About Ben

Ben has been an integral part of the retail team in the Edmonton office since graduating from the Alberta School of Business and joining Avison Young in 2001. As a retail leasing specialist, Ben has successfully completed many integral transactions on behalf of various national retailers and prominent developers in Alberta. A consummate professional, Ben is committed to both providing exceptional customer service and patiently working with his clients through the leasing process.

A native Edmontonian, Ben prides himself on his market knowledge and his ability to recognize evolving trends in the ever-changing retail sector. With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, his focus remains on fostering long-term relationships with active retailers and developers alike. While doing so, he has represented numerous national and regional retailers in northern Alberta and has been successful in manoeuvring through a challenging and competitive leasing market.

Equally active in project leasing, Ben has been instrumental in working with various developers to create synergistic tenant mixes in regional power centers in central and northern Alberta.

Credentials

Professional Credentials

• International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) Member since 2001

Education and Designations

• Bachelor of Commerce – University of Alberta
• Bachelor of Arts – University of Alberta

• Melcor REIT
• Artis REIT
• Pangman Development Corporation
• Qualico Commercial
• Avatex
• Primaris Management
• Alldritt Land Corporation
• Avenue Living Asset Management
• Blaze Pizza
• Five Guys Burgers and Fries
• Bulk Barn Foods Limited
• Dream Centres
• Tim Hortons