About
Professional Summary
As Managing Director of Colliers International, my primary focus is attracting and retaining top, diverse, and innovative commercial real estate professionals for the Edmonton and surrounding markets. I have a proven track record in architecting strategic business plans, negotiating complex contracts, strengthening partnerships with key accounts and driving operational and financial excellence in highly competitive markets.
As a strategic leader with experience spanning operations, sales management and process improvement, I pride myself on building an office culture that is collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive. I act as a coach to ensure you have what you need to build and grow your commercial real estate practice. I am always looking to network with talent specialized in all asset classes that can help contribute to this culture. Please feel free to send me a connection request!
Prior to Colliers, I've gained invaluable experience working cross functionally with all facets of an organization. This has included shared services across multiple markets including the US. Building relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to improve team performance and overall customer experience. I have presided over the expansion of National sales activities across major sectors that included oil & gas, forestry, mining, transportation, construction, manufacturing & property management to drive revenue and profitability improvements for long term financial stability.
Accomplishments
Team member development and promotion has been a passion of Richard's. Providing overall leadership, coaching and mentorship for many indirect and direct team members.
Contract Negotiations lead for many large, complex, multi-national organziations.
Personal recognition 10 years achieving President Club status across multiple Sales and leadership roles by overachieving Sales & profitability targets.
Education
Richard completed his MBA in 2015 from the University of Alberta in Edmonton and previously achieved his BBA from NAIT in Edmonton graduating from Finance in 1991.
Memberships & Involvements
Richard is the President of the Board at the Edmonton Petroleum Golf & Country Club. In his personal time Richard enjoys playing golf and hockey in addtion to coaching with the North West Zone Hockey club.
My Team
My Team
Ian Bradley has over thirty five years of experience in the office leasing business, leasing in excess of 8.5 million square feet. During his tenure at Colliers International Ian has dealt with a wide variety of companies as well as a range of tenant sizes. Ian’s knowledge of the marketplace, his professionalism, and his skill at financial analysis make Ian an invaluable asset to his clients.
Among Ian’s accolades is the BOMA broker of the year award for the year 2000. This is testimony to the respect he enjoys with Edmonton landlords. Ian has been a top producer for Colliers International for the past ten years.
Ian was the #2 Broker for Colliers worldwide in 2008, the #1 Broker for Colliers worldwide in 2009 and in 2011 he was the #3 broker for Colliers Canada-wide. Ian is recognized as the senior office leasing specialist in the City of Edmonton by virtue of his extensive experience, numerous accomplishments, and ongoing relationships in the industry.
Notable Clients
- ATCO Group
- Bantrel Co.
- Field Law
- Parlee McLaws LLP
- Bishop McKenzie LLP
- Kingston Ross Pasnack LLP
- Regus
- New Alta
- Intact Insurance
- MD Management
- Duncan & Craig LLP
- Grant Thornton LLP
Fahad Shaikh specializes in office leasing and sales in the Edmonton market. Known for his client commitment and superior knowledge of the market place, Fahad has quickly become the trusted advisor to many local and national groups. His commitment of providing his clients with the highest quality of representation is the core philosophy of his practice and has earned him the respect and loyalty from his peers and clients.
Fahad has experience dealing with a wide array of services which include: lease negotiations, renewal negotiations, purchase/sale negotiations, subleasing, consolidation/relocation/expansion analysis, and property evaluations.
Fahad has also emerged as an expert in the healthcare field, representing many large national healthcare tenants and local medical practitioners. His knowledge of the ever evolving developments in the healthcare industry and understanding of the unique complex issues faced by healthcare/medical tenants are why he has been able to successfully consult many tenants and owners in this industry.
Phil Goh has been involved in the office leasing and sales side of commercial real estate since 2005 and has accumulated wealth of experience and success in negotiating, creative problem solving as well strategic planning on behalf of his clients. Phil is an expert who specializes in the Edmonton office market and has consistently been a top producer for the Colliers Team. Phil's attention to providing only the highest quality service for his clients in order to help ensure the success of their business is what sets him apart from the rest. His extensive experience and market knowledge allow him to offer value with leasing, lease renewals, office sales transactions as well strategic planning or real estate consulting.
Taylor specializes in office leasing and sales in Edmonton on the Colliers Office Team, with experience inboth owner and occupier representation through a wide range of services including: new lease negotiations, lease renewal negotiations, purchase/sale transactions, subleasing, and strategic planning from a real estate perspective. Much of Taylor's work on behalf of occupiers is focused on supporting technology and innovation throughout the Edmonton market.
Taylor understands that a real estate solution is a piece of a bigger puzzle his clients are trying to solve, and takes time to fully understand and address his clients' short and long-term objectives. Taylor's ability to help his clients gain a clear financial understanding of various scenarios, alongside his ability to creatively navigate hurdles throughout the negotiation process has repeatedly proven to be an asset to his clients.
Rod Connop has been the leading producer within the industrial division of Colliers Edmonton office since 1996. His in-depth knowledge and professional guidance has provided tangible benefits to all clients; and, in turn, earned him an excellent reputation with all participants of the industrial real estate market. Rod’s strategic thinking and opinions are in demand as he participates in various presentations including an ongoing role as moderator at the Edmonton Real Estate Forum.
Rod has extensive experience in industrial transactions covering a wide spectrum and including simple lease and turnkey lease, design build, build-to-suit/leaseback, sale/leaseback, construction management, sale of land, sale of vacant building to end users and the sale of leased investment properties.
Evelyn Stolk has over 20 years experience in commercial real estate. initially as a commercial lender in 1995, and since 2009 entering brokerage, representing tenants, landlords, buyers & sellers,. Since joining Colliers Edmonton in 2011, Evelyn teamed with consistent top producer, Rod Connop, and specializes in inudstrial sales & leasing, as well as industrial investment sales.
Evelyn has quickly achieved the status of a national top performer in Canada, rankng top 6 under 6 years in the business in four of six years.
Evelyn is an active member of Colliers Energy Practice Group, which is a network of Colliers agents & offices across the globe, with a focus on the energy sector and provide "boots on the ground" for large companies active in energy. Regular networking and communication amongst the team which spans US, Mexico, and overseas, has resulted in numerous opportunities for our mutual clients.
Evelyn provides clients seeking to purchase, or lease industrial space with a wealth of uncommon market knowledge, diverse experience, and an unwavering commitment / dedication to service excellence to achieve success for her clients.
Paul is one of the most prolific, high achievers in the Alberta industrial Real Estate market. Former President and managing Partner of Torode Realty (Edmonton) Ltd. until its merger with Colliers in 2007, Paul has more than 30 years of experience in all facets of the commercial real estate sector.
In 2003, Matthew started his commercial real estate career with Torode Realty (Edmonton) Ltd. He achieved substantial success early in his real estate career, concluding several significant leasing and sales transactions of industrial properties and land. In 2007, Colliers International expanded their industrial division with the acquisition of Torode Realty (Edmonton) Ltd.
Matthew continues to achieve success at Colliers International. Matthew’s clients benefit from his commercial banking background and his unique experience as a former investigator with the RCMP. His attention to detail is influenced by past investigative experiences of homicides, proceeds of crime, the illicit drug trade, money laundering, mortgage fraud and VIP Protective Services for dignitaries such as; the Prime Minister of Canada, Governor General of Canada, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Mike is a real estate and leasing sales professional that has completed more than 1,200 real estate transactions over a 32 year career, learns from every deal and has no plans to slow down.
He shows a strong desire to win, "The Business" combined with nurturing and maintaining strong relationships, continues to provide Mike with great rewards.
Rick Argue has been an investment sales and mortgage financing specialist with Colliers International since 1991. Rick has been recognized as a “Top Producer” by Colliers and is a Senior Vice President of the firm. As a founding member of the Colliers National investment Services team since January , 2010 Rick has participated in sales transactions totalling more than $1.5 Billion including Industrial, office, retail properties and land.
Rick’s career in the real estate industry began in 1972 with Montreal Trust and then SunLife as a mortgage lender and, subsequently, as a mortgage broker and real estate broker with Highfi eld Mortgage and Investments and Montrose Mortgage Corporation in Edmonton. Prior to joining Colliers, Rick managed the office of Nova West Properties Inc. in Edmonton for fi ve years. Nova West was a real estate investor, broker and property manager of income producing property. Rick joined Colliers in 1991.
Conor provides professional real estate services for a wide range of businesses, including both the public and private sector within the Greater Edmonton market, with a specialization in the industrial real estate sector. He works with tenants and owners in leasing, acquisition and disposition of industrial real estate. Conor draws on this experience to provide clients with the latest market insights and perspectives to better inform their real estate decision making. He provides data around market comparisons, demand profiles, and marketing approaches to help shape his client’s short and long term portfolio plans, aligned with their organization’s strategy and goals.
Mr. Dawson was born in Edmonton and received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Mary's University in Halifax and a law degree (Honours) from the University of Cardiff, Great Britain. He has been with Colliers since 1987 specializing in the sale of investment grade properties with particular emphasis on shopping centre and office sales to institutional and investor clients. Mr. Dawson is active in a number of local charities and community groups. He is married with three boys. In his spare time he enjoys golf, tennis, reading and travel.
Afsar Khurshed specializes in Retail Leasing and Sales in the Greater Edmonton Area Market. He joined the commercial industry in 2012 and has been a top performer in his field. He has developed and refined his efforts by specialising in Retail Leasing and Sales including: Multi-Unit location selection for international franchises, location selection for regional expansion, acquisition of land, acquisition of investment calibre retail shopping centres, and the disposition of multi-unit retail operations.
Roni Pachenko supports investment sales transactions throughout Canada by providing detailed financial analysis and underwriting of all asset classes. Roni has been involved in underwriting over $500MM in property sales with Colliers.
Before joining Colliers, Roni worked at private and institutional lending firms where he underwrote and conducted due diligence on over $350MM of commercial mortgages.
Chance joined Colliers International in 2020 and works collaboratively with Rod Connop, Evelyn Stolk, and Ning Good as Edmonton's top producing industrial team. Chance’s drive and passion along with early exposure to high-profile projects helped him grasp industry knowledge at a rapid pace. His creativity, versatility, and attention to detail allow him to execute real estate strategies with clients with the utmost quality and service.
Chance received his business management degree with high distinction from Concordia University. He attended the university on a hockey scholarship and utilized his time-management skills to consistently be a Dean’s List student throughout his tenure. Currently, he is enrolled in an MBA program to further his entrepreneurial mindset and enhance his skillset. Chance prides himself on his relationship building, networking, communication skills, and the ability to exceed expectations.
