Reduce Costs, Grow Value

About Us

We know the business, because we’re owners too.

We are more than just a property management company. As commercial property owners, we have learned many lessons over the years. Those lessons have come to shape the way in which we view our industry, and our responsibilities to you, our partners.

2.4M

SQ. FT. Under Management

$300M

Assets Under Management

1.3M

SQ. FT. Of Office Space

220,000

SQ. FT. Of Retail

950,000

SQ. FT. Of Industrial

Driven every day by integrity and insight.

At Markland, we have a simple company vision – to make property management more honest, efficient, and effective. We aim to reduce costs, avoid business interruption, provide a safe, clean and healthy workplace for your tenants, and grow your property value. We’ve made managing your properties our business, so you can more readily focus on the needs of your business and your day-to-day life.

Generations of property management experience.

Our team comes from a long line of property owners and managers. In 1995, Ray Wilson and David H. Blanchard combined their years of property management experience, creating Wilson Blanchard Management. 25 years and a generation later, the need arose to focus on commercial properties and from that, Markland was born. Servicing Southwestern Ontario, we are a new company, but hardly new to the industry. Our pedigree speaks for itself, while our desire is to breathe new life into our business and that of our partners.

Let us take a moment to introduce ourselves.

Our team is made up of a carefully selected group of highly experienced commercial property management professionals. We are one with our partners in mutual success.

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.

Evan Apostol

President – B.Comm., CPM®

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.

John Blanchard

Vice President – B.Comm., CPM®

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.

Michelle Blanchard

Managing Partner – B.A.

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.

David Blanchard

Chairman – CPM®, CCIM, SIOR

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.

Sherri Richardson-Barratt

Property Manager

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.

Marla Polap

Accounting Administrator

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.

Ali Bird

Property Manager

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.

Gwenn Phillips

Accounting Administrator

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.

Stephanie Waller

Facilities Coordinator

SimpsonWigle LAW has been working with Markland Property Management for over 12 years and have continuously received exceptional service from their team. They are always responsive, and they always ensure any inquiries are handled in a reasonable amount of time whether it is before, during or after regular business hours.

Markland is reliable with respect to adhering to routine maintenance at 1 Hunter St. E. which keeps the property presentable and pleasant to attend as a place of employment for the members of our Firm and as a place of business for our clients.

Luana Williams

General Manager, SimpsonWigle LAW

As a tenant for almost two years I can say that Michelle Blanchard and Markland Property Management have been excellent to work with. Their Service portal is easy to use and we get almost all of our requests responded to and taken care of in the same day posted. The whole group works to make sure your space and needs are looked after. They have been very easy to work with and highly recommended.

Joe Scutella

Office Manager, Agro Zaffiro LLP

We have worked with Markland Property Management for many years at our previous location and now at our new site. We have always received the best treatment and service. Any problems that presented themselves are always handled quickly and efficiently. John and his team helped us to transition to our current premises and provided the best construction team to build to our needs.

I highly recommend Markland Property Management to you. We are more than satisfied with the outstanding services this company provides!

Donna Kendrick

Executive Director, Cambridge Family Early Years Centre