ABOUT THE REIT
Management Team


Allied Properties REIT has an experienced and focused management team, led by the following senior executives:

Michael R. Emory: Michael is our President and CEO, as well as a trustee of the REIT. He is also President and CEO and a director of Allied Canadian Development Corporation, positions he has held since 1988. Prior to founding Allied Canadian Development in 1988, Michael was a partner at the law firm of Aird & Berlis LLP, specializing in corporate and real estate finance. Thomas G. Burns: Thomas is our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He was formerly Senior Vice President, Retail at DTZ Barnicke, as well as a member of DTZ’s Global Management Committee. During Tom’s 30 year career, he has distinguished himself in the Canadian Real Estate community in both the leasing of retail space and consulting on the repositioning of existing retail properties. He is a Business Administration graduate of Algonquin College specializing in Real Estate. Wayne L. Jacobs: Wayne is our Executive Vice President, Acquisitions. He is also Executive VP and a director of Allied Canadian Development Corporation, positions he has held since 1995. Prior to joining Allied Canadian Development in 1993, Wayne was employed by CB Richard Ellis, a leading national real estate brokerage firm. Prior to that, Wayne worked for both Oppenheimer and Lehman Brothers in New York City. Peter E. Sweeney: Peter is our Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. He was formerly Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at DTZ Barnicke, a leading real estate brokerage and advisory firm. Prior to that, he was Corporate Controller for a public real estate company and a Senior Accountant with Price Waterhouse. He is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of Ryerson University. Jennifer L. Irwin: Jennifer is our Vice President, Human Resources and Communications.  She was formerly Senior Director, Learning Infrastructure and Planning as well as Senior Director, Human Resources for Loblaw Companies Limited.  Prior to that, she held both national and international positions for Johnson Controls, Husky Injection Molding Systems and IKO.  Jennifer is a Certified Human Resources Professional and a graduate from the University of Western Ontario.