Team
James McPherson - Founder and President
Jim is the majority shareholder of Realtech Capital Group Inc. and its affiliated companies. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Urban Land Economics) from the University of British Columbia and has over thirty years experience in commercial mortgage financing for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential real estate projects.
Mr. McPherson has been a guest speaker for organizations such as the Urban Development Institute, NAIOP, the Mortgage Investment Association of B.C., the University of B.C. and the B.C. Institute of Technology on the subject of mortgage financing.
Jim is a member of the Urban Development Institute, the Real Estate Institute of B.C., the Mortgage Investment Association of B.C. and the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. He is licensed in both British Columbia and Alberta.
Lawrence Lazzari - Director
Larry is an owner of Realtech and has been with the company since 1980. Prior to joining Realtech, Larry was Regional Manager for commercial mortgage lending for First City Trust Company in Regina and Vancouver from 1972 to 1980. He is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of B.C., and has more than thirty years experience in lending and arranging commercial mortgage financing for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential real estate projects.
David Bouskill - Vice President
David joined the firm in 1991 and is responsible for the origination, syndication and management of mortgage and real estate investments. David is a licensed mortgage broker and his activities also include mortgage brokerage and default management solutions for select clients. He has considerable experience in real estate management, financing/lending, development, construction and leasing, and has worked with commercial property owners, developers and lending institutions in Western Canada and the southern United States.
David holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, is a member of the Vancouver Board of Trade and participates in several industry associations including, the Urban Development Institute, The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and the Mortgage Investment Association.
Bryan Dudley - Senior Associate
Bryan graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia in 2000, specializing in the Accounting option. Before joining Realtech in 2002, he worked for a major Canadian Bank as an institutional lender/residential mortgage consultant. Bryan specializes in organizing financing for multi-family residential and commercial construction, CMHC insured rental projects and long term financing for all types of income producing properties.
Greg Perih - Mortgage Broker
Greg graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce in 2004. He finished his degree with a double major in Real Estate (formerly Urban Land Economics) and Finance. Greg joined Realtech in 2004 and as well as being a licensed mortgage broker, he also has his Canadian Securities Course certification.
James Paleologos - Senior Associate
After University James’ entrepreneurial nature led him to own and operate his own businesses which he eventually sold in order to enter real estate first as a commercial real estate agent and more recently with Realtech. James is a licensed Mortgage Broker, a member of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, and has his Canadian Securities Course Certification.
Joe Garcia - Accountant
Having joined Realtech in 1989, Joe takes care of Realtech’s accounting.
Geraldine Doyle - Office Manager
Gerri joined Realtech in 2004 as the Office Manager. Gerri works with David Bouskill in preparing Securities Commission reports, monthly reporting for syndicated loans as well as ongoing loan administration. She brings over fifteen years of mortgage specific administration experience to the firm.
Her volunteer work encompasses Big Sister’s, the community Crime Prevention Office and the implementation of a Block Watch programme.
