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Manager, Investor Relations

Greg ran a successful Outdoor Advertising Company and manufacturing business (10 years), then an IT supply and software training company in South Africa (10 years) before immigrating to Canada with his family in 1998. He has since worked for one of the largest IT and Communications providers (17 years). He also works for the Canadian Armed Forces (Captain and various roles including Commanding Officer, 15 years served). During this time Greg gained much experience in marketing, sales, business, technology, people management skills, real estate and development projects. He also has numerous IT Certifications.

He is invested in multiple property sectors and became one of the early investors in the Fund in 2020. Greg oversees the WCMIF Investor Portal, monthly account statements, assists Dealer Representatives and existing clients as Manager, Investor Relations. He is based out of South Surrey and Lake Country, BC. Outside of work, he enjoys relaxing on his deck or down by the lake. He is a keen gardener and online gamer and enjoys all inclusive travel when time permits.

Project Controller – CPA, MBA

Aaryaman (‘AR’) is a finance professional with extensive experience in real estate development, internal audit, and capital markets. He began his career at RSM, a multi-national consulting firm, where he spent three years in internal audit, building a strong foundation in risk management, internal controls, and process optimization. Since relocating to Canada, he has focused on multifamily and purpose-built rental developments across British Columbia, including projects supported by CMHC programs.

As project controller his focus is on financial reporting and construction financing, supporting projects from acquisition through to stabilization. Aaryaman also holds a mortgage broker license and brings a strategic understanding of capital structuring. He has been a part of the Western Canada Monthly Income Fund and its affiliated entities including Easy Invest since 2021, contributing to the fund’s growth and operational integrity. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking on the mountain trails and swimming in the pristine lakes of the coastal mountains.

VP, Development and Capital Markets

Ryan is a finance professional with 15 years of experience spanning corporate banking, capital advisory, and commercial real estate. He began his career at one of the world’s largest financial institutions, working on a range of commercial real estate and corporate financing transactions. He later established his own capital advisory practice, structuring financing solutions for a wide variety of real estate projects across Canada and the U.S.—work that ultimately led to direct involvement as a general partner in projects across North America. Since then, Ryan has been involved in value-add, adaptive reuse, and ground-up development initiatives, bringing a hands-on approach to both underwriting and execution.

As Vice-President, Development & Capital Markets at WCMIF, he oversees site acquisitions, development, and capital structuring to support the Fund’s expanding project pipeline. A Vancouver native, Ryan combines local market insight with a fundamentals-driven approach to development. Outside of work, he enjoys chasing trout on the fly and bluebird days on the coastal mountains.

Founder & Chief Investment Officer

Born and raised in the Netherlands he immigrated to Canada in 1984. After a successful career in the Meetings-Incentives-Convention-Events Industry where he planned and directed extensive multi-week programs for business and tourism groups from across the world, he started his career in real estate in 2003 with the purchase of his first investment property. In 2006 he was contracted by a mid-sized Canadian development group to open an office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands to establish capital-raising facilities for Canadian real estate investments.

Upon his return to Canada in 2009 he founded the Canada Pacific Investment Group. Under this banner a variety of capital syndications have been completed for developer clients.

Through this wide range of international investment & project experience, Ralph has acquired a unique skill set mix of an expert understanding of private investment structures coupled with the ability to evaluate real estate projects, complemented with an in-depth knowledge of planning and executing extended marketing campaigns. He leads each of the Funds projects development teams.

From 2018 to 2025 he also held the position of Chief Compliance Officer for Easy- Invest, a related-party Exempt Market Dealer that is involved in the promotion of the Trust.

Outside of work, Ralph enjoys traveling and riding adventure motorbikes to remote locales.