Reduce Costs, Grow Value

As Co-Founder and President of Markland Property Management, Evan and the executive team oversee property management functions and business operations. Involved in commercial real estate for over 15 years, he got his start interning at a property management company while finishing his degree at McMaster University. Evan is a Certified Property Manager® (CPM®) and licensed commercial real estate broker, enabling him to implement creative, tangible solutions for today’s unconventional real estate challenges – believing that integrity and honesty are essential for establishing trust and mutual respect amongst leadership, employees, and clients.

John graduated from the commerce program with honours from McMaster University in 2012. As a licensed real estate broker and a Certified Property Manager® (CPM®), he has over a decade of experience in the property management industry with a focus on commercial office and industrial buildings. John is highly involved with a number of Markland projects, making the most of his experience with tenant office build outs, and major mechanical and structural upgrades. Working alongside consultants and experts in each field while developing strong relationships with trades workers, he takes great pride in compiling the information required to make the best long-term upgrades to each asset/investment.

As Managing Partner of Markland, Michelle serves as a commercial property manager responsible for over 600,000 square feet of office space in downtown Hamilton. A University of Guelph graduate and member of the Downtown Hamilton BIA, she has been working in property management for over 10 years. As a lifelong Hamilton resident, she is enthusiastic about the rejuvenation of the city’s core, taking part in sizeable projects for her sites including national tenant build outs, mechanical upgrades and replacements, and major capital improvements. Never one to rest on her laurels, she is expanding her knowledge on building sustainability and retrofitting to meet environmental goals.

David Blanchard has been active in real estate and property management since 1976. He currently serves as Chairman of Markland Property Management Inc. and President of Blair Blanchard Stapleton Ltd., the largest industrial and commercial investment real estate company in the Greater Hamilton Bay area. David is an Urban and Economic Geography graduate from McMaster University, Certified Property Manager® (CPM®), real estate broker, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and SIOR member focused on commercial and industrial real estate, from which his years of experience and expertise provide great value to Markland’s goals and objectives.

With 15 years experience in the commercial property management industry, Sherri concentrates on commercial retail properties managing over 138 tenants across 424,166 rentable square feet. As an interior design graduate, Sherri also specializes in CAD space planning for office build-outs. Friendly and dedicated with strong communication and customer service skills, she strives to build and maintain strong relationships with tenants and property owners.

Marla’s accounting career began with the completion of a two-year business program at Mohawk College. Since then, she has dedicated over twenty years to the industry, having been awarded promotions to Team Leader and Accounting Supervisor. While she has extensive experience with condominiums, her practice is currently centred around retail and industrial properties. When she’s not at work, Marla enjoys gardening and bird watching at her home in Caledonia.

With over seven years in administration and four years in the commercial management industry, Ali’s management portfolio is balanced between commercial tenants and high-end residential properties. As a life-long resident of Hamilton and an active Certified Property Manager® (CPM®) candidate, Ali is focused on the improvement and maintenance of infrastructure throughout the city. Outside the office, she enjoys petting cats and spending time at her cottage in Muskoka.

As our most senior staff member in our accounting department, Gwenn’s practice includes over 25 years of experience in the property management industry. Though her portfolio currently consists of eighteen commercial office properties, she has previously found success in the retail and industrial sectors as well. Apart from work, Gwenn spends her time travelling and gardening.

Bringing over 20 years of experience as a customer service professional, Stephanie has recently transitioned into the commercial property management industry. She is currently responsible for the day-to-day operations of over 3 million square feet of commercial space. Residing in Hamilton for the past decade, Stephanie finds herself still taken aback by the city’s beauty and character. When she is not at work, Stephanie can be found enjoying Bayfront Park, or spending time with her two cats.

Vivek serves as an Accounting and Audit Assistant at Markland. Having completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with a Major in Accounting and Finance, and an additional 2 year Business Accounting program at Mohawk college, Vivek is perfectly positioned to grow with the team at Markland. Already possessing 3 years of accounting experience in property management and 2 years with a chartered accountant firm, he is currently working toward his CPA designation. In his spare time, Vivek volunteers at Hamilton Health Science and frequently visits the gym.