About Thomas

With over 26 years of commercial real estate experience, Thomas, who is a Principal at Avison Young, also holds the SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) designation. SIOR is a network of today’s most knowledgeable, experience and successful commercial real estate specialists with 3,700 members in 45 countries.

As one of the most active real estate advisors in the market, Thomas has consistently completed many of the industry’s most influential transactions and has been a member of Avison Young’s Circle of Excellence every year for the past ten years ‐ a distinction awarded to the firm’s top performers worldwide.

Thomas has earned his reputation as one for Edmonton’s most knowledgeable and respected agents and has leased over 2,000,000 square feet of real estate in the last two years alone.

He consistently brings valuable experience to all areas of the industrial area including:

- corporate relocation;

- rationalizations of real estate buildings;

- strategic asset acquisitions and sales;

- leasing and tenant mandated renewals;

- industrial investment transactions; and

- land assembly.

Thomas has had the privilege of working with Canada’s largest landlords, investors and many national and international companies and prides himself on being ahead of market trends.

His clients appreciate this forward-thinking attitude and knowledge as it allows them to capitalize on current trends or prepare themselves for future adjustments.

Credentials

Professional Credentials

• SIOR

Education and Designations

• Bachelor of Arts (Economics) – University of Alberta

“Thomas exhibited the highest levels of professionalism, dedication, diligence and expertise. This was not a very large transaction by real estate standards, but EDC was treated just as professionally and with just as much care and concern had the transaction been far greater. This attitude exhibited by you only reinforced our belief that Avison Young knows the meaning of providing excellent client service to all regardless of their stake in the final proceeds.” – Myrna K. Liss, Evonik Industries

“It has been my pleasure to deal with Thomas in the recent renewal of our facility lease. I found that all of our dealings were executed in a very professional manner and that you went beyond the normal call of duty in overcoming many obstacles along the way” – Les Clifton, Controller, Circor Energy Products Canada

“During our search, Avison Young provided our business with excellent support and represented the needs of our company in a proactive and professional manner” – Chris Baby, Chief Operating Officer, Jet Equipment and Tools

“Thomas, I wanted to send you a note to let you know how much I appreciate the service that you and your associates have provided Century Vallen. Your integrity and professionalism has absolutely been “best in class” and I look forward to dealing with you, and Avison Young, for many years to come” – Wade Crantz, V.P. Operations, Century Vallen