Derek has a proven track record in BC’s commercial real estate marketplace and extensive knowledge across various asset classes including: industrial, retail, office, multi-family, hospitality, health care, storage, land and micro cap M&A advisory with enterprises that have an EBITDA over $1M CAD.
Derek has previous related career experience in finance and sales working for Wells Fargo, GE Capital and Ledcor for a number of years. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria.
Prior to joining Macdonald Commercial, Derek successfully participated in commercial sale transactions totaling over $830 M in volume across various Metro Vancouver submarkets and in urban centers throughout British Columbia.
Derek has a strong commitment to accelerating the growth and ultimate success of his clients’ business ventures and he has a solid track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders to complete their objectives.
Some of Derek's business interests include: commercial real estate investment, buy outs/buy ins, divestments, private & public transactions, capital injections, turnaround opportunities, resource investments and joint venture partnerships.
Recent deals participated in:
| Assignment | Price Point |
| 7350 120 Street, Surrey | $155,000,000 |
| 990-900 W 12th Ave, Vancouver | $100,000,000 |
| 1525 Robson St, Vancouver | $63,000,000 |
| Southern US Business Disposition - Confidential | $47,750,000 |
| 9534 120 St, Surrey | $33,000,000 |
| Paper & Packaging Business SPA - Confidential | $31,000,000 |
| 11146 84 Ave, Delta | $22,000,000 |
| 4357 Canada Way, Burnaby | $18,500,000 |
| 16055 Fraser Highway, Surrey | $16,000,000 |
| 9321 120 St, Delta | $16,000,000 |
| 7298 Hurd St, Mission | $15,900,000 |
| 20655 Eastleigh Cres, Langley | $15,000,000 |
| 3011 Murray St, Port Moody | $14,500,000 |
| 7818 6th St, Burnaby | $12,000,000 |
| DC Welding Property & Business SPA, Surrey | $11,000,000 |
| 3984 Arthur Drive, Delta | $11,000,000 |
| Nordel Place Mall, Delta | $10,250,000 |
| 24388 River Road, Maple Ridge | $9,900,000 |
| 1365 W 12th Ave, Vancouver | $9,500,000 |
| 2650 Burleigh Ave, Port Coquitlam | $8,500,000 |
| 8950 Fraserwood Court, Burnaby | $8,500,000 |
| 7858 Hoskins St, Delta | $6,500,000 |
| Fabrication Business SPA - Confidential | $5,900,000 |
| 19337 Enterprise Way, Surrey | $5,800,000 |
| 1675 E 14th Ave, Vancouver | $5,500,000 |
| A-G 118 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island | $5,400,000 |
| 2542 267 St, Langley | $5,000,000 |
| 7665 Edmonds St, Vancouver | $4,500,000 |
| 13033 Katonien St, Maple Ridge | $4,200,000 |
| Coast Spring & Axle Property & Business SPA | $3,500,000 |
| 3916 Main St, Vancouver | $3,400,000 |
| Units 304-305, 19055 54 Ave, Surrey | $3,300,000 |
| 1066 Austin Ave, Coquitlam | $3,200,000 |
| Lakeland Hotel | $1,850,000 |
| 2135 12191 Hammersmith Way, Richmond | $1,400,000 |