Investment Sales

Manish Adiani began his Commercial Real Estate career after certification in 2010. Having worked with a major real estate firm, he has specialized in sales and leasing of retail and industrial properties and also been active in selling redevelopment lands in Calgary.

His clientele ranges from private investors to institutional clients and from local businesses to national retailers. Working through a wide range of transactions, Manish knows how to prioritize and get the best results for his clients. He has a customer-service-centric approach to real estate that has earned a loyalty from his repeat clientele. Being a candidate of the CCIM institute, he has the knowledge and expertise to achieve measurable and favourable results.

Prior to Commercial Real Estate, Manish owned and managed businesses in both the retail and restaurant industries. With a focus on business development and consistently increasing the bottom line, Manish achieved results through providing exceptional service to his loyal clientele. Manish puts his customers interests as a top priority in achieving their Real Estate objectives.

Manish is married and loves to spend time with his family and friends. Giving back to the community by volunteering for institutions such as Calgary Drop-in Centre, Children’s Cottage Society and Ronald McDonald House is also an important aspect of his life.

CCIM, Executive Vice President, Partner
Investment Sales
Location:
Calgary

Karen J Barry is a 30-year expert in the field of commercial real estate valuation and disposition of mid market investment real estate. Karen is a generalist who compiles the best available talent for each individual project she collaborates on including for asset classes including: Income producing, retail, multi family, industrial, and large tract development land.

She is an Elected fellow of the Royal Institution of Charter Surveyors (RICS). Karen is a multi year awarding winning salesperson, public speaking, and entrepreneur. Over the course of her career she has founded 4 successful companies, completed complex financings, and is podcast host for commercialREELestate.

Her vision and passion for commercial real estate is complemented by her appreciation and active giveback to her community. Karen served a board member of the BELTLINE business improvement association. She has been featured in books podcasts, and the news for her entrepreneurial acumen and insights. She is a level 6 google reviewer and a expert commercial real estate Linked in influencer.

BA, FRICS (ret), Executive Vice President
Investment Sales
Location:
Calgary

Doug Grinde began his commercial real estate career with Barclay Street Real Estate 20 years ago when he graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Since joining the company, Doug has become an invaluable asset working closely with the Calgary team and is now heading up the Edmonton office as the Vice President for the region.
With a farming background in rural Alberta, Doug knows what it means to work hard and treat people with integrity - his clients are no exception. Although his career started in Calgary, Doug found a niche for himself in Edmonton where his broad experience has helped reposition Barclay Street in the greater Edmonton market.
Additionally, as a senior sales advisor, Doug works closely with clients through the Alberta corridor and provides them with meaningful solutions while offering honest, knowledgeable advice. His knowledge comes from years of diverse transactions including new development projects, complex sale transactions and large leasing assignments.

Vice President
Industrial Leasing & Sales, Investment Sales, Retail Leasing
Location:
Edmonton

Allan Jones joined Barclay Street Real predecessor, Torode Realty, in 1987 after graduating from the University of Calgary with a degree in Economics. He became an original partner in February 2001 when Torode was sold to Barclay Street.

Allan specializes in downtown office leasing and has represented tenants/subtenants and landlords/sublandlords in over 2.8 million square feet of leasing transactions.

Although Allan deals with numerous large tenants in the marketplace, his specialty over the past 36 years is an Exclusive Listing Agent. He has listed dozens of downtown buildings and sublease assignments over the years with tremendous success. Allan has never lost a listing due to non-performance. Allan’s list of Tenants and Landlords he has represented and space he has listed and leased is extensive and impressive. Allan is respected by his clients and peers alike for his professionalism, honesty, loyalty and results.

In his spare time, as an avid sports fan, Allan plays hockey in the winter and golf in the summer.

Executive Vice President
Downtown Office Leasing, Beltline Office Leasing, Investment Sales
Location:
Calgary

George Larson’s involvement with the Calgary commercial real estate market began in 1986 when he joined Barclay Street Real Estate’s predecessor as the General Sales Manager. Prior to joining the company George worked in banking and commercial lending services for 22 years, which included directing a financial institution as a General Manager.

In 1991, George took on the responsibilities of a Senior Negotiator, which he continues to carry out today. He was also a member of the partnership group that acquired the brokerage from a public company in 2001. As a senior investment sales associate of the firm, George works closely with the Barclay Street Real Estate investment sales team to ensure maximum added value is provided to his clients. In his career, George has sold over $500 million in real estate properties.

George’s areas of specialization have been the mid-size retail and office sectors in Calgary and Edmonton with properties in an approximate range of $5 to $25 Million. He travels monthly to major Canadian cities to meet clients and attends ICSC conferences and other real estate forums. In his career, he has successfully represented, as exclusive agent, many of Canada’s leading private and institutional investors in their acquisition and divestiture activity in the Alberta market.

As an avid family man, George enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren whenever he can and takes great satisfaction in their growth towards productive members of society.

Vice President
Investment Sales
Location:
Calgary

With over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, Richard Lewis offers his clients expert advice and a practical perspective on their real estate investments.

After working in hospitality management for 5 years, Richard started his commercial real estate career with Torode Realty, Barclay Street’s predecessor in 1989. Since then, Richard and has become an invaluable member to the Investment Sales team and a strong mentor to a number of newer team members.

As a Calgary-born and raised native, Richard has gained a solid understanding of the Calgary market and delivers on the high service standards Albertans have become known for. Richard has worked with investors of all sizes in a variety of industries with a focus on inner city properties. In his career, Richard has helped many of his clients become pioneer investors in Calgary areas that are now the most sought-after parts of city such as Stephen’s Avenue and Inglewood.

In his spare time, Richard tackles residential and commercial renovation projects and enjoys a variety of alpine activities and traveling throughout Canada.

Senior Associate
Investment Sales
Location:
Calgary

Murray brings over 35 years experience to his clients specializing in commercial leasing, sales, acquisitions and land development in Alberta. He represents a wide range of national and regional Owners, Purchasers, and Tenants helping them to achieve their objectives. Murray prioritizes building long-term relationships with clients, allowing him to understand their needs and provide the highest level of service. He is involved in a variety of projects helping him provide a comprehensive knowledge base for his clients.
Born and raised in Edmonton Murray is a U of A graduate and former professional athlete. Murray and his wife Trish enjoy the sports activities of their two children and family time at their cottage.

Vice President
Industrial Leasing & Sales, Investment Sales
Location:
Edmonton

1985 – 1990
• Life & Benefits Insurance Supervisor – Shiloach Insurance Company – Haifa Israel

1990 – 1995
• Broker/Founder - Arad Insurance Brokerage – Haifa Israel

1995 – 1998
• Partner - Reichanit Distributions – Haifa Israel

November 1999
• Immigrated to Canada with family.

February 2000
• Joined Torode Real Estate as an associate focused on Investment & Industrial sales.

February 2001
• Became a partner and V.P. of Operation.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and ownership of a successful boutique brokerage and property management firm.

January 2003
• Appointed President of Torode Real Estate.
• Changed the name from Torode Real Estate to Barclay Street Real Estate Ltd.
• Responsible for attracting professional talent, management of over 40 staff members.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and ownership of a successful boutique brokerage and property management firm.
• Responsible for expanding the company to Edmonton and an Industrial branch office in Calgary.

December 2006
• Acquired Anchor Management, A Property Management company & integrated it into Barclay Street Real Estate.

February 2009
• Acquired all shares of Barclay Street Real Estate from all share holders.

July 2011
• Barclay Street Real Estate joined TCN Worldwide, a real estate services organization.
• David was responsible for the supervision of over $500,000,000.00 in transactions.

April 2013
• Achieved CCIM Delegation – Certified Commercial Investment Management

June 2014
• President/Founder - Triumph Real Estate Investment Fund

2015
• Business in Calgary – Leader of Tomorrow Award

BOARD EXPERIENCE

2012 – 2019
• TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services Board Member

2014 – Current
• Triumph Real Estate Investment Fund - Board

2016 – 2020
• Co-Chair Calgary Economic Development Real Estate Advisory Committee

2022 – Current
• Re-Elected to TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services Board of Directors – Treasurer

2023 – Current
• Mount Royal University Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation – Dean’s Advisory Board

VOLUNTEER/CHARITY WORK

1988 – 1994
• Chairman & General Manager – Maccabi Haifa Basketball Club

1991 – 1994
• Member of Israeli Basketball Association Board

2003 – 2004
• Inn From The Cold – Board Member

September 2011
• Was the top individual fundraiser in Calgary for the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike Fundraiser

June 2012
• Chairman of the Jewish National Fund’s Negev Dinner Fundraiser which was the highest earning fundraiser in the Fund’s history.

2019 – Current
• Beit Halochem Canada - Chair Calgary Chapter

May 2021 – Current
• Co-Host – CORUS Entertainment’s Calgary Next Radio Show – Promoting Calgary Based Businesses and Entrepreneurs

CLIENT LIST
• Artis REIT - Winnipeg
• Northwest Health Care REIT – Toronto
• Hawker Resources – Calgary
• Calfrac Well Services – Calgary
• Microwatt Controlling – Calgary
• Master Halco Corp. – Texas, USA
• Labatt – Toronto
• MDC Properties – Calgary
• Homburg Canada – Halifax
• Suburban Activity Group – Calgary
• Strategic Group of Companies – Calgary
• Kingswood Group of Companies – Vancouver
• Datalog Technology Inc – Calgary
• Steckmar Group – Montreal

David has been happily married to his wife, Zohar, for almost 40 years. They have three children and three grandchildren.

CCIM, Owner/Broker
Investment Sales
Location:
Calgary