My Team
My Team
Matt Binfet is an Executive Vice President and Partner with Colliers International, and a member of the Industrial Services Team. Matt has been serving the Calgary industrial marketplace for more than 25 years and has consistently been one of the top commercial real estate brokers in Canada. Matt has been inducted into the Colliers Everest Club, which recognizes the performers in the 10th (top) percentile in Brokerage, Valuation, and Corporate Solutions across the Americas, who demonstrate a dedication to service excellence and building long-standing and valued client relationships. He has primarily focused his efforts on tenant representation and year after year is involved in many of the largest transactions in the City of Calgary. Matt has an established list of clientele who refer to him regularly for advice and transactional services.
Matt’s broad experience and professional approach enables him to work successfully with diverse industries and individuals, solving specific problems, and meeting his clients’ objectives.
Specializing in tenant representation has given Matt a unique skill-set and an ability to creatively maximize value in each transaction. He will spend extensive time getting to know each tenant’s business and real estate requirement, in order to become an extension of their organization and to be able to effectively negotiate on their behalf. Matt’s experience provides value to clients far beyond basic real estate fundamentals and gives tenants a competitive advantage in negotiations with landlords.
Paul Marsden
Executive Vice President | Partner | Industrial Sales & Leasing
Calgary - Southeast Industrial Office
Paul Marsden is an Executive Vice President & Partner of the Colliers Calgary operations. In his day-to-day efforts he focuses on the Calgary industrial real estate market, specializing in tenant and user representation. Throughout his career Paul has established a strong reputation for evaluating the current market conditions and in-turn strategizing to best serve his client’s requirements. In conjunction with his team, they have completed 18.1m sf of transaction and nearly 1,000 acres of land sales over the past 5 years, representing approximately $1.45b in transaction value.
Beyond brokerage Paul has an active role on the Board of Director for the Colliers Calgary operations, and he takes pride in seeing both the development of the people within Colliers, and the overall growth of the company.
Neil Ferris
Exeuctive Vice President | Partner | Industrial Sales & Leasing
Calgary - Southeast Industrial Office
Neil has consistently proven his ability to strategically focus and find solutions for unique properties. His understanding and ability to provide guidance in underwriting has delivered proven results. Neil’s primary focus is in representing landlord, developers and investors. Neil has over 20 years experience in brokerage and has been instrumental in finding opportunities for developers and investors.
Josh Magnussen is a Senior Vice President and Partner at Colliers Calgary in their industrial division. With over 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, Josh has developed an exceptional skill set to ensure client needs are met, whether on a sale or lease basis. His steadfast commitment to his craft is demonstrated in his tenacious work ethic, creative thinking, and unparalleled market knowledge.
Josh has facilitated an impressive 3.4 million square feet of transactions and $276 million in transaction value over the past 5 years. His dedication and passion for ensuring clients have the best possible experience is readily apparent in every interaction, regardless of the transaction’s size or nature.
In 2018, Jennifer Robertson joined the Colliers Calgary industrial team, where she has leveraged her vast industry knowledge and expertise to make a significant impact. Prior to joining the team, Jenn amassed an impressive real estate background with a particular focus on the industrial market. Jenn now serves as a Transaction Manager and Associate, an indispensable member of the team, where she takes on a multitude of important responsibilities. She plays a crucial role in designing effective marketing material and creating compelling listing brochures that showcase properties in the most favorable light. Jenn remains actively involved in preparing listing pitches and proposals, leveraging her persuasive communication skills to help the team secure new clients and expand its business operations.
Jenn’s meticulous attention to detail is unparalleled, particularly when it comes to transaction management and deal tracking. Her unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that all aspects of the deals she oversees are executed flawlessly, leaving no stone unturned in the process.
Jenn’s exceptional analytical skills have proven invaluable in conducting market research, enabling the team to stay on top of the latest trends, emerging opportunities, and potential challenges. Her hard work, dedication, and professionalism help the Colliers Calgary industrial team deliver exceptional service to their clients.
Kyle specializes in comprehensive industrial sale and lease advisory services with a focus on the Calgary area and the surrounding markets. Kyle joined Colliers in 2017 and focuses on tenant representation as well as assisting landlords with the sale and leasing of their properties through hard work and determination.
Kyle is an Associate and works alongside Matt Binfet, Paul Marsden, Neil Ferris, and Josh Magnussen. Kyle’s expert and methodical approach is invaluable when assisting landlords with the sale and leasing of their properties, as well as when working with tenant's to secure a new space or renew in their current location. Kyle is an integral part of the Colliers Industrial Services Team, and his areas of expertise include a specialized focus within Land Marketing, Land Sales, Portfolios, Project Leasing, Project Marketing, and Transaction Services. As an key part of his team, Kyle has been personally responsible for facilitating dozens of client transactions, and has a proven track record of commitment and enthusiasm for each client he represents.
Jessica Basic started her career journey with Colliers back in 2010, where she demonstrated remarkable versatility, showcasing her talents in both the Calgary office and the Gold Coast Australia office. After working abroad, she returned to Canada, where she established herself as an adept transaction manager and associate, specializing in industrial real estate. As a professional in this field, Jessica plays a crucial role in supporting her team to list properties, conduct property tours, and manage client relationships. With her wealth of knowledge gathered from having worked in various commercial sectors such as office and retail, she has honed her specialty within the industrial real estate sector, demonstrating an exceptional aptitude for the intricacies of this niche area.
Jessica prides herself on having exceptional knowledge of various industrial sub-sectors, including distribution warehouses, manufacturing facilities, bulk storage, and R&D labs, to name a few. Jessica distinguishes herself with her client-centric approach to her work, consistently striving to deliver beyond her client’s expectations. With a proven track record of success, her contributions to the industry and her team have earned her admiration and respect from her colleagues and clients alike. She remains a key asset to her team, providing invaluable insights and support each step of the way.