À propos
Expériences professionnelles
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.
Réalisations
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.
Éducation
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.
Adhésions & Implications
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
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, where he currently works with the Colliers Edmonton Office Team to facilitate both lease and sale transactions. Taylor prides himself on delivering exceptional service to his clients, and will work creatively to find a solution to each unique requirement. Taylor has focused his efforts to support the growing tech and innovation space here in Edmonton.
His expertise encompasses both owner and occupier brokerage representation through a wide range of services including: new lease negotiations, lease renewal negotiations, purchase/sale transactions, subleasing, and any relocation, consolidation, or expansion transactions.
Taylor's ability to objectively address his clients pain points, provide an in-depth understanding of the Edmonton office market, and his ability to provide a deep financial understanding of different scenarios has 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.
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 acquired both his residential and commercial real estate licenses and joined the industrial team at Torode Realty (Edmonton) Ltd. as a commercial real estate Associate. He achieved substantial success early in his real estate career, concluding 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 brings to Colliers International, seven years of commercial banking experience with TD Canada Trust while he lived in Toronto, Ontario, managing corporate accounts, foreign exchange, mortgages and mutual fund investments. In addition, Matthew possesses an extensive investigative background as a former investigator with the RCMP. His broad-based investigative experiences covered 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.
He shows a strong desire to win, "The Business" combined with nurturing and maintaining strong relationships, continues to provide Mike with great rewards.
Ryley joined Colliers in February of 2017, specializing in industrial leasing and sales in the Edmonton and greater area market. He prides himself in taking his client's business to the next level.
Growing up in a business environment, Ryley learned from a young age the importance of making strong, lasting relationships with clients to ensure that their expectations were exceeded. Graduating from the Colliers Acceleration program, Ryley has successfully negotiated and completed contracts with many high-profile clients across the Edmonton. Utilizing his knowledge of contract negotiation, Ryley works closely with clients to understand their business needs in order to make informed real estate decisions that will be of the greatest benefit to his clients.
Whilst attending the University of Alberta, he played 5 consecutive seasons with the Golden Bears Football team. Ryley completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and spent the next year in the Acceleration Program, he was guided by experienced mentors and coaches from all over North America. Now as an Associate, Ryley provides next level marketing strategies through professional videography, and cutting edge drone technology.
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 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 $1.0 Billion including Industrial, office, retail properties and development 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 offi ce 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 with various needs 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. His professional background includes industrial construction and customer service experience in Edmonton and Calgary. His industrial knowledge and strong customer service background have helped him develop excellent communication, networking and client relationship skills. Conor is dedicated to build his portfolio off of hard work, solid customer relationships and referrals.
