Our People
Our success is derived from the quality of our people, our relationships and our technology. Our team members hold certifications, undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business, Law, Accounting, Education, Medicine and Urban Planning. Our Team of professionals has earned the loyalty of a diverse clientele that includes corporate real estate companies, private and institutional investors, developers, and national retail chains.
Rogers & Trainor Commercial Realty Ltd. Brokerage provides gold standard service with highly skilled team members who are able to provide strategic market intelligence in all respective target markets in an efficient and thorough fashion. This has proven beneficial to our clients who have enjoyed the convenience of dealing with one integrated firm.
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Marilyn Rogers, Founder and Broker of Record mrogers@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x12 | Cell (613) 532-0344 Marilyn specializes in the sale of multi tenant residential properties and has just concluded the sale of 112 units in Amherstview, 35 units in downtown Kingston and successfully marketed 586 units in Kingston that are now under contract. Marilyn also specializes in the development of new build to suit premises. She just recently finalized the land acquisition and lease for Bell Canada's new call centre located on Hyperion Court with Signum Corporation in Peterborough. Furthermore, she concluded the new service centre for Bell Canada on Fortune Crescent, with V. Marques Construction Ltd. Marilyn also is very knowledgeable in the sale of motels, having sold the Knight's Inn, the Highland Motel and the Seven Oaks Motel to name a few. |
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Laurence Trainor, Broker ltrainor@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x11 I obtained my Broker's License in January 1995 and obtained CCIM Certification in Financial Analysis & Advanced Marketing & Leasing in 1996 & 1997 respectively. When I co-founded Rogers & Trainor Commercial Realty Ltd. Brokerage with Marilyn Rogers in 1997 we agreed that this company would trade exclusively in Commercial, Industrial & Investment properties only. This formula has proven very successful and I have been pleased to have in recent years, represented such clients as, Black & Decker Canada, La Farge Canada, Loblaw Properties and in co-agency Canada Post & Shoppers Drug Mart. These represent recent and currently active clients, as well as most of the major financial institutions. Marilyn Rogers and I negotiated and completed in 2005 the sale of $37 Million Dollars of multi residential units in Kingston. |
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Kostas Doulas, Broker kdoulas@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x17 | Cell (613) 539-4444 Kostas Doulas is a Broker working towards his CCIM Designation. Kostas has been involved in the real estate industry as an asset and property manager since 1991 and in a sales capacity with Rogers & Trainor Commercial Realty since 1997. His focus and expertise is in leasing retail, industrial and office space and the sale of Investment Properties (Multi-Residential, Commercial and Mixed Use). Kostas is committed to exceeding his client’s expectations by investing time to understand their business and their real estate needs. In doing so he is able to articulate a client’s objectives and develop a real estate strategy that parallels those objectives and fulfills the client’s needs and goals. |
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John Williams, Sales Representative jwilliams@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x15 | Cell (613) 539-1118 John joined our team in 2001 and has proven himself to be a tremendous asset to our leasing department. In this short time he has earned the respect and trust of numerous clients and has successfully negotiated several leases for office, retail and industrial space in Kingston. |
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John Stathopoulos, Sales Representative jstathopoulos@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x16 | Cell (613) 453-4442 John has been with our company since 1999. He graduated from Queen's University with a degree in business and economics and has put his knowledge to use by selling several businesses in Kingston. John also specializes in the leasing of retail and office space along with the sale of businesses and investment properties. |
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Paul Chapman, Sales Representative pchapman@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x13 | Cell (613) 583-3008 Paul joined our group in 2003 and holds an Honours Science Degree (BSc) in Geology from McMaster. Paul manages a mixed portfolio of facility and investment properties (since 1989) and has achieved specialized property management education with designation. |
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Larry McDowall, Sales Representative lmcdowall@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x18 | Cell (613) 539-4002 Larry represents Rogers and Trainor in providing services to clients who are either actively looking to sell their business or to purchasers looking for advice on buying a business. Commencing with a detailed market valuation of the business he devises and implements a marketing plan and prepares all materials which would be of pertinent interest to a potential buyer. At all stages of the process client confidentiality is of utmost importance. For the Buyer he determines the Buyer goals and attempts to match potential available businesses consistent with those goals. He provides advice and assistance to the Seller and Buyer throughout the process and through negotiation and counseling helps bring the transaction to a successful conclusion for both parties. Experience Larry has been involved in a number of business ventures and served as President or Chief operating Officer of businesses in the fields of Insurance, Travel and Tourism and Food Services . Professional Activities Larry is a licensed Realtor and is President of the Kingston and Area Real Estate Association. He is also a member of the Canadian Commercial Council |
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Stephen Gray, Sales Representative sgray@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x19 | Cell (613) 483-9224 Stephen has some 27+ years experience as a trusted Commercial real estate advisor. His comprehensive experience in the commercial, industrial and retail sectors will provide you with effective strategies, financial analysises and solutions to meet your business needs. Prior to joining the commercial brokerage, Stephen spent about 25 years in the public sector as a senior member of a management team executing an annual budget in excess of $200 M responsible for lease administration, budgets, forecasts, negotiation strategies and operational leadership. A professional negotiator with superior project management skills and customer service skills that can create solutions that meet or exceed your expectations. Stephen has a BA in Economics and a designation from BOMI namely a Facilities Management Administrator FMA certificate. Stephen offers special experience in all areas particularly office, retail and industrial sales and leasing and investment sales. |
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Dearbhla Trainor, Sales Representative dtrainor@rtcr.com | (613) 384-1997 x26 | Having lived in Kingston for over 15 years and with family ties to the commercial real estate industry, Dearbhla has naturally progressed to a career with Rogers & Trainor. After graduating from University of Ottawa and the Rotman School of Business, she will continue her education through the real estate association and CCIM courses. Working closely with her father, Dearbhla focuses on Leasing in the Kingston market and enthusiastically takes advantage of old resources and new technologies available to provide clients with an effective and tailored solution to meet their needs. She has already developed a reputation for strong research and marketing initiatives particularly in the arena of retail leasing, site selection and retail land development. Dearbhla enjoys many recreational pursuits and is actively involved in the community. |
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