Something Greater

Ben Yeung

Chairman

A seasoned entrepreneur, Ben guides and oversees the strategic direction of each asset in the Peterson portfolio. While learning the ropes of the real estate industry, Ben simultaneously completed a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia and went on to lead a successful dental practice in Vancouver and Surrey. In 2000, Ben divested his practice to continue to guide Petersons growth following in the footsteps of his father and founder of the company, Peter Young.

Ben devotes his time serving the community as a 2010 to 2018 Board Member of the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. He is currently the Director of Chinatown foundation, Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Society, Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation, Tsengdok Monastery Association and Bodhisattva Samantabhadra Sutra Association. Additionally, Ben is a past member of UBC faculty of Dentistry Advisory Council.

Raymond Choy

President & CEO

With over 20 years of experience in real estate and business management, Raymond brings the knowledge, networks and vision essential to being the leader of our growing company. Before becoming our President & CEO, Raymond was Peterson’s Chief Investment Officer and  was responsible for everything from acquisitions and dispositions to capital lending and partnerships. As President, Raymond guides the strategic direction, operations and execution of every aspect of our business helping us to constantly grow and evolve.

Raymond is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Public Accountant (Illinois) with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University. Committed to public service, he has volunteered his time for many of Peterson’s charitable initiatives and served as past Director of the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association and Chair of the NAIOP Education Committee.

Paul McIntyre

CFO

As Peterson’s CFO, Paul provides leadership, strategic direction and oversight for the accounting and finance teams and for our treasury, investor and partner relationships. Paul also gives input and strategic direction to significant business decisions. He loves the challenge of managing a number of different groups, the variety of the work and the various real estate asset classes and business lines that Peterson is involved in.

Prior to joining Peterson, Paul oversaw all acquisitions, acquisition financing, leasing and asset management functions for a Canadian-based real estate investment trust focused on US suburban office properties. During his tenure assets under management grew from approximately 600K sf to over 4.4M sf.

Paul received his Bachelor of Commerce from UBC, earned his CA designation in 2007 and his CFA designation in 2009.

Chris Jackson

General Counsel and Vice President, ESG

As General Counsel at Peterson Group, Chris advises on all legal matters of the business including acquisitions, dispositions, lending and asset management, as well as, general risk management. Chris graduated from the University of Windsor Law School in 2006 and honed his knowledge of the real estate industry while working in the Vancouver office of an international law firm in their Real Estate Group from 2007-2011. Following that, he served as General Counsel for an international real estate development and management company for seven years.

Chris is a long-time member and former President of the Hoop-Law Charity Basketball Tournament Organizing Committee, which benefits Vancouver-based charities.

Jane Young

Vice President, Corporate Relations

Jane joined our group in 2013 as the Director of Human Resources and now oversees Peterson’s foundations. As Vice President of Corporate Relations, she ensures that we support initiatives that create positive changes in our community and inspire philanthropy in others. Jane is co-founder of Cooking for a Cause, a not-for-profit society that prepares and distributes nutritious, delicious and wholesome food to under resourced children and their families in local communities. She served on the Board of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation from 2016 to 2020 and also served on the Board of the BC Cancer Foundation from 2013 to 2015. During her service, she started “Hope Couture,” an annual fashion show and luncheon that raises funds for cancer research initiatives.

Karen Power

Vice President, Human Resources

As our Vice President, Human Resources, Karen is responsible for driving Peterson’s people initiatives and optimizing the employee experience.  She brings over 13 years of HR management experience across various industries, and she is passionate about cultivating environments where people thrive.  Karen previously worked for Peterson leading the HR team from 2013-2018 and rejoining the team in 2020 as a trusted advisor to oversee all of Peterson’s HR needs across the country.

Graduating with her Bachelor of Arts Psychology from the Simon Fraser University, Karen furthered her education at British Columbia Institute of Technology (Certificate in Human Resources Management), and obtained her designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) in 2010.

Karen is a firm believer in mentorship and has been an active member of CPHR as a volunteer mentor and Professional Mentoring Committee member for several years.

Barett Sprowson

Vice President, Sales & Project Marketing

Barrett oversees the development, implementation, and execution of sales and marketing strategies for our residential real estate portfolio from inception to completion.His role ensures that sales velocity and revenue targets are achieved and exceeded.

With an impressive career in sales and marketing leadership, Barrett began in real estate at Intrawest, selling condominiums in the resort space, starting in early 2001. His career journey led him back to Vancouver in 2006 via many interesting locations. Since then, he has held key positions in real estate companies and specialized marketing firms. Barrett has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to launch projects successfully in diverse geographic markets and varying market conditions.

He holds a Politics and Environmental Sciences degree from the University of Cape Town with a Postgraduate degree in Marketing Management. Beyond his professional life, Barrett dedicates time to volunteering at a kids’ camp and enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, and trying to keep up with his three kids.

Barrett brings a wealth of experience to Peterson, driven by a commitment to making a transformative impact on our organization’s trajectory, fostering growth and success at every turn.

Mark Boden

Vice President, Asset Management

Mark joined Peterson in 2017, bringing over 27 years of leadership  experience in the real estate industry to the team. A skilled strategist, Mark manages our assets to optimize cash flow, net income and the  value of our real estate portfolio. He holds a diploma in Urban Land  Economics from UBC Sauder School of Business and received his RI designation from The Real Estate Institute of British Columbia.

Mark serves as Peterson’s Managing Broker for both BC and Alberta. He is a dedicated member of various charitable organizations within his  profession and local community.

Eric Hughes

Vice President, Development

As Vice President, Development at Peterson, Eric is responsible for the oversight of Peterson’s developments ensuring high quality developments are delivered expeditiously.  Eric has over twenty years of experience in real estate development, including management of numerous large master planned communities. Eric enjoys the diversity of challenges presented from all types of developments from single-family to large mixed-use developments.

Out of office Eric enjoys skiing, biking, and golf.

Shawna Cryer

Vice President, Accounting

After nine years of experience in public practice, Shawna joined Peterson in 2012 and now leads a team of accountants that handle our corporate and development accounting. As our Director, Corporate Reporting, Shawna is responsible for our corporate accounting activities and oversees financial reporting.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology in Accounting (Hons) from British Columbia Institute of Technology, Shawna went on to earn her Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation in 2006 and was recognized as one of the top ten CGA graduates in her year. She has also completed Level III of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Courses.

Paul McIntyre

CFO

As Peterson’s CFO, Paul provides leadership, strategic direction and oversight for the accounting and finance teams and for our treasury, investor and partner relationships. Paul also gives input and strategic direction to significant business decisions. He loves the challenge of managing a number of different groups, the variety of the work and the various real estate asset classes and business lines that Peterson is involved in.

Prior to joining Peterson, Paul oversaw all acquisitions, acquisition financing, leasing and asset management functions for a Canadian-based real estate investment trust focused on US suburban office properties. During his tenure assets under management grew from approximately 600K sf to over 4.4M sf.

Paul received his Bachelor of Commerce from UBC, earned his CA designation in 2007 and his CFA designation in 2009.

Minoru Koshimura

Vice President, Taxation

Minoru has been an invaluable member of Peterson’s senior management team since 2010. Before joining our group, he spent nine years training and assisting clients in a global accounting firm. As Director, Taxation, Minoru manages all of our tax matters—this includes overall planning, corporate structuring, estate planning and interactions between Peterson and the Yeung family.

Minoru completed his Bachelor of Commerce with honours from the University of British Columbia in 2001. Shortly after, he earned his Chartered Accountant designation and also completed Level III of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Program.

Shawna Cryer

Vice President, Accounting

After nine years of experience in public practice, Shawna joined Peterson in 2012 and now leads a team of accountants that handle our corporate and development accounting. As our Director, Corporate Reporting, Shawna is responsible for our corporate accounting activities and oversees financial reporting.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology in Accounting (Hons) from British Columbia Institute of Technology, Shawna went on to earn her Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation in 2006 and was recognized as one of the top ten CGA graduates in her year. She has also completed Level III of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Courses.

Eric Hughes

Vice President, Development

As Vice President, Development at Peterson, Eric is responsible for the oversight of Peterson’s developments ensuring high quality developments are delivered expeditiously.  Eric has over twenty years of experience in real estate development, including management of numerous large master planned communities. Eric enjoys the diversity of challenges presented from all types of developments from single-family to large mixed-use developments.

Out of office Eric enjoys skiing, biking, and golf.

Evan Carew-Gibson

Vice President, Mortgage Investments

Evan joined Peterson in 2009 with a strong background in commercial mortgage underwriting honed by his years working in the CMBS platform of a prominent investment bank. In his time at Peterson Evan has further expanded his knowledge and skill sets via firsthand experience with Peterson’s acquisition, development and lending activities. In his current senior management role, Evan oversees all capital lending undertakings and handles the development and growth of Peterson’s commercial mortgage lending platform.

Evan graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2001 with a Bachelor of Commerce in Urban Land Economics (Real Estate) and completed the Canadian Securities Course (Honours). Evan is licensed as a sub-mortgage broker with the Financial Institutions Commission of British Columbia and acts as the Designated Individual for Peterson’s lending entity. Evan sits on Peterson’s social committee and is an ardent supporter of, and participant in, Peterson’s philanthropic and community endeavours.

Patrick Yung

Vice President, Capital Markets Investments

Patrick is responsible for managing Peterson’s public securities portfolio and brings with him over a decade of investment and capital markets experience. As a value investor, he uses a rigorous fundamental research approach, searches for special situations and employs a contrarian mindset in finding attractive investment opportunities with limited downside risk.

Prior to joining Peterson, Patrick was a Senior Portfolio Manager at HSBC Global Asset Management overseeing their Canadian equity and dividend funds with over $2.5 billion in assets under management. He had broad sector coverage responsibilities including energy, basic materials, consumer, real estate and financials. He began his career as a Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst with the corporate finance group at Ernst & Young. From there, he was an Equity Research Analyst at Raymond James covering the paper and forest products sector.

Patrick is a CFA Charterholder and completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree with honours from the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. He has won the best investment idea prize on Value Investors Club – an exclusive forum founded by hedge fund managers Joel Greenblatt and John Petry. For the past 17 years, he has mentored students with the UBC Commerce Mentorship program.

Mark Boden

Vice President, Asset Management

Mark joined Peterson in 2017, bringing over 27 years of leadership  experience in the real estate industry to the team. A skilled strategist, Mark manages our assets to optimize cash flow, net income and the  value of our real estate portfolio. He holds a diploma in Urban Land  Economics from UBC Sauder School of Business and received his RI designation from The Real Estate Institute of British Columbia.

Mark serves as Peterson’s Managing Broker for both BC and Alberta. He is a dedicated member of various charitable organizations within his  profession and local community.

Luke Moran

Vice President, Leasing

Luke is responsible for directing and overseeing all leasing activities to create thriving and interconnected business spaces in today’s dynamic marketplace. His extensive professional background spans more than 18 years of experience in commercial real estate across Canada, marked by a demonstrated proficiency in leasing various assets, ranging from prestigious offices to versatile mixed-use developments and bustling retail hubs. This highlights his strategic abilities and enduring relationships within the industry.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, complemented by an Urban Land Economics Diploma from The University of British Columbia.
Incorporating his deep-rooted commitment to excellence and well-rounded perspective will undoubtedly enrich and elevate Peterson’s vision, values, and performance.

Andrew Charney

Director, Asset Management, Residential

Andrew joined Peterson, bringing a global perspective and over 10 years of experience working in the multi-residential real estate industry across different provinces in Canada and in Europe. With a dedication to delivering a professional Peterson Rentals experience to our residents, Andrew oversees the management and operations of our residential communities, including the development and implementation of asset management strategies. He is committed to leading the development of new rental projects and identifying opportunities for growth in our residential portfolio, all while ensuring that our communities bring value to neighbourhoods over generations.

Andrew earned his undergrad at the University of Guelph along with an Executive MSc in Cities from The London School of Economics. He is dedicated to the industry and community, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and serving as a Board Member of the Tikva Housing Society.

Lawrence Chow

Director, Asset Management, Commercial

Lawrence joined Peterson, bringing his years’ of in-depth business experience to leading our property management vertical. Lawrence is focused on delivering a high level of customer service to our tenants and partners and is committed to pushing the boundaries with respect to improving our service delivery platform.

Lawrence earned his MBA from Queen’s and Cornell University, and also holds his CPA and CMA designations.