Principal, MC Companies
Ken McElroy oversees MC Companies’ asset portfolio and leads the day-to-day operations including financial and operating analysis, investor relations and business development. An industry veteran, Ken served in leadership roles in multi-family asset and property management for more than 20 years. He is also an expert in development, project construction management, investment analysis and acquisitions/dispositions, as well as business development and client relations.

Ken is an advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of the Rich Dad Company and wrote numerous books and audio programs, including How to Increase the Income from your Real Estate Investments (available at Rich Dad). Ken also hosted WS Radio’s weekly Entrepreneur Magazine’s Real Estate Radio Program.

In 2004, Ken wrote his first best-selling book, The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing. He recently published his second book about multi-family management and real estate investing, Rich Dad’s Advisors: The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing. For more information about Ken McElroy or his books, visit www.kenmcelroy.com.

Ken and his family live in Scottsdale, Arizona, where they enjoy various sports and outdoor activities year round. Two of his favourite pastimes are coaching his children’s sports activities and golfing.

Principal, MC Companies
Ross McCallister spearheads construction and business development operations for MC Companies including acquisition, investment analysis, financing, project management, and client relations. A 30-year expert in real estate development and finance, Ross developed and constructed multi-family communities and managed condominium conversion projects in excess of $300 million throughout Arizona, Oregon, and Nevada. Prior to founding MC Companies with Ken McElroy, Ross was president of McCallister Co., a real estate syndication and property management firm. He is both a licensed real estate broker and licensed general contractor.

A believer in giving back, Ross served the real estate industry and Tucson community throughout the course of his career. He is past chairman of the board of directors of the Arizona Multi-Housing Association as well as the past chairman of the Metropolitan Tucson Housing Commission. Ross has served as a member of the Office of the Governor’s Arizona Housing Finance Authority Board since 2002.

Ross and his wife enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle in Tucson, Arizona. A father and grandfather, he enjoys spending time with and relaxing with his family. Some of his favourite activities include golf, cycling and skiing.

Director, Driacon Group
Dick Deschamps spearheads the construction and business development operations of the company including acquisitions, construction management, investment analysis and financing.

A 35-year expert in the real estate industry, including construction, development and finance, Dick has managed and constructed the development of multi-family communities, manufactured home parks, residential communities, ski resort condominiums, golf course properties, retail shopping malls and large commercial green house projects throughout Western Canada. Dick’s extensive experience in the industry ensures the development projects remain on time and on budget.

Director, Driacon Group
Nathan Richter oversees the company’s asset portfolio and leads the day-to-day operations including project management, financial and operating analysis, investor relations and business development. Nathan is also responsible for driving the strategic direction of the company and for the development of new markets.

Nathan brings an extensive range of experience from years of involvement in the real estate industry. His experience in the real estate industry includes; acquiring investment properties, new home construction, acquisitions and assemblies of large land holdings, land development and investment syndications. Nathan’s knowledge gained through years of experience enables him to evaluate and acquire prime real estate investment opportunities throughout Western Canada.

CEO, Life Vision Properties
A classic entrepreneur with major holdings in several enterprises both nationally and internationally, Randy’s in-depth knowledge of Honduras comes from vacationing in Trujillo since 1986. At the request of local community leaders, Randy moved permanently to Trujillo in January of 2007 to create a sustainable tourism economy. Since this time, he has worked as CEO of Life Vision Developments to develop Trujillo’s tourism sector to the benefit of the local community and tourists while retaining the unique charm and culture of the area.

Beginning in retail sales back in 1980, Randy represented a variety of products through franchises that included Shell Canada, Superior Muffler, and Snap-on Tools. Randy then went on to lead AOV though a national expansion period, cresting at 93 outlets in 1994 and using the momentum acquired to establish AOV Realty, which acquires and renovates commercial plazas.

Randy’s has been featured in all types of media, including a cover story in MacLean’s, the largest news magazine in Canada. He now participates regularly in public media and education speaking engagements for several universities. He was also used as a case study for the advanced Business Administration curriculum of the Wilfred Laurier University of Waterloo.

Randy is a member of numerous associations, has participated in national and international charity events, and has served on various government advisory boards resulting in fair and workable regulation development.

Greenfield Development Corp.
Early on in his career Peter honed his analytical skills working as a research scientist. Realizing he preferred the challenges of entrepeneurship he founded several companies in the fields of emerging technology, advertising and real estate enterprise. As co-founder of Greenfield, Peter oversees the daily operations and evaluates strategic opportunities.

Greenfield Development Corp.
Ali has been involved in real estate from a very early age. He learned the ropes from his father – a prominent developer and builder for over 40 years. In addition to this first hand training he supplements his practical knowledge with a 23 year background as a real estate lawyer. While he does consult for outside clients his passion is his own investments. Ali’s primary role with Greenfield Development Corp. is investor relationships and ensuring compliance with applicable development guidelines.

President, 20|20 Group Inc.
John Murphy is the founder, chairman and CEO of the 20|20 Group of companies. In his role he is responsible for the overall vision and leadership of the group, as well as participating actively in new acquisitions.

John’s passion for real estate investing involves maximizing investor returns by identifying markets with strong long term fundamentals that, due to the cyclical nature of financial and real estate markets, present infrequent but highly lucrative buying opportunities. As a value investor, John has led or participated in over $1 billion of multi-family acquisitions across North America, where his team significantly increased values for their investors through correct market assessments and experienced management.

John has educated thousands in Canada and the United States on real estate fundamentals and has appeared as a keynote speaker at financial conferences and distressed real estate symposiums. His entrepreneurial background includes successfully reorganizing both public and private companies. He has mentored entrepreneurs from around the world in a past role as an international board member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO), which also served to similarly expand his own group of personal advisors.

While operating conservatively, John believes the recent collapse of the North American financial and real estate markets has delivered the buying opportunity of a lifetime in select locations. He is passionate about safely positioning his investors to profit from this opportunity.

VP Development, 20|20 Group Inc.
Darryl brings 24 years of experience in the real estate industry, effectively combining strong creative, intuitive and strategic abilities with a comprehensive knowledge of planning, zoning and land servicing processes to identify and deliver large scale development projects that are both economically and socially successful. Darryl is able to meet the diverse needs of multiple stakeholders, and has substantial experience envisioning and entitling large projects. Throughout his career Darryl has been involved in architecture, interior design, construction management and project management, which lead to his role as Director of Acquisitions and now VP of Development for 20|20.

Darryl has been the key to developing 20|20’s resort division, responsible for Lakestone, 20|20’s $1.3B master planned community in the Okanagan, as well as the Sotavento Residences. He has also provided vital strategic oversight in the development of 20|20’s ski resort in northern BC.