Narland is an entrepreneurial Real Estate Investment and Management Company based in Western Canada.
We are dedicated to sourcing fundamentally sound and profitable real estate opportunities.
Opportunities include commercial and residential income properties development partnerships, third party asset and management contracts and joint ventures.
With over 35 years of operations, the company has established a solid reputation in the real estate industry and with its investor group, clients and partners.
Our expertise includes all aspects of the real estate investment cycle including acquisition/disposition, financing, due diligence, leasing, asset and property management project/development management and most in-depth market knowledge.
Our investments are geographically focused on Western Canada and the United States.
Our Leadership Team
Narland’s success is in its people. We have a core team of highly dedicated and experienced people, both in the office and in the field. This fantastic team is led by:
Chris Sherry
President / Partner
Chris joined Narland in 2003 as Vice President and became a partner shortly thereafter. Today, Chris is the President of the company and is focused on the long-term growth of the organization and is responsible for the company’s acquisitions, development and leasing departments. During his tenure, Chris has participated in transacting over $1 Billion of real estate with Narland, coordinated over $200 million in new commercial/residential developments and has successfully negotiated over one million square feet of leasing.
Elissa Dabiri
COO / Partner, RPA
Elissa joined Narland in 2003, becoming a partner in 2021. As Chief Operating Officer, Elissa is responsible for the successful execution of all operational aspects of Narland including property and asset management, project management, due diligence and real estate transactions, risk management, tenant relations and client relations/development. Elissa oversees Narland’s finance, operations, information services and administration departments.
Peter Chappell
Advisor
Peter joined Narland in 1993, and became a partner in 1996. During his tenure at Narland, the company acquired and managed over $1 billion in commercial real estate and developed over $200 million in residential and commercial real estate. Peter now provides input and advice on various aspects of the business including operational and financial structure.
Raj Opal
Director of Finance, CPA
Raj joined Narland as Controller in 2012, becoming the Director of Finance in 2021. Along with a CPA (Certified Professional Accountant) designation, Raj brings over 15 years of accounting real estate experience. He also holds his British Columbia Trading Services License. Raj’s responsibilities include overseeing all company accounting functions, ensuring accuracy of internal and external financial reporting, acquisition financial analysis and coordination of financing/refinancing efforts. He is also responsible for the implementation and improvement of policies and procedures.
Elan Burghall
Senior Property Manager
Elan has worked with the Narland team since August 2013. She has over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate, lease negotiation, property administration and property management. In her role at Narland, she works closely with the Building Operators, Property Team and the COO to execute the management of a diverse, growing portfolio consisting of over 1 million square feet which includes a mix of office, retail and industrial properties.
Edward Gudewill
Vice President of Acquisitions, CFA
Edward joined Narland in 2022 as Vice President of Acquisitions. He brings over 12 years of financial and capital markets experience serving institutional investors at Raymond James Equity Research, and high net worth families at Richardson Wealth, raising capital and managing a portfolio in excess of $700 million across all asset classes. Including private real state. Mr. Gudewill ‘s responsibilities include identifying and evaluating potential real estate acquisitions and divestitures to maximize profitability for the company and its investors. He is also a CFA Chartholder.