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The People of Avenue Commercial

 

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Avenue Commercial is pleased to have a strong team working behind every project. Please scroll down to learn more about our Partners, Associates, and Staff.
Steven Butt - President / Founder
Steven Butt is the President & Founder of Avenue Commercial. Steven has over 20 years of personal & professional experience in real estate. Steven has worked across Canada and extensively in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Direct: (403) 802-6767
Or (403) 802-6766 ext. 225
sbutt@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Ivars Ezerins - Broker
Ivars joined Avenue Commercial in April 2010.

Direct: (403) 802-6766 ext. 224
iezerins@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Jean Lekopoy - Certified Property Manager
Jean Lekopoy is the past President of the Building Owners and Managers Association (Canada) and is past President of the Real Estate Institute of Canada (Calgary Chapter). She has successfully managed a number of property portfolios which have included Office, Retail. Industrial and Condominium projects. She is well versed and experienced in all aspects of property management.

Direct: (403) 802-6766 ext. 230
jlekopoy@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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James A. Martin Jr. - Associate
Jim has been leasing, selling, and forming buying syndications within Calgary's core for 14 years. His clients include Pembina Pipeline Corporation, Shaw Communications, C-1 Energy, Cavalier Land, GEDCO, IAG & SYMANTEC. His
services include lease renegotiation, relocation and all facets of disposition.

Direct: (403) 252-8260
Or (403) 802-6766 ext. 228
jmartin@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Patrick White - Associate
Patrick White joined Avenue Commercial in November 2006 as part of the Special Projects team. His first assignment is to handle the newly acquired Saskatchewan portfolio (Avenue 10 L.P.). Patrick will be assisting in the transition of new properties into their designated limited partnerships with full service property management. All limited partners in Avenue 10 can contact Patrick at any time concerning the progress of their investment. Patrick has been managing portfolios in excess of 300,000 sq ft for over 5 years, handling the full range of accounting and reporting requirements as well as tenant/vendor relations. Patrick is also a fully licensed associate and is available for all your leasing and sales needs.

Direct: (403) 802-6766 ext. 256
Cell: (403) 818-7070
pwhite@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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San Mogan - Controller
San joined Avenue Commercial in April 2010.

Direct: (403) 802-6766 ext. 222
smogan@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Don Palethorpe- Asset Manager

Don is a past Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Canada and certified in Real Estate Finance. He is experienced and knowledgeable in a number of areas including development, analysis and acquisition, finance, portfolio management, work-outs and renovation and rehabilitation.



Direct: (403) 802-6766 ext. 257
dpalethorpe@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Kael Smith - Associate
Kael Smith joined the Avenue Team in May 2007 as a licensed assistant and has now transitioned to sales associate.  During his time at Avenue Commercial, Kael has participated in several business brokerage listings & transactions;  small
to medium retail, industrial and office transactions; and investment sales.  Kael has several years experience as a real
estate investor, and continues to invest personally in our dynamic market.  Kael draws upon his years of experience as an owner of several successful small businesses and is a seasoned veteran in the sales, marketing and negotiating arena. 

Direct (403) 802-6766 ext. 252
ksmith@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Michael Jonckheere - Assistant
Avenue Commercial is pleased to welcome Michael Jonckheere to the team. Michael joined Avenue Commercial in October 2008 to work as Steven Butt’s Assistant.  

(403) 802-6766 ext. 237
michaelj@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Shawn Anderson - Associate
Shawn joined Avenue Commercial in August 2009.

Direct (403) 802-6766 ext. 247
sanderson@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Brian Sugden - Associate
Brian brings a wealth of knowledge to his position with Avenue Commercial... His background includes experience as a Residential/Commercial Realtor, Business Owner, Investment Property Owner and Landlord. Through his education and negotiation skills he is able to provide great value to all his clients. Brian is available to help you with all of your Real Estate needs. Brian started as Avenue Commercial's Sales Assistant and in January 2009 became Avenue's newest Associate.

(403) 802-6766 ext.246
(403) 829-2669 cell
bsugden@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Scott Mills, P. Eng. - Development Officer, Special Projects
Scott began working in conjunction with Avenue Commercial, Green Planet Development and their affiliates in March, 2006. He is a licensed professional engineer, registered in Alberta and Ontario. He manages or assists with various aspects of
our land development and building construction projects, as well as property maintenance and acquisitions.

After seven years with an International building material manufacturer, Scott provides a unique perspective on the construction industry. His extensive building material supply chain network contacts and his knowledge of underground municipal infrastructure are most valuable tools when developing land. In addition, Scott's experience working for Building Envelope and Environmental Engineering Consulting firms in Toronto provide Avenue Commercial with an engineering
edge when assessing properties.

Direct: (403) 802-6766 ext. 248
smills@avenuecommercial.ca

 
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Talha Iqbal - IT Specialist
Talha joined Avenue Commercial in February 2008, and has more than 4 years of experience in IT industry. He
is currently pursing post secondary education in computer networking.He is responsible for Information and Communications Support, network backup and computer troubleshooting along with other related duties.

Direct (403) 802-6766 ext. 235
talha@avenuecommercial.ca
 
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Robin Murray – Operations Supervisor
Robin joined Avenue Commercial in 2005 and quickly became an integral part of Avenue Commercial’s Property Management Division.

Robin oversees all of the on-site property management including HVAC, general repairs, pneumatic and electrical control trouble shooting and repair, plumbing repair, pump and valve repairs, water treatment maintenance, and all day-to-day preventative maintenance. 

Robin is highly educated in his field and is certified in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Building Operations A&B, 4th Class Steam Engineering and Power Engineering.

Before joining Avenue Commercial Robin worked in Operations for other Property Management companies, and as a Technical Consultant for a Water Management operation.  His previous experiences give Robin the tools to strive to elevate each building he works on to that of an ‘A’ standard building.

Direct (403) 802-6766
robmur@shaw.ca

 
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