Vice President, HUMAN RESOURCES

Maddie Whitla

Maddie is a dedicated HR professional with a passion for fostering exceptional workplace culture and enhancing the employee experience. With over 6 years of HR leadership experience in the Commercial Real Estate industry, Maddie has played a key role in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive engagement, retention, and organizational success.

As a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Maddie brings a strong foundation of expertise in employment legislation, leadership best practices, and organizational development. Maddie’s approach balances strategic business needs with a deep understanding of what makes a workplace meaningful for employees.

Maddie is deeply passionate about building authentic relationships and continuously elevating the employee experience to ensure that people remain at the heart of the organization.

CFO

Judy Wakefield

Judy Wakefield is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience within the real estate and property management sectors, with a demonstrated ability to drive growth, streamline operations, and foster strong cross-functional relationships.

Judy’s career in accounting and finance began in public accounting, working with an international advisory firm for ten years in Assurance and Risk Management. During this time she was based out of Winnipeg but also worked on a number of client engagements overseas and in the United States.

Judy has spent the last two decades leading the finance departments at two of Winnipeg’s privately owned real estate and property management companies. During this time she gained deep industry experience in the commercial and multi-family sectors, covering all financial aspects of real estate services, including asset management, property valuation, investor relations, mortgage financing, and brokerage. Her extensive finance background includes strategic planning, heading complex financial transformations, financial reporting, systems implementation, and team building.

CEO

Martin McGarry

Martin McGarry is the founder, visionary, and CEO of Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson and MMI Asset Management. Martin has dedicated more than 30 years to the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, as a top producing agent for 12 years before starting his own company in 2004. Known for his unwavering commitment to excellence, Martin is a trusted leader in the CRE industry.

Martin’s leadership is defined by a passion for cultivating strong relationships with key investment partners, a relentless pursuit of client-service excellence, and a commitment to community.

A passionate Winnipeg leader, Martin is a true community advocate. His focus on driving economic development in Winnipeg is evident through his position on the board of the World Trade Centre Winnipeg as well as his work on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ Digital Learning Centre and Gala committees.

DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Kristal Patey

Vice-President
Multi-Family Management

Kerri Melnyk

Kerri oversees the daily operations of Multi-Family Management, which encompasses both the Condominium and Residential Divisions. She provides leadership and guidance to Property Managers, maintenance teams, contractors, on-site staff, and administrative and accounting personnel.

With 16 years of experience collaborating with Boards of Directors, Kerri has spent 13 of those years at Cushman & Wakefield Stevenson.

Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for CCI Manitoba and chairs the CCI Manitoba Marketing Committee.

Kerri Melnyk - Condominium Director Condo Management Winnipeg Manitoba for CW Stevenson

Senior Property & Business Development Manager

Nina Ladouceur

Nina Ladouceur is a Property Manager with Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson specializing in residential development and management. Providing professional services to a variety of individual and corporate clients, Nina has experience dealing with many types of property including new builds, multifamily residential, condominium and commercial properties. In addition to her wide variety of projects, Mrs. Ladouceur leads a team of highly experienced professionals, providing residential market intelligence, consulting & planning, and construction/lease up services. Mrs. Ladouceur has worked on and authored market studies and consulting assignments and demonstrates the ability to adapt to situations, think ahead, and motivate others in order to deal with both operational issues and long term projects. Mrs. Ladouceur is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg and is currently continuing training within building development and operations

VICE PRESIDENT, commercial property management

Kristal Patey

Kristal Patey’s focus on strong client relations and her genuine solution driven attitude has gained her trust and recognition from her team and clients alike. Kristal is our Vice President of Commercial Property Management, working with and leading our Commercial Property Management team here at Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson. She has been in the Property Management Industry since 2008 and manages a mixed portfolio of office, retail, industrial and commercial condo’s totaling over 1.5 million square feet. Kristal will be pursuing her CPM designate in the near future.

President

Jenn Mullen-Berube

Jennifer Mullen-Berube is a visionary steward who leads transformative moments, leaving a legacy of shared success. As President of Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson and MMI Asset Management, she brings over 25 years of high-impact leadership across financial services and commercial real estate. Jenn champions strategic growth through her core values of integrity, stewardship, and well-being, empowering teams to achieve beyond their expectations.

An ICD.D certified director, MBA graduate, and certified executive coach, Jenn’s career includes board and advisory roles at prominent organizations, including Manitoba Blue Cross and Friesen’s Corporation. She is recognized for her strategic insights into growth, digitization, ESG, and risk management, along with her commitment to nurturing high-performing teams. Her vision is to lead with authenticity, empowering others to reach their fullest potential and leaving a legacy of integrity, resilience, and possibility.

MANAGER, marketing & communications

Paige Bouchard

Paige Bouchard is a creative professional with more than 5 years of experience in marketing and communications. Paige has extensive experience in campaign strategy and execution, ensuring all marketing efforts are on track to achieve target metrics.

Paige believes great communication is the key to developing a strong team and strong results to match. She works to foster a positive team environment of inclusion and support.

Paige is also passionate about community engagement. In her personal time, she serves as the Co-Event Director for Winnipeg’s motionball Marathon of Sport event, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics.

Vice President of Valuation & Advisory Services

Chad Willis

Chad Willis is a seasoned leader in commercial valuations and strategy, boasting over 15 years of expertise in finance and real estate. Recognised for his roles in the Manitoba Credit Union space, where he served as Vice President and Chief Experience Officer, Chad spearheaded innovative initiatives enhancing member engagement. His journey from branch management to executive leadership showcases a commitment to fostering high-performance teams.

Adept in real estate appraisal, commercial lending, and business strategy, Chad’s career highlights include sales leadership and credit management in the commercial and agriculture sectors.

Beyond his corporate success, Chad resides in West St. Paul, and enjoys his passions for hockey, golf, and family travel.

Manager, Business Solutions

Nicolas Paez Otero

Nicolas Paez has more than eight years of experience in technology, consulting, and commercial account management. Nicolas is responsible for coordinating all aspects of data management, including tools, projects and enhancements. He also supports Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson by developing market research initiatives. Nicolas is proficient in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Vice President, Asset Management

Chris Voogt

Chris Voogt is an experienced manager and team leader in commercial and real estate banking with almost 30 years of expertise in the industry. His career spans both the banking and credit union space where he has excelled in branch management, market sales leadership, and overall operations. He believes strongly in a people-first leadership style, fostering open communication and empowering high-performance teams.

With deep expertise in real estate analysis, commercial lending, and business strategy, Chris is highly skilled in credit management, strategic planning, and financial oversight. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered exceptional client and investor experiences, ensuring alignment between portfolio performance and stakeholder expectations.

Beyond his career success, Chris resides in Winnipeg with his wife and two university aged children, is an avid sports fan, and loves to travel with family and friends.

Senior Associate

Shae Halpin

shae.halpin@cwstevenson.ca

+1 204 560 2536

Since joining Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson in 2020, Shae Halpin has exhibited remarkable growth, largely attributed to her dedication and results-driven approach. Beginning as the Investment Team Coordinator, she seamlessly transitioned into her current role as a licensed agent within the same Investment Team. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson, Shae obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan.

Shae’s outstanding ability to connect with clients, paired with her commitment to remaining well-informed on emerging market trends and information sets her apart and allows her to deliver tailored real estate solutions across all asset classes that cater to each client’s specific requirements, regardless of their position in the market.

Appraisal Consultant

+1 204 934 6237

dan.kajpust@cwstevenson.ca

Dan Kajpust

Dan Kajpust graduated from the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business with a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship in 2010. He has since gained a wealth of experience in the commercial real estate industry, including having worked in valuations at a REIT with over $5 billion in assets. More recently, Dan has been in Asset Management at a large property management firm. Responsibilities here included overseeing mortgage financing and renewals for the portfolio, purchase and disposition analysis, reporting for owners, as well as budgeting and long term planning. He also helped oversee significant process improvements in order to operate buildings more efficiently and better serve customers.<p

He is currently working towards the Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute designation and has completed the Post-Graduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation program through UBC.

Associate

+1 204 934 6209

colin.gratton@cwstevenson.ca

Colin Gratton

Born and raised in Manitoba, Colin attended two years of university at l’Université de Saint-Boniface before transferring to Brock University to complete a Sport Management program. Upon completing his degree, he returned to Winnipeg to begin his career in sports and entertainment, with a focus on Premium Sales & Service.

With more than six years of experience in premium ticketing sales, Colin is extremely results-driven, and has a reputation for exceeding revenue goals while delivering an exceptional client experience.

When he’s not at work, Colin enjoys playing hockey, video games, and participating in volunteer initiatives such as the “Fight for Charity” novice boxing event in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

Executive Vice President & PRINCIPAL

Chris Macsymic

chris.macsymic@cwstevenson.ca

+1 204 928 5019

Chris Macsymic is a Principal and Executive Vice President at Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson and Team Co-Lead of Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson Investment Team (“CWSIT”). Chris’s main focus has been the sale of income-producing investment properties in all asset classes along with the sale of development land as well as sales and leasing of industrial properties. Chris has represented REITs, pension funds, large public companies, family offices and private investors throughout his career and is routinely engaged for independent guidance. Chris has also represented accounting firms and lending institutions during insolvency proceedings leading successful sale processes on their behalf.

Chris obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba along with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business and is a member of Cushman & Wakefield’s President’s Roundtable, Cushman & Wakefield’s Canadian National Capital Markets Group, former Vice Chair of the Winnipeg Realtors Association Commercial Division and Level 2 CFA Candidate.

Chris Macsymic SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL

Executive vice president

Brett Intrater

brett.intrater@cwstevenson.ca

+1 204 934 6229

Brett Intrater (Personal Real Estate Corporation) is an Executive Vice President (EVP) and Team Co-Lead on the Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson Investment Team (“CWSIT”) and EVP – Cushman & Wakefield National Capital Markets Group having joined as an agent trainee in 2016 and has been a top producing agent since 2018. Brett specializes in the sale of income-producing investment properties in all asset classes, and land and building sales for development as well as sales and leasing of retail properties. Brett has represented REITs, pension funds, large public companies and private investors both in an agency representation capacity and a tenant or buyer representation capacity.

Brett obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business and is a member of Cushman & Wakefield’s Future Leaders and President’s Roundtable.

Executive vice president

Ryan Munt

ryan.munt@cwstevenson.ca

+1 204 928 5015

Ryan Munt is a client-focused, energetic professional who specializes in sales and leasing of office and industrial properties.
As Vice President for Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson, Ryan has represented both tenants and landlords, and worked with developers, REITs and pension funds. Some of the major tenants Ryan has represented include: National Bank, Canaccord Genuity, Major Drilling, Domino’s and Acklands Grainger.
Ryan is a member of Cushman & Wakefield’s Future Leaders, a national recognition for 50 up-and-coming brokers. He also sits on the Board of Directors for Volleyball Manitoba.
Before joining CW Stevenson in 2013, Ryan obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from the University of Manitoba Asper School of Business. He is also a former member of the Junior National Volleyball Team and University of Manitoba Bisons Men’s Volleyball Team.

Ryan Munt - Senior Vice President for CW Stevenson

Associate vice president

Chris Hourihan

chris.hourihan@cwstevenson.ca

+1 204 934 6215

Chris Hourihan joined Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson in March 2019. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelors of Business Administration and a degree in Conflict Resolution.

Prior to joining our team, Chris was working as a National Benefits Advisor specializing in group benefit sales across Canada. Helping others solve problems is what Chris finds most rewarding, which he is able to attain by combining his client-focused approach and detail-oriented skillset.

“Time is the only currency we cannot make more of”, and Chris works hard to make your time worthwhile so you can spend the rest of your time doing what matters most to you.

ASSOCIATE

Brandi Eloquence

brandi.eloquence@cwstevenson.ca

Brandi Eloquence is a results-driven professional with a reputation for delivering outstanding customer service by putting clients first and exceeding expectations. She joined Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson in 2021 after pivoting from a successful career in client relations and management.
Brandi is passionate about delivering tailored real estate solutions based on unique client needs. She works tenaciously to overcome any challenges clients may face using innovative thinking coupled with her proven ability to deliver results.
After a decade in sales, she has cultivated her ability to empower clients to envision a place where they can flourish and grow their business, making her mark in Winnipeg’s expanding and diverse community.
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Vice President

Stephen Sherlock

steve.sherlock@cwstevenson.ca

+1 204 928 5011

Upon his graduation from the Asper School of Business in 2006, with majors in Marketing and General Business Studies, Stephen joined MMI Commercial Real Estate Ltd. which then became DTZ and is now Cushman & Wakefield Stevenson.
Stephen has extensive experience with industrial sales and leasing, investment sales of all asset classes, land sales and build to suit projects. From 2012 –2013 Stephen was Vice President of Property Management Services and gained extensive knowledge in building maintenance/construction and financial accounting of commercial property. Stephen then returned to the brokerage side of the business with an enhanced knowledge of commercial real estate. Stephen is also the past Chair of the Commercial Division of WinnipegREALTORS.

Associate

James Toker

james.toker@cwstevenson.ca

+1 204 934 6210

James joined Cushman & Wakefield Stevenson in March 2022 as an Agent Trainee. He brings with him years of experience from previous positions in management, sales, and data compilation.
James takes value in working with clients to find the hidden gem they didn’t expect to find, using a collaborative approach to work with his team and clients to help them achieve their goals. Before joining the office, he did an internship with another brokerage where he observed the importance of integrity and hard work while he grew his passion for real estate. As a proud Winnipegger, James sees the value in investing time and energy into developing the Winnipeg market and contributing to its continued growth.
Before James started at CW Stevenson, he obtained a degree from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts. He has also held positions working with the Manitoba Legislative Assembly and Jets Gear.

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