national companies with site selection such as H-Mart, helping them establish their 42,000 sq.ft. flagship store in south Edmonton, in addition to two other Alberta locations, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall and regional brands such as Soul 2 Sole Massage and Wellness and many other professional and retail tenants throughout Alberta.
David works extensively with regional and national Landlords such as, RioCan, Qualico, First Capital, OSC Properties and Citicorp Management, in addition to assisting many locally focused Landlords. Due to his, and Cushman & Wakefield's national reach, David assists The Strongman Group in directing their national strategy for leasing, acquisitions and dispositions.
David's work in investment sales, primarily focused on the retail sector, has resulted in the sale of over $400 million in shopping centres. He has assisted Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) and Servus Credit Union, in the sale of various distressed properties, through the court process. He has also assisted national, regional and local purchasers in identifying investment opportunities that meet their investment goals.
David has been a regular instructor at the University of Alberta - School of Business in the Real Estate Program and is an original member of the committee which developed the content for the real estate program at the U of A. David is also member of the International Council of Shopping Centres.
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."
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.
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 is a seasoned real estate professional with more than 25 years of experience specializing in sales, leasing, and the development of new projects throughout Edmonton and the surrounding areas. His deep understanding of the local investment and leasing markets has made him a key figure in numerous significant transactions, including site acquisitions, development projects, design builds, leasing of existing centers, sale/leasebacks, and property dispositions.
Throughout his career, Doug has worked with a diverse range of clients, such as TELUS Pension Fund, Katz Group, C&H Properties, Paragon Capital Corporation, Camgill, and Simplex Investment Corporation. He has been a part of Royal LePage (now Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton) since 1998, further strengthening his presence in the real estate community.
Doug holds a business degree in finance from Gonzaga University, and his extensive experience and expertise have established him as a trusted leader in Edmonton's real estate market.
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!
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.
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 18 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. His primary focus is multi family and mixed use buildings, along with development lands . Ian provides advice and execution services to clients involving selling, investing or building real estate.
In his spare time, he is an active member of Royal Glenora Club and sits on various committees. He also is a member of the Edmonton Country Club. With his wife Kathy and three young daughters their household is very active and full of energy.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate in the Investment Sales & Capital Markets Division
Ian Stuart is an Associate in the Investment Sales & Capital Markets Division at Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton, focusing on industrial real estate and income producing product.
Joining the industry in 2020, Ian has built a broad range of experience across all asset classes, successfully completing numerous sale, lease, and investment transactions in industrial, retail, commercial, and land development sectors.
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:
Jerome joined the Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton Team in 2023 after earning a degree in Economics and Business from MacEwan University. Specializing in economic research and data analysis, Jerome is relied upon for his comprehensive knowledge of the commercial real estate market, providing valuable insights and market information to colleagues and clients alike.
Outside of work, Jerome is an avid traveler, having embarked on experiences ranging from a volunteer trip in South Africa to exploring the pyramids of Egypt. He also enjoys skiing, playing soccer, watching hockey, and spending quality time with friends and family.