Meet our Team

LEARN ABOUT OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE

We are a team of dedicated professionals, ready to do what ever it takes to make your business grow!

Associates

Steven Butt

President / Founder

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Office: 403.802.6766
Fax: 403.802.6768

Steven Butt is the President & Founder of Avenue Commercial. Steven has over 20 years of personal & professional experience in real estate. Steven has worked across Canada and extensively in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Vic Cotton, AMP

President, Avenue Financial / Managing Broker

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Office: 587.351.0221
Fax: 403.802.6768

Vic Cotton is a commercial and business finance specialist. He holds his Accredited Mortgage Professional designation.

He is also a member of the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals and studied Business Administration at Red River College. With over 30 years of developing and selling businesses there are few concepts that are beyond Vic Cotton’s scope of financing.

Brandon Lau

Vice President

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 265
Cell: 403.708.0730
Fax: 403.802.6768

Always promoting positive community and economic growth in Calgary, Brandon brings 15 years of business ownership and entrepreneurial experience to the Avenue Commercial team. Successfully owning and steering startup companies in Calgary and Edmonton before a transition into Commercial Real Estate has afforded Brandon the dexterity and passion for sales, networking, leadership, creative strategies, and business foresight.

Brandon’s strong passion for business and economics balanced with his exceptional client services, and his generation x hard work ethic certify’s Brandon to be your finest and most dependable asset when it comes to working hard for your commercial sales, leasing or investment interests.

Brandon is the winner of the 2018 CoStar Power Broker Award.

Mike Blayney

Vice President, Sales & Leasing

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 231
Cell: 403.969.7355
Fax: 403.802.6768

Mike has been a top Commercial real estate agent for over a decade. While focusing on the industrial and retail segment in both leasing and sales, Mike loves to work with buyers, sellers and real estate investors from beginners to seasoned professionals. Mike takes pride on his attention to customers and focusing on their needs and interests first. Mike loves the challenge of dealing with any issues that stand in the way of his clients reaching their real estate goals. Call today and put Mike’s sphere of influence and years of experience to work for you and your company.

Jim Martin

Vice President, Office Leasing

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 228
Cell: 403.650.3337
Fax: 403.802.6768

Kael Smith

Senior Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 252
Cell: 403.681.2022
Fax: 403.802.6768

Lila Miller

Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 244
Cell: 403.667.5732
Fax: 403.802.6768

Lila joined Avenue Commercial in 2012.

With a successful Entrepreneurial background in Media Production, Lila brings a strong work ethic and dependability to get the job done right and on time.

Along with her Home Staging Co., Leasing, Sales and working directly with New Home Builders, Lila will assist you in achieving your business goals.

Andrew Kay

Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 234
Cell: 403.354.3434
Fax: 403.802.6768

With an obsession for getting things done, Andrew brings his experience from working at Lamborghini and other various dealerships in a management role. He is tenacious, and dedicated to getting the best outcome possible for his clients. Relentlessly searching for solutions until the desired results of his clients are attained. He understands the importance of listening to understand as opposed to listening to respond. With the mentorship of Mike Blayney, he has a wealth of knowledge to lean on to accompany his high energy and commitment. He has in his short time in the industry been involved in various lease, sale and purchase transactions.

Sunil Mall

Broker/Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 262
Cell: 403.826.3846
Fax: 403.802.6768

Sunil is a Real Estate Associate Broker with over 9+ years’ experience in both Commercial & Multifamily Real Estate. Over the years I have vigorously educated myself on the tips and tricks of negotiation, deal structuring, leasing, property management, landlord & tenant representation and land development. I have helped build and lease out brand new strip malls, helped manage Industrial, retail and office assets and have worked with clients in all asset classes from Automotive to various Medical Doctors, Pharmacists, Gas stations, fast food restaruants and many more. Prior to joining Avenue Commercial, I was an associate with RE/MAX where I was recognized with a few awards during my career.At Avenue Commercial I have been specializing in Retail and Industrial leasing and development. With extensive knowledge and a unique approach Avenue Commercial has given me an excellent opportunity to strives for perfection through my experiences with property management, project marketing, tenant representation, Landlord representation and much more.

During my career so far as a Real Estate Agent, I have utilized my passion and relentless work ethic to help numerous individuals become home and business owners. Call Me and get the superior service you deserve! Let's talk today so you can see how real estate can be as stress free as possible.

Jordan Geske

Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 247
Cell: 403.478.0222
Fax: 403.802.6768

With a long and healthy career in Business to Business sales, Jordan has a strong focus on innovative marketing strategies and client service. Understanding that there is no cookie cutter solution for every business, he uses creative thinking and unique structuring, along with adept problem solving skills and an excellent track record in consumer relations, to find a direction that works best for the client. Previously Jordan has worked on a regional level with many large companies such as Ledcor, Sony, and TELUS.

Krishan Mall

Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766
Fax: 403.802.6768

Gurpreet Shiota

Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 263
Cell: 403.671.6183
Fax: 403.802.6768

Darrell Jens Kolbjornsrud

Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766
Cell: 403.689.0782
Fax: 403.802.6768

Linda Pitter

Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766
Cell: 403.874.5460
Fax: 403.802.6768

Blair Mastin

Associate

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Office: 403.802.6766
Cell: 403.861.0048
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Property Managment

Debbie Poulin

Senior Property Manager

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 221
Fax: 403.802.6768

Jennifer Morrisseau

Property Administrator

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 250
Fax: 403.802.6768

Lee-Anne McArthur

Property Manager

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 249
Fax: 403.802.6768

Carolynn Eastgaard

Executive Assistant / PM

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 229
Fax: 403.802.6768

Carolynn Eastgaard joined Avenue Commercial 2010, she has over 20 years’ experience in Residential, Condominium and Commercial Property Management. Previously, Carolynn has served as a Senior Accountant with Avenue Commercial and Consolidated Real Estate Services. A past Co-Operators Insurance service excellence award winner that provides superior client satisfaction. She brings extensive experience in customer service and administration. “Enjoy doing all the little tasks that help everyone put it all together”.

Anna Byron

Senior Building Operator - Calgary

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Office: 403.802.6766
Fax: 403.802.6768

Leonel Escobar

Building Operator - Calgary

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Office: 403.802.6766
Fax: 403.802.6768

Brock Charlton

Maintenance - Calgary

Office: 403.802.6766
Fax: 403.802.6768

Jesse Brook

Property Manager - Edmonton

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Office: 780.732.4886
Fax: 403.802.6768

Jesse joins Avenue Commercial with over 10 years’ combined experience in Commercial Property and Corporate Facilities Management. Jesse has his FMA designation and is licensed from RECA.

Danielle Vandervlugt

Property Administrator - Edmonton

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Office: 780.732.4886

Danielle brings her experience in Residential Property Management to Avenue. Her administrative background and experience working with Property Managers and unit owners has allowed her to provide a variety of abilities to our team. Danielle has an interest in Real Estate and also has experience as a business owner.

Doug Fraser

Building Operator - Edmonton

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Office: 780.732.4886
Fax: 403.802.6768

Sean Moshenko

Building Operator - Red Deer

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Office: 403.596.1160
Fax: 403.802.6768

Jim Sands

Sr. Building Operator - Red Deer

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Office: 403.596.1162
Fax: 403.802.6768

Steve Schellenberg

Project Manager

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Office: 403.802.6766
Fax: 403.802.6768

Curtiss Bushman

Construction

Office: 403.802.6766
Fax: 403.802.6768

Administration Team

Ryan Eby

Research Analyst

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Office: 403.802.6766 ext. 236

Prior to joining Avenue Commercial, Ryan spent several years in Toronto as a senior analyst with CB Richard Ellis and First Capital Realty, focusing on accounting analysis and financial reporting before transferring to Calgary. In Calgary, Ryan managed the research departments with Avison Young and was the Western Canadian leasing analyst with Cadillac Fairview.

Brandi Pleasants

Executive Assistant

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Office: 403.802.6766

Brandi is a dynamic self starter, passionate about creating a positive work environment for the team. Combining years of client focused industry experience, she is an innovative solution finder who consistently exceeds expectations both internally and when facing client concerns and requests.Continually focused on expanding her professional skill set, she has become well versed in the Commercial Real Estate sector and continue to grow my professional network to benefit the growth and success of our organization.