The Aurora Team

  • Laurel-Ann Baker

    Senior Director
    labaker@auroraconsultants.com
    m +1 (647) 202-7641

    Laurel Ann is an experienced real estate executive, formerly in senior roles at a management firm and a leading brokerage, and a founding partner of a national retail brokerage. She has offered tenant representation, listing, project management, and consulting for landlords and a variety of brands. Her success stems from maximizing client profitability through development strategies, market analyses, site research, and negotiation skills.

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  • Lisa Balis

    Lisa Balis

    Director – US
    lbalis@auroraconsultants.com
    m +1 (312) 758-2869

    Based in Chicago and heading our U.S. office, Lisa brings extensive leasing experience to Aurora. Previously Director of Leasing for L Brands, a global multi-branded specialty retailer with brands including Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret and Henri Bendel, Lisa has also held senior leadership roles at Centrum Properties and Urban Retail Properties. Lisa’s success is attributable to her passion for client success, the amazing colleagues she has collaborated with and the working relationships she has forged with landlords, brokers and fellow retailers.

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  • Jeffrey Berkowitz

    President / Chartered Real Estate Broker
    jberkowitz@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (514) 737-6727 x225
    m +1 (514) 824-6727

    Jeffrey founded Aurora in 1989. As a retail broker and tenant representative, he has worked with shopping malls, strip centres, ‘big box’ developments, lifestyle centres and street sites, as well as office, retail and entertainment projects. Jeff has undertaken assignments on every continent. He specializes in development strategy, retail site selection and negotiation.

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  • Richard Berthiaume

    Account Manager
    rberthiaume@auroraconsultants.com
    m +1 (514) 242-5817

    For over three decades, Richard has evolved in the fields of account management & customer service. He is a seasoned Account Manager and Customer Experience leader focused on optimizing client care to improve the entire customer experience in order to build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.

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  • Jennifer Bowyer

    Director
    jbowyer@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (416) 972-9414 x 304
    m +1 (905) 536-5269

    Jennifer started her career in shopping centre marketing with The Mills Corporation. She joined the specialty leasing & partnership team and developed strong creativity and negotiation skills, while exceeding revenue targets. She brings expertise in property management as well as experience in operations and leasing. Jennifer believes that solid relationships are the backbone of successful business partnerships.

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  • Jeri Brodie

    Jeri Brodie

    Senior Vice President | Broker of Record
    jbrodie@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (416) 972-9414 x 302
    m +1 (647) 968-6518

    For over a decade Jeri has represented an exclusive roster of prominent retailers, assisting them with real estate strategies, providing expert recommendations and negotiating complex legal documents. She previously led the commercial leasing, property & asset management divisions for some of Canada’s foremost landlords & third-party service providers.

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  • David Burland

    Director, WR-C Aurora
    dburland@auroraconsultants.com
    c +44 (0) 7976 692 862
    t +44 (0) 20 7486 2100

    David enjoys over 25 years of working in commercial property with exceptional knowledge of the retail landscape across Europe and solid experience managing the process from conception, location analysis, negotiation, lease structure to store delivery and opening. David also advises on factory outlet strategy and store acquisition for brands like Diesel, Bose, Hugo Boss, Asics and Radley & Orlebar Brown.

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  • Scott Chisling

    Scott Chisling

    Commercial Real Estate Broker
    schisling@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (514) 737-6727
    m +1 (514) 781-9898

    Scott, a Bachelor of Commerce graduate from John Molson School of Business, has over 8 years of operations experience in progressive Canadian e-commerce. He specializes in sourcing and managing real estate in Canada and the US, where he found his passion. In 2020, he earned his commercial real estate broker's license and joined Aurora.

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  • Alisa Clamen

    Alisa Clamen

    Consulting Attorney | Nat’l Director, Legal Affairs
    aclamen@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (514) 737-6727
    m +1 (514) 949-8879

    An experienced commercial and corporate attorney, Alisa has worked for multinationals such as Bombardier and SNC-Lavalin specializing in franchise, real estate, leasing and financing law as well as M&A representing both retailers and licensees of brands like Forever 21, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Ann Taylor and Loft.

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  • Peter Constable

    Peter Constable

    Director – Atlantic Canada
    pconstable@auroraconsultants.com
    m +1 (902) 753-7009

    With more than 25 years in the commercial real estate industry, Peter has outstanding experience as an appraiser, consultant and Broker in the leasing sector as well as in investment sales. Covering the Atlantic Provinces, he has represented national brands, landlords and tenants such as Starbucks, Lululemon, Sobeys, Cineplex and Pizza Hut.

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  • Don Gregor

    Don Gregor

    Executive Vice-President | Broker of Record
    dgregor@auroraconsultants.com
    m +1 (905) 853-3580
    o +1 (905) 717-1315

    Don has completed over 4.5 million square feet of leasing transactions over his 30+ years in sales, leasing, and real estate management. He has worked with community centres, big-box, street, office concourses, strip centres, land development and industrial. Don helps clients embrace omni-channel e-com solutions with state-of-the-art distribution warehouse deals.

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  • Jane Gregor

    Jane Gregor

    Executive Assistant
    jgregor@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (905) 853-3580
    m +1 (289) 221-2474

    A graduate of McMaster University B.A. (Humanities), George Brown College (ECE) and the Kingston College (TA), Jane joined the Central Ontario office of Aurora in 2017 as an unlicensed executive assistant and office manager after a teaching career specializing in early learning and autistic spectrum studies.

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  • Joshua Hasen

    VP, Urban Development | Real Estate Broker
    jhasen@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (514) 737-6727
    m +1 (514) 909-3300

    Since joining Aurora in 2011, Joshua has specialized in landlord representation for retail spaces. Joshua’s experience includes consulting, strategizing and leasing and has worked closely with both institutional and independent landlords in the greater Montreal area. Joshua has completed over 200 retail leasing transactions during this time. Joshua’s work mainly focuses on new development and redevelopment projects as well as providing the right mix of tenants to the bases of office towers and residential buildings.

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  • Hilary Kellar-Parsons

    Director | Sales Representative
    hkellar-parsons@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (416) 972-9414 x 306
    m +1 (647) 868-1913

    Hilary has extensive experience in commercial real estate, focusing on industry-leading brands and emerging retailers. She provides market analysis, expansion planning, site selection, tenant procurement, and deal negotiation for high streets, shopping malls, and office buildings. Previously at an international brokerage in Toronto, she negotiated retail and office leases in Ontario. Hilary earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from McGill University.

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  • Jonah Lewis

    Director of Finance & Operations
    jlewis@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (514) 737-6727 x 222

    With over 10 years of experience as a leader in finance and operations, Jonah joined Aurora in 2021 ready and eager to provide his expertise. Combining his background in retail and wholesale businesses with a dynamic and creative approach, Jonah provides everyone at Aurora with a solid foundation to rely on.

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  • Manon Parisien

    Senior Vice-President | Real Estate Broker
    mparisien@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (514) 737-6727
    m +1 (514) 627-0321

    Starting with Cadillac Fairview, Manon has held executive positions with solid expertise in real estate management in office, shopping centre and urban mixed-use projects. She handles mandates globally for real estate developers and retailers and specializes in owners’ and tenants’ representation for high streets and shopping malls.

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  • Joel Patterson

    Account Manager
    jpatterson@auroraconsultants.com
    m +1 (403) 462-7957

    Joel started his retail career at Music World, and after growing that company to over 100 stores, he moved western to head Store Development for the Forzani Group (Sportchek, Sports Experts, Atmosphere). Since then, he has led the Real Estate teams for West Marine, Vans, Disney, The Children’s Place and Canopy Growth among others. Joel has extensive experience in Canada and US in all aspects of Store Development including Real Estate, Design and Construction.

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  • Evelyn Reynolds

    Director of Business Development

    ereynolds@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (416) 972-9414 x 305
    m +1 (416) 520-9837

    Evelyn has top retail executive experience with the world’s leading brands across fashion, food and retail. Her entrepreneurial vision, business savvy and creative sensibility result in strong positioning and growth for brands and retailers on both the top and bottom lines. At Aurora, Evelyn identifies and supports our international business opportunities.

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  • Roy Salomon

    Real Estate Broker
    rsalomon@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (514) 737-6727
    m +1 (514) 919-5335

    Roy is a commercial leasing specialist with over 40 years experience. At Richard & Roy Salomon Inc. he acted as consultant to Place Ville Marie, Place Versailles, Brentwood Shopping Centre, Halifax Shopping Centre and Parly II in Versailles, France, among other impressive clients.

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  • Karen Szulc

    Director, Retail Sales
    kszulc@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (416) 972-9414 x 303
    m +1 (416) 562-0797

    Karen joined us in 2011 with a wealth of experience on both the retail and landlord side. As Real Estate Manager of Starbucks Coffee Canada for eight years, Karen was responsible for its initial penetration into the Eastern Canadian market. Rounding out her experience on the landlord side, she assisted with valuations and property management of office buildings, retail plazas and shopping malls across Canada. She is a member of OREA and ICSC.

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  • Kylie Westover

    Broker, Account Associate
    kwestover@auroraconsultants.com

    +1 (514) 737-6727
     x207
    +1 (450)
    204-8785

    Based in Aurora’s Montreal office, Kylie Westover is a young, motivated broker and account associate. With experience in sales, communication and marketing, Kylie is driven to connect with clients and offer innovative solutions. Leveraging her varied expertise, she is committed to quality service and creating value for our clients and partners.

  • Beverly Wilson

    Sales Representitive, Sr Brokerage Support
    bwilson@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (416) 972-9414 x 301
    m +1 (416) 904-0778

    Beverly joined the Toronto office of Aurora in 2012 as Office Manager and continues to play a central role in coordinating all aspects of office operations. From site research and analysis to development of more insightful and enhanced Site and Tour packages, Beverly is the go-to person for both Account Managers and our clients.

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  • Perri Zimmerman

    Vice President | British Columbia
    pzimmerman@auroraconsultants.com
    o +1 (604) 315-0585

    Perri has an unwavering passion for retail and specializes in the Metro Vancouver market, working with some of the nation's leading landlords and tenants. Thanks to her persistence in getting the deal done, she's able to claim involvement in a vast variety of transactions in the office, industrial and retail fields.

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