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David Porte loves real estate and cares about people, and he’s certainly no stranger to this business. He spent his formative years observing his family build this company, founded in passion and ethics, and decided that he, too, would continue this tradition. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from the Faculty of Urban Land at U.B.C, David began officially working for the family company in 1991.
Now, David leads Porte into a new decade, using the Porte Promises as his guide. He is actively engaged in day-to-day operations, overseeing property management and development activities.
What does David cite as the best part of his job? “Being the backdrop of such a critical and basic part of people’s lives – providing them with well-designed places to live and work.”
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Helen Lam
Manager of Finance & Accounting |
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After earning her CGA designation in 1984, Helen joined Porte and never looked back. Her long-standing commitment to this company is a testament to its positive work environment, fostered by an ever-enthusiastic leader.
Helen loves her job for the variety it provides. At Porte, she has the opportunity to liase with lenders and mentor accounting teams, perpetually expanding her skill set beyond that of a typical accountant.
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Kerry Kukucha
Development |
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Some people are born leaders, and Kerry Kukucha is one of them.
His lengthy career in development began with a Bachelor of Commerce and Business at UBC, and in 2009, it brought him to Porte, where he works as David Porte’s right-hand development man.
Here, Kerry oversees every new community from beginning to end, and it’s a labour of love.
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Victor Setton
Development Manager |
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Victor brings an impressive 45 years experience to Porte; he’s been instrumental in developing over 10,000 homes, hotels and commercial properties all over North America's West Coast.
As Development Manager at Porte, Victor is responsible for locating development opportunities and securing property. Approvals, design, construction and marketing – he oversees those, too.
Victor cites his involvement in the design process as the most enjoyable part of his day and greatly appreciates the well-organized nature of this agile, family company.
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Dan Driscoll
General Manager of Porte Realty Ltd. |
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As General Manager, Dan oversees all aspects of management for both residential and commercial properties. He's also responsible for staffing and tenant and investor relations.
Dan most enjoys building relationships with Porte's numerous tenants and trades and service providers, upholding Porte's reputation as a company founded on loyalty and integrity.
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Elizabeth Liang
Customer Experience & Warranty Coordinator |
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Elizabeth sums up the attitude at Porte best when she says, “When my customers are happy, I am happier!”
As a Customer Experience and Warranty Coordinator, she makes sure that client’s requests are met in a timely manner by communicating with contractors and trades daily. Elizabeth is also Assistant to David Porte, managing his schedule and carrying out administrative duties.
In order to keep a fresh perspective on client relationships, Elizabeth attends customer service seminars and courses on a regular basis.
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Kimberly Grzebinski
Residential Property Coordinator |
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Kimberly’s typical workday involves coordinating accounts receivable and communicating with Porte’s 1,000 commercial and residential tenants. She is one organized woman!
Despite Porte’s high volume of clients, Kimberly knows each one on a first-name basis and enjoys these professional relationships she’s established since joining Porte in 2006.
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Babylyn Lopez
Accounting Assistant |
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Babylyn's passion for numbers has taken her on a journey across the world. It began in the Philippines, where she earned a Degree in Business, majoring in Banking and Finance. Then, in 2004, her ambition brought her to Canada.
Babylyn joined the Porte team in 2010. Here, she focuses on all things financial and enjoys the positive challenges her career provides. She’s come a long way, in every sense of the phrase.
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Jeanette Chaput
Director of Sales & Marketing |
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Jeanette joined the Porte team in 2008 as an Administrative Assistant. Working alongside the best in the industry, her passion for development grew, earning her a real estate trading license from The Sauder School of Business.
Hard work pays off: in 2010, Jeanette was promoted to Development Assistant. Now, she helps David, the president, and Porte’s development managers with all facets of development, from land acquisitions to sales and completion.
Jeanette is grateful for this exciting position; every day presents a new opportunity to learn from her mentors, an education like no other.
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Alison Hall
Commercial Property Coordinator |
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Alison hails from England, where she spent seven years as an Intelligence Analyst with the West Yorkshire Police, before joining Porte in the spring of 2011.
Although her position as Commercial Property Coordinator may seem a huge departure from her previous career, her experience in information organization is put to good use at Porte. Working closely with tenants, Alison is responsible for all aspects of leasing and rental documentation.
Alison credits Porte for her smooth move to Canada; she has felt totally welcome since the moment she arrived.
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Olivia holds a BA in Communications from SFU, an achievement which serves her well as Receptionist at Porte. She is often the first person the clients meet and her excellent communication skills ensure their requests are expedited effectively. Olivia fields homeowner inquiries, directs calls and mail, and generally keeps the office running like a well-oiled machine.
Olivia enjoys learning the business of real estate and especially appreciates Porte’s family-style environment and employee incentives, like personal training and milestone celebrations.
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