Gary Mauris
DLC Group of Companies
CEO
Mr. Mauris is the co-founder and President & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres; CEO of Mortgage Centre Canada; and Chairman of Mortgage Architects. Together, these companies account for almost 40% of all broker originated mortgages in Canada. Mr. Mauris is a serial entrepreneur, having sold two prior companies to the public market. Mr. Mauris has been recognized as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2011 and earned the 2016 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year. His companies have also won multiple industry awards and have been recognized by Profit Magazine as among Canada’s fastest growing companies. As a business leader, Mr. Mauris is called upon to share his views with media throughout Canada; as part of the 2011 Pre-budget Consultation process with the Federal Minister of Finance at the time, Mr. Jim Flaherty; and selected to be part of CBC’s “Face the Nation” in 2016 and have an open and frank discussion with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on a variety of economic topics. Mr. Mauris has led multiple socially conscious initiatives as the co-founder and President of the I AM SOMEONE Ending Bullying Society and recently co-founded “Bikes for Kids”, a National program that collects new bicycles for underprivileged children across Canada.
DLC Group of Companies
CEO
Mr. Mauris is the co-founder and President & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres; CEO of Mortgage Centre Canada; and Chairman of Mortgage Architects. Together, these companies account for almost 40% of all broker originated mortgages in Canada. Mr. Mauris is a serial entrepreneur, having sold two prior companies to the public market. Mr. Mauris has been recognized as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2011 and earned the 2016 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year. His companies have also won multiple industry awards and have been recognized by Profit Magazine as among Canada’s fastest growing companies. As a business leader, Mr. Mauris is called upon to share his views with media throughout Canada; as part of the 2011 Pre-budget Consultation process with the Federal Minister of Finance at the time, Mr. Jim Flaherty; and selected to be part of CBC’s “Face the Nation” in 2016 and have an open and frank discussion with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on a variety of economic topics. Mr. Mauris has led multiple socially conscious initiatives as the co-founder and President of the I AM SOMEONE Ending Bullying Society and recently co-founded “Bikes for Kids”, a National program that collects new bicycles for underprivileged children across Canada.
Ben Myers
Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc.
President & Owner
Ben is the President and owner of Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc. With over 15 years of real estate research experience in both the United States and Canada, Ben has established himself as an industry expert, and a go to source for the latest information and insight on the domestic residential housing market.
Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc.
President & Owner
Ben is the President and owner of Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc. With over 15 years of real estate research experience in both the United States and Canada, Ben has established himself as an industry expert, and a go to source for the latest information and insight on the domestic residential housing market.
Dave Steele Steele
Western Canadian Properties Group Ltd.
CEO
Dave Steele has been the CEO of the Western Canadian Properties Group of companies since its inception and a part of the industry for over 30 years. During this time he has managed teams that have actively developed and renovated over 100 projects comprising more than 12,000 properties in British Columbia, Alberta, and the western United States. Dave has been actively involved in the growth of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), a non-profit organization which currently has over 11,000 members worldwide. From 1993-1994, he served as EO’s International President.
Dave will provide guidance to the WCPG team and manage the company operations, ensuring the right people are in place to maintain seamless operations. His vision and oversight is ultimately responsible for ensuring our success.
Western Canadian Properties Group Ltd.
CEO
Dave Steele has been the CEO of the Western Canadian Properties Group of companies since its inception and a part of the industry for over 30 years. During this time he has managed teams that have actively developed and renovated over 100 projects comprising more than 12,000 properties in British Columbia, Alberta, and the western United States. Dave has been actively involved in the growth of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), a non-profit organization which currently has over 11,000 members worldwide. From 1993-1994, he served as EO’s International President.
Dave will provide guidance to the WCPG team and manage the company operations, ensuring the right people are in place to maintain seamless operations. His vision and oversight is ultimately responsible for ensuring our success.
Steffany Hanlen
SkateTech Group of Companies Proskate
Olympic Coach & CEO
Steffany has a unique and historic career working at the highest level in Sport and Business. No one had ever done ‘it’ before and there were no mentors to show her the way, break trail or make it easy for her. She was determined at a young age to make a difference and change lives. She just didn’t know how it would look… Steffany was a pioneer in Player Development and now, 30 years later is the founder of several successful businesses, has knowledge, experience and credibility unlike any other coach/entrepreneur that crosses over into other realms of life…sport and business.
SkateTech Group of Companies Proskate
Olympic Coach & CEO
Steffany has a unique and historic career working at the highest level in Sport and Business. No one had ever done ‘it’ before and there were no mentors to show her the way, break trail or make it easy for her. She was determined at a young age to make a difference and change lives. She just didn’t know how it would look… Steffany was a pioneer in Player Development and now, 30 years later is the founder of several successful businesses, has knowledge, experience and credibility unlike any other coach/entrepreneur that crosses over into other realms of life…sport and business.
Barry McGuire
Real Estate Investment Lawyer
A lawyer for more than 45 years, Barry’s practice emphasizes investment real estate. He started investing in real estate almost 48 years ago. He currently owns 24 doors and continues to invest in real estate today. He is a co-author of the national bestseller, ‘97 Tips For Canadian Real Estate Investors’. This book enjoyed success for achieving 1,000 days in the Amazon Top 100 Business Bestsellers. All proceeds are donated to Habitat For Humanity. His popular podcast, “Tales From The Trenches,” features real-life stories of investor legal land mines.
Real Estate Investment Lawyer
A lawyer for more than 45 years, Barry’s practice emphasizes investment real estate. He started investing in real estate almost 48 years ago. He currently owns 24 doors and continues to invest in real estate today. He is a co-author of the national bestseller, ‘97 Tips For Canadian Real Estate Investors’. This book enjoyed success for achieving 1,000 days in the Amazon Top 100 Business Bestsellers. All proceeds are donated to Habitat For Humanity. His popular podcast, “Tales From The Trenches,” features real-life stories of investor legal land mines.
Michel Lafleur Lafleur
eXp Realty - Alberta
Realtor
Michel is a Realtor and a REIN member since 2010. He is also a Governor at the Realtor's Community Foundation (RCF). He uses his background in the health/fitness/rehab industry to help people in making a sound real estate decision by focusing on their lifestyle choices. He believes his strong negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of the market, and some creativity are paramount in today’s real estate market.
eXp Realty - Alberta
Realtor
Michel is a Realtor and a REIN member since 2010. He is also a Governor at the Realtor's Community Foundation (RCF). He uses his background in the health/fitness/rehab industry to help people in making a sound real estate decision by focusing on their lifestyle choices. He believes his strong negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of the market, and some creativity are paramount in today’s real estate market.
Domenic Mandato Mandato
InvestPlus REIT
President & Chief Executive Officer
Domenic Mandato is the CEO of InvestPlus REIT. InvestPlus Real Estate Investment Trust (IP REIT) is a private real estate investment fund, based in Calgary, Alberta. IP REIT is a growth-oriented real estate investment trust focused on increasing unitholder value through the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial and residential properties in primary and secondary markets in western Canada. Management has transacted over $90,000,000 in buildings comprising of 22 building in the provinces of BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan. The current portfolio is appraised at $47,020,000 and comprised of 139 rental units and approximately 100,000 square-feet of rentable area.
InvestPlus REIT
President & Chief Executive Officer
Domenic Mandato is the CEO of InvestPlus REIT. InvestPlus Real Estate Investment Trust (IP REIT) is a private real estate investment fund, based in Calgary, Alberta. IP REIT is a growth-oriented real estate investment trust focused on increasing unitholder value through the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial and residential properties in primary and secondary markets in western Canada. Management has transacted over $90,000,000 in buildings comprising of 22 building in the provinces of BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan. The current portfolio is appraised at $47,020,000 and comprised of 139 rental units and approximately 100,000 square-feet of rentable area.
Kyle Green
The Green Mortgage Team
Owner
Kyle, owner of The Green Mortgage Team, has been working as a mortgage broker since 2006, and has carved out a niche as an investment property specialist since 2008. His years of experience working with the Real Estate Action Group and many other investors and investment groups has made him one of the go-to resources for financing investment properties in Canada. He has been a top producing franchise agent in British Columbia since 2011! His articles have been featured in many publications such as the Vancouver Sun, The Province, Western Investor, Philippine Canadian Inquirer and more. One of his proudest awards has to be the REAG Joint Venture Award for his deal of the year in 2010, in which he closed on a $1.15 million property with $0 of his own money.
The Green Mortgage Team
Owner
Kyle, owner of The Green Mortgage Team, has been working as a mortgage broker since 2006, and has carved out a niche as an investment property specialist since 2008. His years of experience working with the Real Estate Action Group and many other investors and investment groups has made him one of the go-to resources for financing investment properties in Canada. He has been a top producing franchise agent in British Columbia since 2011! His articles have been featured in many publications such as the Vancouver Sun, The Province, Western Investor, Philippine Canadian Inquirer and more. One of his proudest awards has to be the REAG Joint Venture Award for his deal of the year in 2010, in which he closed on a $1.15 million property with $0 of his own money.
Natasha Phipps
CIR Realty
Investment Specialist Realtor
Natasha is an investment specialist Realtor supporting her clients through educational events and content, finding the best opportunities for her investors is her passion. In the next stage of her career Natasha Phipps has joined CIR Realty and started the Phipps Real Estate Group – a specialized group of specialized investment Realtors focused on providing education relevant to her local market and finding creative opportunities! In recent years Natasha was named REIN's Realtor of the year for 2019, achieved number top producer status repeatedly and is looking forward to expanding upon her experience through collaboration and public speaking.
CIR Realty
Investment Specialist Realtor
Natasha is an investment specialist Realtor supporting her clients through educational events and content, finding the best opportunities for her investors is her passion. In the next stage of her career Natasha Phipps has joined CIR Realty and started the Phipps Real Estate Group – a specialized group of specialized investment Realtors focused on providing education relevant to her local market and finding creative opportunities! In recent years Natasha was named REIN's Realtor of the year for 2019, achieved number top producer status repeatedly and is looking forward to expanding upon her experience through collaboration and public speaking.
Keith Uthe
Mortgage Alliance - Enrich Mortgage Group
Mortgage Broker
As a top mortgage broker, Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional, and top real estate investment advisor, Keith strives to fulfill his vision that 'Everyone Shall Live a Life of Abundance'. He strives to impact his clients by providing the most knowledgeable service and trusted guidance to enable his clients to live in abundance. With personal experience on how wealth-building impacts people's lives, Keiths helps his clients create theirs by design, not by accident. In addition to residential housing, Keith assists with private commercial and business financing solutions.As a mortgage broker, Keith represents clients on multiple levels and with many different lenders to ensure his clients receive the best mortgage for their needs. Every client's situation is specific to them, which is where Keith's expertise comes into play.Though based in Alberta, with the #1 brokerage in Mortgage Alliance, Enrich Mortgage Group, Keith provides services to clients across Canada. He believes every home or property is an important investment. He acts as a second set of eyes to investors' cash-flow analysis to ensure each property suits their goals and won't impede them and their endeavours.Keith has been investing since 2003 and has been a member of The Real Estate Investment Network since 2011. He understands the fundamentals of their teachings and has successfully employed them in his investments. Keith is an active member of the REIN Community and as a Trusted Partner. He has been honored to win awards from REIN for Real Estate Professional of the Year in 2017 and 2019, as well as Innovative Investor of the Year in 2015.
Mortgage Alliance - Enrich Mortgage Group
Mortgage Broker
As a top mortgage broker, Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional, and top real estate investment advisor, Keith strives to fulfill his vision that 'Everyone Shall Live a Life of Abundance'. He strives to impact his clients by providing the most knowledgeable service and trusted guidance to enable his clients to live in abundance. With personal experience on how wealth-building impacts people's lives, Keiths helps his clients create theirs by design, not by accident. In addition to residential housing, Keith assists with private commercial and business financing solutions.As a mortgage broker, Keith represents clients on multiple levels and with many different lenders to ensure his clients receive the best mortgage for their needs. Every client's situation is specific to them, which is where Keith's expertise comes into play.Though based in Alberta, with the #1 brokerage in Mortgage Alliance, Enrich Mortgage Group, Keith provides services to clients across Canada. He believes every home or property is an important investment. He acts as a second set of eyes to investors' cash-flow analysis to ensure each property suits their goals and won't impede them and their endeavours.Keith has been investing since 2003 and has been a member of The Real Estate Investment Network since 2011. He understands the fundamentals of their teachings and has successfully employed them in his investments. Keith is an active member of the REIN Community and as a Trusted Partner. He has been honored to win awards from REIN for Real Estate Professional of the Year in 2017 and 2019, as well as Innovative Investor of the Year in 2015.
Laura Gyldenbjerg
Laura Gyldenbjerg & Associates Inc.
Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Laura started her career in 2000 in British Columbia and worked for two large insolvency firms in the Vancouver area. In 2005, she was granted her licence as a Trustee to accept both personal and business insolvency files. She established her own office in Hamilton in 2008. Since then, she has helped over 1,000 people become debt free, and looks forward to helping many others in the years to come.
Laura Gyldenbjerg & Associates Inc.
Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Laura started her career in 2000 in British Columbia and worked for two large insolvency firms in the Vancouver area. In 2005, she was granted her licence as a Trustee to accept both personal and business insolvency files. She established her own office in Hamilton in 2008. Since then, she has helped over 1,000 people become debt free, and looks forward to helping many others in the years to come.
Randon Mark
Aliara Group
Founder and President
Randon Mark is a Founder and President of the company. His primary responsibilities include managing the operations of the firm, business development, and overseeing projects. Captain Mark is a pilot with Air Canada with 20 years in the aviation industry. He has been investing in real estate since 2006 and has honed a strong set of tools tailored for real estate investing, including: Acquisitions, co venture projects, lease options, creative financing, exit strategies, analysis. His true passion is to educate and share his experiences as well as introduce the numerous options available with syndicated mortgages, utilizing MICs, REITs, LIRAs, RRSPs and TFSAs.
Aliara Group
Founder and President
Randon Mark is a Founder and President of the company. His primary responsibilities include managing the operations of the firm, business development, and overseeing projects. Captain Mark is a pilot with Air Canada with 20 years in the aviation industry. He has been investing in real estate since 2006 and has honed a strong set of tools tailored for real estate investing, including: Acquisitions, co venture projects, lease options, creative financing, exit strategies, analysis. His true passion is to educate and share his experiences as well as introduce the numerous options available with syndicated mortgages, utilizing MICs, REITs, LIRAs, RRSPs and TFSAs.
Patrick Francey
The Real Estate Investment Network
CEO
Patrick Francey is the real deal. An authentic and effective educator and speaker, charismatic host of The Everyday Millionaire podcast, established Canadian-based real estate investor and Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Investment Network. His longevity and success as a business owner contributes to Patrick’s significant role in contributing to the vision, development and growth of Real Estate Investment Network. He is a genuine, driving force behind the business and development that supports the Real Estate Investment Network Team’s foundational belief that every Canadian deserves financial freedom by design and can achieve it through investing in real estate. Proud husband, father and grandfather, Patrick’s motto says it best: Success is SIMPLE.
The Real Estate Investment Network
CEO
Patrick Francey is the real deal. An authentic and effective educator and speaker, charismatic host of The Everyday Millionaire podcast, established Canadian-based real estate investor and Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Investment Network. His longevity and success as a business owner contributes to Patrick’s significant role in contributing to the vision, development and growth of Real Estate Investment Network. He is a genuine, driving force behind the business and development that supports the Real Estate Investment Network Team’s foundational belief that every Canadian deserves financial freedom by design and can achieve it through investing in real estate. Proud husband, father and grandfather, Patrick’s motto says it best: Success is SIMPLE.
JG Francoeur
The Real Estate Investment Network
Visture Property Group, CEO
Jean-Guy (JG) Francoeur is the Chief Growth Officer at the Real Estate Investment Network and CEO of Visture Property Group (www.visture.ca). He is the bestselling author of Messy Manager and has written hundreds of articles for international business publications. A serial entrepreneur, JG has built several companies from start-up and his personal mission is to shape future generations through real estate investing. JG is an experienced investor with an extensive property investment portfolio. He has the ability to develop a long-term vision, which is exactly what he is doing at the Real Estate Investment Network, where he is building the futurization of real estate.
The Real Estate Investment Network
Visture Property Group, CEO
Jean-Guy (JG) Francoeur is the Chief Growth Officer at the Real Estate Investment Network and CEO of Visture Property Group (www.visture.ca). He is the bestselling author of Messy Manager and has written hundreds of articles for international business publications. A serial entrepreneur, JG has built several companies from start-up and his personal mission is to shape future generations through real estate investing. JG is an experienced investor with an extensive property investment portfolio. He has the ability to develop a long-term vision, which is exactly what he is doing at the Real Estate Investment Network, where he is building the futurization of real estate.
Jennifer Hunt
The Real Estate Investment Network
VP of Research
Jennifer Hunt is the Vice President of Research for the Real Estate Investment Network and she began investing in real estate in 2009. Her real estate investing experience ranges from investing in syndicated mortgages, Mortgage Investment Corporations and Real Estate Investment Trusts with Locked In Retirement Accounts, Registered Retirement Savings Plans and Tax Free Savings Accounts. She has a real estate portfolio including vacation rentals, and residential and multi-family properties (in Canada and the US). She has led and completed significant industrial real estate development projects in the US and closed commercial leases of over $5 million - some of which were high-profile, unique deals for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Jennifer is one of the first Real Estate Investment Advisors in Canada.
The Real Estate Investment Network
VP of Research
Jennifer Hunt is the Vice President of Research for the Real Estate Investment Network and she began investing in real estate in 2009. Her real estate investing experience ranges from investing in syndicated mortgages, Mortgage Investment Corporations and Real Estate Investment Trusts with Locked In Retirement Accounts, Registered Retirement Savings Plans and Tax Free Savings Accounts. She has a real estate portfolio including vacation rentals, and residential and multi-family properties (in Canada and the US). She has led and completed significant industrial real estate development projects in the US and closed commercial leases of over $5 million - some of which were high-profile, unique deals for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Jennifer is one of the first Real Estate Investment Advisors in Canada.
Nick Banks
The Real Estate Investment Network
VP Technology & Operations
The world’s #1 dad, Nick’s passion and joy is his daughter Somer. Amazingly talented at integrating systems into scalable operations. Nick gets the best out of people! He’s been in the real estate business for over 20 years.
He is your on site tech support for anything app related - feel free to message him or track him down in the venue, if you have any questions.
The Real Estate Investment Network
VP Technology & Operations
The world’s #1 dad, Nick’s passion and joy is his daughter Somer. Amazingly talented at integrating systems into scalable operations. Nick gets the best out of people! He’s been in the real estate business for over 20 years.
He is your on site tech support for anything app related - feel free to message him or track him down in the venue, if you have any questions.
