Meet
Our Team

Gregg spent over six years as UCPG’s Vice President & Chief Financial Officer before assuming the role of Interim President & Chief Executive Officer in March 2023. He has played an integral role building UCPG’s strategic financial growth plan and leading the organization’s operational mandate. Gregg has more than 40 years of financial and leadership experience and has served on both public and private companies in a wide range of industries including commercial, residential, land development, real estate, manufacturing, leisure, and construction.

As a University of Calgary graduate, his educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Accounting and designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant. Gregg is a natural problem-solver with a knack for numbers and details.

Before joining UCPG, Gregg was the Executive Vice President of a privately owned real estate company with $500 million in assets. Here, he oversaw the strategic plan, finances, human resources, and operations of the company’s four business units including the Canadian and US-affiliated companies. Gregg was appointed as the Treasurer for the Calgary Winter Club and ARBI (Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured) where he volunteered for both organizations for six years. He currently serves as a Director on the Attainable Homes Calgary Board.

Amanda Wright brings 10 years of financial experience working within the Calgary marketplace for both public and private clients as a Chartered Accountant with her designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Prior to bringing her expertise to UCPG, she was a Senior Manager with Deloitte’s Private, Audit and Assurance team for 13 years where she focused on private equity, construction and real estate companies. Most recently Amanda held an Accounting Manager position with Brookfield Residential for almost a year.

Amanda is a University of Calgary graduate (Bachelor Commerce) and a busy mother of three active children. In her free time, she gives back to her community by sitting on boards affiliated with her children’s activities as the Finance Director and Treasurer.

Jeff Harris joins UCPG with extensive experience in real-estate, project management, Six Sigma, business analysis, stakeholder management, strategic planning, facility design, and construction.

Prior to joining UCPG, Jeff worked at WestJet for nearly 14 years. During that time he spearheaded the Real Estate and Airport Affairs team where he developed and executed a global real-estate strategy while managing a portfolio of nearly 3 million sq. ft. spanning over 100 cities. Jeff also chaired airport consultative committee meetings and worked with stakeholders to develop strategic road maps outlining key capital investments and operational performance metrics. He played a pivotal role in the design and construction of many WestJet facilities and projects.

Jeff holds an MBA from Royal Roads University and a Project Management PMP® certification. His previous experience also includes roles in project management and business analysis at TELUS, Bell Canada, and Canadian Pacific Rail.  Jeff exudes a strong leadership style that is cross-divisional and collaborative. He is a champion for teamwork and understands the importance of investing time to develop strong internal and external relationships. His comprehensive portfolio and unwavering drive for results will advance the growth and development of UCPG projects.

Jeff is active in the community dedicating his time as a board member for YMCA Calgary. He also enjoys spending time travelling with family, staying active, and exploring the outdoors.

Donna is the Director of Construction at University of Calgary Properties Group. With more than 25 years of experience in land development, her leadership skills and expertise supports UCPG’s vision of creating people-first and mindfully-made communities.

Growing up on a farm in rural Saskatchewan provided Donna with the logic, creativity, mathematical and mechanical skills to steer her towards a career in engineering. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and over the years has regularly furthered her education with additional certificates and training from University College of the Cariboo, Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. She is a currently a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

She started her professional career by excelling in a variety of roles in waterworks, roads, land development and infrastructure projects, eventually joining the City of Calgary and serving as the Acting Manager of the Development Division in Urban Development. Over the past decade, Donna has supported a variety of home, land development and construction companies throughout Western Canada as a consultant before joining UCPG.

Her passion is drawn from visualizing the opportunities that can be created to build strong and sustainable communities, piecing together the moving parts and developing a sound plan to make it all happen. Her greatest joy is seeing residents and tenants becoming part of the community and being able to proudly call it home.

As a single mother to twin daughters, Donna enjoys the constant juggle of work-life balance and spending quality family time with her girls.

Travis has more than 10 years of experience in the development industry. His most recent was as Development Manager with Qualico Communities since 2007, and Project Manager with Stantec Consulting from 2001. In his role at Qualico, Travis was responsible for managing five prominent Calgary communities — both residential and commercial — with a total construction value of $132M.

Travis’ educational background in real estate development and geomatics complement his proven experience in all aspects of land development, with specific expertise in planning, project management, public consultation, and sustainability.

As a member of the Urban Development Institute — Calgary, Travis chairs the Environmental Committee and has consulted on the Calgary Municipal Development Plan (MDP), receiving commendation for exceptional service from within the industry and municipal partners. Travis is passionate about innovative problem solving, excellence in community planning, and sustainability.

Mary Jo is a driven, results-oriented professional with an impressive breadth of experience in real estate including leasing and management.  As Director of Leasing, she oversees a variety of legal, transactional and strategic activities for properties for the University of Calgary Properties Group.

A lifelong learner, Mary Jo is a graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and throughout her career she has completed a variety of continuing education courses at Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary in the areas of Real Estate Development and Finance, Management, Leadership and Land Administration. 

She first launched her professional career as a Paralegal and Lease and Real Estate Administrator, before joining a development company in Calgary. There, she gained additional experience, eventually serving as Vice-President and General Manager for fifteen years. 

In her current role, Mary Jo supports the efforts of UCPG by ensuring a varied and comprehensive group of retail and office tenants occupy space in University District.  She strives to achieve this mix by working closely with hand selected retail and office brokers and screening and meeting with prospective tenants to determine if they are a strong fit for the neighbourhood.  Throughout the leasing process, Mary Jo provides a seamless, hands-on experience for tenants from the start of the leasing process until hand over to the property management team.  On a technical side, she oversees the drafting and reviewing of Offers to Lease and Lease documents.

A natural multi-tasker, Mary Jo brings extensive knowledge in the areas of real estate, lease negotiations, tenant management and legal processes as well as budgeting and operations experience.  She believes in building and maintaining meaningful and positive relationships to ensure mutual success.

Mary Jo’s community and volunteer involvement includes work with organizations such as the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank, Inn from the Cold, Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids and others.

Shona Waddell brings over 25 years of progressive Property Management experience to the UCPG team. Shona received her Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Sociology from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, NS. Prior to UCPG Shona worked with TrizecHahn Corp and later transitioned to Brookfield Properties where she spent 21 years working in Calgary’s downtown commercial properties managing over 3 million sq. ft.

As the Senior Property Manager, Shona is responsible for managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the real estate and property management team. This oversight includes liaising with University District and the University Innovation Quarter tenants and properties ensuring the highest level of service.

Shona believes in empowering her team members and supporting their growth. She firmly believes that this has allowed her to successfully lead a diverse team and enabled them to navigate many major events including the 2013 Calgary floods and more recently impacts of the pandemic. Shona fosters an environment of innovation and is always looking for opportunities to improve. She received her Real Estate License in 2007 and has continued to expand her knowledge through ongoing education.

Shona is the mother of two boys and spends many hours in hockey arenas, football stadiums and baseball diamonds watching her kids play, doing timekeeping or keeping score – and loving every minute of it. She has also volunteered with Calgary Aids Walk, CIBC Run for the Cure and the Calgary Seniors Resource Society.

Adam seamlessly applies digital platform knowledge, event management expertise and strategic communications planning to support the internal and external marketing activities of UCPG.

He embodies the talent of understanding the artistic importance of good design, combined with the technical knowledge of working across a variety of digital platforms in local and virtual environments. This is proven through his strong eye for photography and his acquired Photoshop certifications, as well as his confidence working across a number of content management, communications and marketing platforms.

Prior to joining UCPG in 2018, Adam built his experience through progressively strategic marketing roles in the technology, post-secondary and consumer goods industries with organizations such as Safeway Canada, SMART Technologies, Mount Royal University and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Career highlights have included managing conferences for hundreds of delegates across North America, supporting organizational re-brands and leveraging the latest digital platforms to help drive unprecedented marketing success and awards achievements. He holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge.

For Adam, being open to possibilities and listening carefully to understand opportunities is a key to his success: “Sometimes the smallest comments or observations can yield the biggest insights.” Never satisfied with “good enough,” Adam is committed to bringing UCPG’s vision to life through effective marketing activities and meaningful stakeholder engagement across UCPG’s projects.

Chandra Fundak is the Administrative Services Manager at UCPG. Joining the team in August 2020, Chandra brings with her 15+ years of C-Suite administrative support and management.  In this position, Chandra works closely with the UCPG team providing organizational and technical support.

Chandra prides herself on being a direct extension of the UCPG team and as such relies on an intuitive approach to anticipate needs and resolve matters before they arise. Committed to meeting the diverse objectives of UCPG in a timely, efficient and effective manner.

Throughout her career, Chandra has worked within many different sectors between both the corporate and non-profit worlds but her true passion lies in being a builder of communities and fundamental institutions that make Calgary one of the top five livable cities in the world.

Marco is a highly proficient project manager who brings seven years of architectural design experience ranging in commercial, residential, healthcare and light industrial to UCPG. He studied architectural technologies at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and construction project management at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Before joining UCPG in 2020, Marco coordinated construction projects in a healthcare environment for Alberta Health Services. Prior to this he was a Project Manager and Estimator at Reggin Industries where he specialized in high-end custom metal fabrications and commercial finishes.

Marco is currently working towards obtaining his Project Management Professional certificate and Bachelor of Science Degree in architecture from Athabasca University.

Arshpreet is a passionate real estate enthusiast who manages land transactions and leads research in special projects related to residential, office and retail markets for University of Calgary Properties Group. A proud alum of the University of Calgary, she obtained her Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Degree from the Haskayne School of Business. She is currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Calgary.

Prior to joining UCPG, she worked as a Program Advisor at the Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies, which launched the province’s first real estate specialization for undergraduate and graduate business students.

During her time at the University of Calgary, she was the President of the Real Estate Student Association, a student club dedicated to promoting careers in real estate and land development. Arshpreet is an active committee member of ULI Alberta Young Leaders Group and CREW Calgary.

Joining UCPG in August 2020 Julie is a dedicated and passionate accountant. Julie brings four years of financial reporting experience working in private industry within the Calgary marketplace. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Management, major in accounting, and holds her Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Committed to ensuring that financial information provides accurate and valuable insight to the organization.

Prior to joining UCPG, Julie was the Financial Accountant at Mancal Corporation where she gained experience working with various industries including commercial real estate. A local Calgarian she enjoys spending her free time in the outdoors and with family.

Austin Nagy is a recent graduate from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He has gained valuable insights through his educational pursuits and looks forward to applying his knowledge hands-on. Austin is exceptionally proud to start his professional career as a Junior Accountant with University of Calgary Properties Group.

In his spare time, Austin enjoys experimenting with cuisine and exploring Calgary’s café and restaurant scene by adventuring into unexpected dishes.

Mike brings over 10 years of operations experience to the UCPG team with a background in commercial high rise, office and industrial management. Building strong team values and fostering meaningful tenant and contractor relationships is at the core of Mike’s approach to building management. Pulling from an extensive background in construction, maintenance and power engineering, Mike applies these skills to larger projects, team collaboration and future planning.

In Mike’s spare time, he enjoys traveling to new countries with his wife to explore and try new foods. Currently, he has two Boston Terriers and has opened his home to many foster dogs over the years needing a place to get a fresh start. Mike also enjoys playing the drums, cooking and photography.

David is an experienced and dedicated building operator who brings over 25 years of property management, building operations and maintenance experience in both residential and commercial operations to UCPG. Responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities related to operations of all aspects of retail and office properties David upholds the quality standards for management of UCPG properties.

Prior to joining the organization, he held positions at Oxford Properties, Westcorp Properties where he was responsible for base building operations, capital projects, contractor supervision and training staff.  A fairly recent transplant to Calgary David made the change to be closer to family. Taking advantage of the ability to spend more quality time with his granddaughters.

Kayley is an enthusiastic and organized team player who brings a unique and diverse skill set to the team in her role as property management coordinator. Having recently completed her Business Administration Diploma from Bow Valley College and with experience in office administration and the retail industry, a collaborative style has become an important component of her approach to work. Kayley is excited to offer diverse project support to the property management team at UCPG.

With a background as a competitive dancer, artistry and fitness have always been a passion of Kayley’s. She has enjoyed teaching and choreographing for competitive dance programs in Calgary for 10 years. Recently starting to pursue an avenue that combines both dance and fitness with barre classes. She is excited to be part of the team at UCPG.

Joining University of Calgary Properties Group as Project Coordinator in May 2021, Ben brings 3 years of project planning and execution experience to the team. Grounded in a Civil Engineering Degree from the University of Saskatchewan Ben looks forward to bringing his knowledge to the construction team.

Prior to UCPG, Ben was a Project Coordinator with the Calgary Airport Authority working on several initiatives, with his main focus on the Domestic Terminal Baggage Replacement project. Before the Authority, Ben worked with Pembina Pipelines, a midstream oil and gas company in Calgary, on several projects in their Heavy Oil Business Unit.

Ben is registered as a member-in-training with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta as he continues to build engineering and project experience toward his professional status. Born and raised in Calgary, Ben enjoys outdoor sporting activities including snowboarding, fishing, hiking and golf with family and friends.

Jacqueline is a marketing and communications professional with over six years of combined experience in the industry. Prior to joining UCPG in 2022, she worked at TELUS Spark Science Centre leading the marketing and communications team through strategic planning, award-winning campaigns, travelling exhibitions, public relations, and event planning. She was also the former host of a weekly science communications segment on Global News Calgary that aimed to boost curiosity in STEAM learning through live experiments. Jacqueline holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Calgary and is currently pursuing a digital marketing certificate. As an alumni, she prides herself in supporting UCPG’s vision and its UCalgary connection.

As an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces with the Royal Canadian Air Force she has learned no challenge is too gargantuan to conquer if disciplined. She dedicates her services to empowering Canadian youth to engage in survival skills, aviation, drill, dress and deportment, leadership, and citizenship. When she’s not in uniform you can find her on the volleyball court or lost within the pages of a philosophy and neuroscience book.

Deb Seabrook has over 30 years of diverse accounting experience across retail, manufacturing, insurance and service industries. Over the course of her career, she has gained a wealth of knowledge working with small businesses in consulting, general accounting and payroll in addition to personal tax preparation.
Prior to joining UCPG full-time, Deb worked closely with the team on a consulting basis for six years, in addition to providing bookkeeping services to a number of privately owned businesses.

Deb is a proud graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and went on to attain her Certified General Accountant designation. She has a reputation for providing quality service and dedication to her work. A proud mother of two, she enjoys baking, spending time in her garden, or working on puzzles in her spare time.

Ariba Khan joined UCPG in August 2022 and brings a high level of competency with over five years of financial reporting experience working with private clients within the Calgary marketplace. Prior to joining UCPG, she was an Assistant Manager with Deloitte’s Private, Audit and Assurance team, focusing on construction, real estate, and oil and gas clients. She holds a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation and is a proud graduate of the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting.

Ariba is a passionate teacher and life-long learner, lending her skills and expertise to advance students and professionals in the same industry. During her time at the University of Calgary, she was a Teaching Assistant with the Business Technology Management department. Her dedication has also led her to teach accounting courses for an online college in recent years. With a desire to continuously learn new concepts and ideas, her professional skills are incessantly growing and adapting.

In her spare time, Ariba enjoys baking with her daughter, and taking day trips to the mountains with her family. Ariba is excited to be a part of the growing and diverse UCPG team.

Joining UCPG in September 2022 as Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, Cathy brings with her over 20 years of senior level Executive and Board support and management. Cathy thrives in a fast-past environment and enjoys her close working relationship with the UCPG Executive Team, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders as she focuses on providing superior strategic and organizational support.

Cathy prides herself on delivering outstanding customer service as a direct extension of the UCPG Executive Team and Board.  Being detail-oriented and possessing strong multi-tasking abilities allow her to anticipate needs, respond quickly, and problem solve proactively. Cathy is very passionate about making a difference in her role with UCPG and is truly committed to completing her objectives in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.

Throughout her career, Cathy has worked in different sectors, both in the corporate and education worlds including supporting the President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Calgary. Cathy has an Honors Diploma in Travel and Tourism, is a Certified Travel Consultant and has successfully completed her Alberta and Calgary Real Estate licenses. These skills combined with some property management experience makes UCPG her ideal place to work.