Please join us for NAIOP’s annual Fall Market Update. The event will include a Calgary market overview, followed by a panelist discussion with representatives from the downtown office, suburban office, retail, industrial, and investment sectors.

Moderator:

• Jay Geers, Partner | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Featured Speakers:

• Eric DeMaeres, Associate Vice President | Office Leasing & Sales, Avison Young
• Ryan Rutherford, Director of Brokerage Vice President | Retail Leasing & Sales, Cushman & Wakefield
• Richie Bhamra, Executive Vice President, CBRE
• Kara Dusseldorp, Associate Vice President | Leasing, JLL Canada
• Paul Marsden, Executive Vice President | Partner| Industrial Sales & Leasing, Colliers International

Moderator:

Jay Geers, Partner | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Jay is a partner in the Real Estate Group of the Calgary office of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. His practice focuses on a variety of areas relating to commercial real estate, advising Canadian and international clients on some of the most complex real estate transactions across Western Canada, including the acquisition and disposition of office, industrial, hotel and retail properties, mortgage and project financing, joint ventures, office, industrial and retail leasing, and project development and planning matters. Jay also routinely advises clients on the leasing, acquisition, disposition, development and financing of conventional and renewable energy projects. He acts for a broad range of clients, including institutional asset and property managers, major financial institutions, pension funds, life insurance companies, renewable and conventional energy companies and other institutional and private developers, lenders and investors.

Speakers:

Eric DeMaere, Associate Vice President | Avison Young

Eric specializes in office leasing, with a focus on tenant representation in Calgary’s Beltline and Suburban markets. With over a decade of experience, he plays a key role within the office leasing team, advising a diverse range of clients including energy firms, professional services, national financial institutions, non-profits, tech startups, and medical professionals.

Eric takes a thoughtful, hands-on approach to every transaction, guiding clients through complex leasing processes with a focus on long-term value creation. Known for his deep market knowledge and strong execution, he has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in Calgary’s office sector. With years of experience navigating the city’s evolving market, Eric brings a creative, solutions-oriented mindset to ensure his clients’ real estate needs are met with precision and care. He has completed a high volume of lease transactions—including expansions, relocations, lease assignments, and the increasingly common right-sizing—while helping organizations align their real estate strategies with business growth and operational efficiency.

Eric has been an active member of NAIOP’s Developing Leaders program for several years and now serves on the Board of Directors for NAIOP Calgary, where he advocates for the next generation of commercial real estate professionals.

Paul Marsden, Executive Vice President & Partner | Colliers

Paul Marsden is an Executive Vice President and Partner with Colliers in Calgary, where he leads a Nationally recognized top-performing industrial real estate team. His practice spans the full spectrum of industrial transactions including leasing, sales, investment transactions, speculative and purpose-built new developments, land transactions, and strata ownership.

Over his career, Paul has built a reputation for delivering practical, results-driven advice rooted in a thorough understanding of market dynamics. Under his leadership, his team has consistently completed some of the Calgary region’s most significant industrial transactions and has been recognized both within Colliers and across the industry for his consistent performance and the impact of his work.

Known for his collaborative style and commitment to service, Paul remains deeply engaged in the evolving needs of industrial occupiers and investors, helping clients navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence.

Ryan Rutherford, Director of Brokerage, Vice President, Retail Leasing & Sales | Cushman & Wakefield

Ryan Rutherford, Director of Brokerage leads the Calgary Advisory business and provides strategic leadership and oversight across the brokerage team, fostering collaboration and driving performance in alignment with client objectives and market opportunities.

In addition to his leadership role, Ryan is Vice President, specializing in retail and working alongside Nick Preston. Ryan is a proven leader in his field, bringing over 15 years of experience in leasing, construction, and finance and has played an integral role in many of Alberta’s most successful retail developments. Ryan’s expertise spans the entire development process—from initial planning and marketing to lease-up and project completion. He has also advised numerous groups on the redevelopment and repositioning of existing retail centres and is responsible for the project leasing of several key developments in Calgary and across Alberta.

Ryan’s team has completed a high volume of transactions with both local and multinational clients, including pre-leasing for developments, agency leasing, and tenant representation. He is a regular contributor and panelist at the Calgary Real Estate Forum and NAIOP Market Updates.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Ryan is the Chair of the Cushman & Wakefield Charity Golf Tournament and a former Board Member and Membership Chair with the Urban Land Institute Alberta Chapter.

Richie Bhamra, Executive Vice President | CBRE

Richie co-leads the CBRE National Investment Team in Calgary. He has over 18 years of commercial real estate experience specializing in the sale of office, retail, industrial and multifamily assets, resulting in $20 billion of closed investment transactions.  His ability to recognize shifts in the marketplace allows him to provide real-time and reliable guidance to investors across the country with the priority of building and maintaining honorable relationships.  He and his Team consistently complete ~65% of all investment transactions in the Calgary marketplace, that are greater than $10 million.

Kara Dusseldorp, Associate Vice President | JLL

Kara Dusseldorp leads Agency Leasing with JLL Calgary, bringing fifteen years of commercial real estate experience in the Calgary market. Her unique background spans both landlord representation and brokerage services, providing clients with valuable perspective from all sides of transactions.

During her tenure with a major landlord, Kara successfully managed a downtown portfolio exceeding 1.4 million square feet, developing deep expertise in the downtown Calgary market. At JLL, she leverages this institutional knowledge to deliver strategic leasing solutions for her clients.

Committed to advancing the commercial real estate industry, Kara served as Director-at-Large on the NAIOP Calgary board from 2017-2018, where she spearheaded the development of the organization’s new website, enhancing member engagement and industry resources.

Registration includes brunch and networking opportunities. Space is limited, so secure your spot today.

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LOCATION DETAILS

Petroleum Club

Room: Devonian Room
319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L5

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