About Us

Performance with Purpose. Management with Vision.

MDC Realty Advisors is a fully integrated North American Real Estate company that helps their clients build exceptional value as they achieve their investment goals. MDC acquires and manages commercial real estate properties on behalf of its clients across Western Canada and Western United States.

With over $1.5 billion in assets under active management and 7.2+ million square feet of space in office, retail, industrial and multi-family properties, MDC has the expertise, resources and capacity to manage real estate projects at any scale.

Working with institutional and private investors on both sides of the border, MDC optimizes operational and financial performance in line with our clients’ portfolio objectives.

$1.5 B+

Assets Under Management

7.2+ M

Square Feet

Our Story

MDC was founded with a vision to deliver high-impact property and investment management services for real estate investors across Canada and the United States.

Our team of experienced professionals offers a full suite of real estate services—combining operational excellence with expanded investment opportunities on both sides of the border.

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Leadership Team

Meet The Team

Jeff Kohn

President, Principal

With over 35 years in corporate real estate, Jeff leads MDC’s strategic growth through business development, acquisitions, and investment performance. His disciplined leadership and proven track record consistently deliver value to investors and stakeholders.

Jordan Kohn

Principal

Jordan leads acquisitions and investment initiatives at MDC, identifying strategic opportunities that enhance portfolio value and support long-term growth.

Bruce Backstrom

Senior Vice President, Operations & Leasing

Bruce leads MDC’s property management and leasing portfolio across the United States, ensuring operational excellence and tenant satisfaction.

Roby Brar

Director, Investments

Roby directs MDC’s property and investment operations, focusing on efficiency, client relationships, and asset optimization.

Suzanne Dixon

Director, Finance

Suzanne oversees MDC’s financial operations, leveraging over two decades of accounting and finance experience to ensure fiscal integrity and support the company’s growth objectives.

Allan Okabe

Principal

With over 30 years of real estate experience, Allan oversees MDC’s investment growth across Canada and the U.S. His client-focused strategies and market expertise consistently create value and drive portfolio performance.

Marty Homan

CFO, Principal

Marty provides strategic financial leadership for MDC, overseeing financial planning, risk management, and capital structure to ensure disciplined, sustainable growth.

Steve Blas

Vice President, Asset Management

Steve oversees asset management and portfolio performance across MDC’s holdings in Canada and the U.S., focusing on long-term growth and value creation.

Justin Backstrom

Director, Asset Services

Justin oversees MDC’s U.S. operations, ensuring alignment, performance, and strategic growth across all regional activities.