Great ideas come from everywhere in our company. We are experienced professionals, well versed in many sectors of the real estate and development industry. We approach our work with curiosity and determination, using what we learn to challenge and create sustainable projects, communities and assets. At Maclab Development Group, we focus on building a dynamic team comprised of the best talent and leadership. We empower our team to build fulfilling and meaningful careers while remaining unwavering in our commitments to our stakeholders, tenants, and to each other.
Marc de La Bruyère
Principal & Managing Director
Marc is the Principal and Managing Director of Maclab Development Group. His main areas of expertise are in property development, investment, and board governance. Following an early career as a management consultant, Marc joined Maclab in 1991
With deep connections to Alberta, he is passionate about building the community; he is a proud supporter, among other organizations, of the Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta,, the Citadel Theatre, the Edmonton Symphony and Winspear Centre, the University of Alberta, and the Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre.
A 2026 inductee into the Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame, Marc was awarded the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
He is married to Stacy Schiff, a biographer and historian. They have three children.
Bill Blais
President & CEO
Bill Blais is the President and CEO of Maclab Development Group, an Edmonton based real estate company. His 26 year career has always focused on real estate development, including mixed use multi family development, land development, office conversion, and hotel development. Recently, at Maclab Development Group, the focus includes the following:
o Development of Laurent and Eleanor, a two-tower project located adjacent to the University of Alberta campus and with connectivity to the bus transit centre and LRT. Laurent provides 493 student housing beds in a mix of Studio, 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units. After much study and time analyzing student housing projects this development put students mental, physical, and emotional well-being at the forefront with thoughtful design. This design includes, natural light, operable windows, in suite air conditioning, amenity and study areas including a fitness facility, secure bike storage, study rooms, common areas and a rooftop lounge. Fully furnished suites with ample storage space have been designed in this project. A management team and platform has been developed to operate, maintain, and lease this asset with the intention of rolling this platform out to several new student housing projects. Eleanor provides 260 rental units in a mix of 1- and 2-bedroom units and 12, 3-bedroom townhomes. As a typical apartment building, this project will provide housing for both students and young professionals.
o Design and development of the Parks project located on 108th Street and Jasper Avenue. This project is nearing the completion of phase one, a 366-unit tower that will ultimately be a 1,000-unit development. Located on Capital Boulevard, the project will serve both Norquest and MacEwan students along with professionals in the government district. The project is being developed next to the City of Edmonton’s new Urban Warehouse Park. Upon completion, the Parks will provide access to Edmonton’s Corona LRT station.
o Acquisition of Mill Woods Town Centre, a 56-acre enclosed mall that under Maclab will become Edmonton’s largest private redevelopment, creating a mixed use, transit-oriented development. This project will see over 6,000 housing units developed with active main floor frontages of both townhouses and retail.
o Management and oversight of the Maclab Development Group rental portfolio throughout Western Canada including Sir John Franklin and Cornerstone apartments. Sir John Franklin is located next to the University of Alberta and provides 120 rental units that cater significantly to the student population.
o Cornerstone is 120 rental units on the Simon Fraser Campus at Burnaby. Working with SFU’s trust UniverCity, Maclab acquired this asset near the end of development and has operated the property since acquisition. While the property is available to the market, given the location on campus the asset is leased entirely to students. Cornerstone is a TOD development, located next to SFU’s bus transit centre.
Bill is an active volunteer with UDI sitting on their Nodes and Corridors committee and with NAIOP on their Multifamily committee. Bill is a previous board member of the Fort Edmonton Management Company, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Canadian Home Builders Association Edmonton and is a Past Chair of the Board of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, prior member of the Alberta School of Business Alumni Association.
Bruce Bentley
Chair of the Board of Directors
Bruce Bentley is Chair of the Board of Directors of Maclab Development Group. Prior to his appointment as board chair in January 2017 he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Maclab Enterprises. He has an extensive knowledge base related to real estate operations and financial management; a background obtained in both public and private company environments.
Bruce has a strong belief in community involvement and currently chairs the Board of Directors of the Edmonton 2001 Athletics Legacy Foundation and chairs the Board of Governors of the Citadel Theatre. He has been actively involved with the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, the University of Alberta, the Fort Edmonton Management Company, the Edmonton Elks Football Club, the Canadian Football League and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. He sat on the Edmonton Committee to End Homelessness and the Edmonton Homeless Commission.
Bruce is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s School of Business and has pursued life-long learning including executive education at Stanford University and through the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Bruce and his wife Carol enjoy travelling the world and playing golf whenever possible. They have two adult sons, Cale, a chartered professional accountant, who lives with his wife and daughter in Switzerland, and Jase, a commercial airline pilot, who along with his wife, resides in Edmonton.
Michael Kwan
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Kwan is the Chief Financial Officer of Maclab Development Group, where he leads the company’s financial strategy, corporate planning, and capital management initiatives. With deep experience in private company advisory and corporate finance, Michael oversees all aspects of financial planning and analysis, reporting, treasury, taxation, and risk management. He works closely with Maclab’s partners and leadership team to support long‑term value creation and strengthen relationships across the business, financial, and development communities.
Before joining Maclab Development Group, Michael was a Senior Manager with Deloitte, one of the world’s leading professional services firms. In this role, he advised private companies on complex tax planning, estate and succession strategies, corporate reorganizations, and multi‑entity structuring.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and earned his Chartered Accountant designation in 2012. A passionate hockey fan, he can often be found on the ice or cheering from the stands at Rogers Place.
Toni Bos
Executive Assistant to Managing Director & Office Manager
Toni is the Executive Assistant to our Managing Director and she keeps the office running like a well-oiled machine as the Office Manager. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of customer service, and administration roles, bringing with her a considerable amount of knowledge and experience. She is passionate about building relationships and is always willing to lend a helping hand.
When not at work, she enjoys traveling, playing golf, riding her motorbike (GSXR 600), fostering dogs with GEARS (Greater Edmonton Area Rescue Society), and spending time with friends and family! Her proudest accomplishment to date is being the general contractor of leveling her house to the foundation and rebuilding it, 10-months from start to finish, while working full-time.
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Kimberly Ayers
Executive Assistant to Chair of the Board of Directors
Kimberly Ayers is the Executive Assistant to the Chair of Maclab Development Group and Second Street Fund. She brings a wealth of experience across diverse roles, including executive office and Board support, communications, policy development, professional development and labour relations.
Kim holds a Bachelor of Education degree with a minor in Education Psychology from the University of Alberta. With a strong commitment to her community, she volunteers her time in support of initiatives and her children’s activities. She also serves as an executive member of ASBA Zone 2/3.
Outside of work, Kim enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and has a passion for home design and renovation projects. She values time with family and friends, and shares a busy, active life with her husband and two boys. Most weekends, you’ll find her in a hockey arena cheering on her sons.
Lauren Henderson
Vice President, Operations
As Vice President, Operations at Maclab, Lauren Henderson oversees various operational functions at Maclab including Asset Management, Development Planning, Vertical Development and Marketing. She is responsible for evaluating the performance of existing assets/projects, reviewing acquisition opportunities, and leading the planning and execution of future development projects.
Lauren has been involved in several of Maclab’s major developments, including Laurent Student Housing and Eleanor, a mixed-use project that approximately 1,000 beds to Edmonton’s Garneau neighbourhood through a combination of purpose-built student housing and market rental units. She is also currently involved in The Parks development, where Phase 1 delivered 363 residential units to downtown Edmonton. In the pipeline, Lauren is helping develop the master plan for the Mill Woods Town Centre redevelopment, a transit-oriented community expected to deliver up to 10,000 residential units.
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction in Accounting and Finance from the University of Alberta (2019) and earned her CPA designation in 2022. She is actively involved in the real estate community as a board member of Edmonton CREW.
Outside of work, Lauren competes in the National Ringette League with the Edmonton WAM! and recently represented Canada at the 2025 World Ringette Championships. When she’s not in the office or training, Lauren enjoys traveling, hiking, and being at the lake.
Paul Biagi
Vice President, Land Development
As our Vice President, Land Development, Paul brings his passion to developing communities through work ethic, leadership and creativity. Born and raised in Edmonton, Paul has been actively involved in the land development industry for over 25 years; overseeing all aspects of a new community development from construction to sales, while working closely with our planners, engineers, builders, contractors and residents. He is committed to building communities that last for generations.
As a husband and father of three beautiful girls, Paul strives to develop neighbourhoods that provides its residents with a sense of belonging, security, and safety. To give back, Paul volunteers his time to coach community sports and sits on the City of Leduc’s and City of Spruce Grove’s BILD committees.
Jenn Squires
Horizontal Development Manager
Jenn is a project manager for residential land development projects. She has grown her career in Edmonton’s residential construction and land development industry. With a background in Architectural Engineering Technology and over 14 years of experience in project management, Jenn has had the privilege of contributing to the development and construction of numerous communities in the Edmonton Metropolitan region. Jenn is responsible for collaborating with a team of consultants to design and build roads, parks, and to deliver serviced lots to our builders, but her passion lies in giving attention to the details that shape the sense of community and create places that people proudly call home.
Jenn actively supports the land development industry as a member of BILD and serves as the Vice President of the YEG Women in Land Development non-profit. In her free time, you’ll find Jenn enjoying being terrible at slo-pitch or golf, collecting new and old vinyl records, or with her dog exploring Edmonton’s incredible river valley or camping and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
Joshua Cura
Marketing Manager
Joshua is the Marketing Manager for Maclab Development Group. With a degree in Design and Business Marketing, Joshua blends creativity with strategic vision to drive impactful marketing campaigns and elevate brand presence. With 7 years of experience in the marketing and design field, Joshua has successfully managed a wide range of projects, from developing branded collateral to creating engaging digital content. His expertise spans graphic design, product management, content creation, social media strategy, digital ads management, ensuring that each campaign is well-rounded and designed to maximize engagement.
As a collaborative team member, Joshua works closely with the Vertical, Horizontal, and Commercial divisions of MDG as well as key stakeholders to produce compelling marketing initiatives that reflect the distinct qualities of each property and neighbourhood. Through his combination of design expertise and marketing acumen, Joshua helps real estate professionals and firms connect with prospective buyers, tenants, and investors, fostering growth and brand loyalty in a competitive market.
Outside of work, he likes to go bouldering, hiking, playing racquet sports, cooking, and spending time with his loved ones!
Jamey Singh
Vertical Development Manager
An Honor’s graduate of NAIT’s B.C.E.T. program in 1980, and winner of the ASET Technologist of the Year award in 2013, Jamey brings over 43 years of construction experience spanning across Canada. In the past six years, Jamey has played a key role in the successful delivery of The Glenora, Grande Prairie Hospital, Stanton Territorial Hospital, Building BG at ICE District and South Valley line LRT.
Currently, Jamey is Manager of Construction for Maclab Development Group on two major high-rise residential projects in Edmonton. The Garneau project is a twin tower student residence and market tower, and the Parks is a market rental tower in downtown Edmonton. It is his leadership, approachable demeanor, and ability to make sound decisions based on his team’s collaboration that distinguishes Jamey. Very much respected, he also returns that respect – often becoming a mentor to those who collaborate with him on a project. As an ASET member, he is dedicated to advocating for his profession, and providing the next generation of construction professionals with opportunities to ensure they are technically prepared. Jamey’s passion is playing an active role in driving consistency in operational excellence and practices in all projects he is involved with.
RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Jamey’s vast residential project experience spanning over his career includes several types of housing projects. From several custom-built homes, duplexes, and wood-framed apartment buildings in Edmonton. Multi-Storey projects such as Tegler Terrace, River Cree Marriott Hotel, Humber College Student Residence, University of Alberta International House, The Oliver, Raymond Block, The MacLaren, The Glenora, Citizen, The Switch, The Laurent, Eleanor, The Parks, and currently rezoning phase 1 of Millwoods Town Centre which encompasses two residential market towers.
NAIT RELATED PROJECTS
Jamey has worked on two of NAIT’s most recent projects as the COO for Clark Builders including the Feltham Centre (CAT) being one of the largest buildings on the NAIT Campus. The Productivity and Innovation Centre (PIC) is the other building which is a 170,000 SF applied research and teaching facility that houses advanced manufacturing and testing labs.
Jamey continues to promote NAIT and credits his NAIT education as the foundation for his successful career. In 2015, Jamey became the Chair of NAIT’s BTCM Program Advisory Committee. Jamey is currently in his tenth year leading the Committee and continues to support the program from the industry perspective. Maclab Development Group has been an Industry Sponsor for the 4th year NAIT BTCM Capstone Teams for the past three years.
Christy Tubi
Project Manager
Christy is a dedicated Project Manager responsible for managing projects within our vertical development portfolio, bringing a wealth of experience in commercial and residential real estate development spanning over 11 years. Her journey in the construction and development industry is marked by a strong foundation in civil engineering, coupled with a strategic approach to project management.
Christy holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Windsor and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is currently pursuing her MBA from the University of Fredericton, further enhancing her expertise in business and management.
Currently, Christy is working on the Parks development project which is a market rental tower in downtown Edmonton. Christy is also working on the Mill Woods Town Center development project. With a unique blend of technical expertise, creative flair, and a passion for continuous learning, Christy is thrilled to be a valuable part of the Maclab team.
Outside the office, Christy enjoys cooking and travelling. Family time is her treasured sanctuary, and she enjoys the simple pleasures of sharing moments with loved ones.
Candace Smashnuk
Commercial Property Manager
Candace is a dedicated commercial property manager at MDG, focused on optimizing operations and enhancing tenant experiences across a diverse portfolio of properties. She excels at building strong relationships with tenants, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining high standards of service. Candace’s proactive approach to communication and customer service makes her a trusted point of contact for tenants and stakeholders alike.
Beyond managing day-to-day operations, Candace is involved in strategic planning to enhance property value and ensure long-term competitiveness. She is passionate about fostering a sense of community within her properties, organizing events that promote networking and collaboration among tenants.
Outside of work, Candace enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends, maintaining a healthy work-life balance while staying committed to her role in driving growth and creating vibrant, successful commercial spaces.
Amy Tran
Commercial Property Administrator
Amy Tran is a Commercial Property Administrator at Maclab Development Group. With a background in Human Resource Management and over six years of experience in customer service and hospitality, Amy brings a people-focused approach to commercial property management. She works closely with the Commercial Property Manager to coordinate lease administration, vendor services, and tenant communications, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the portfolio.
Her experience in HR and hospitality gives her a strong foundation in organization, communication, and relationship-building. Outside of work, Amy enjoys going to the gym, playing pickleball, spending time outdoors, travelling, and being with friends and family.
Alizeh Raza
Property Accountant
Alizeh joined Maclab Development Group as Property Accountant in 2023. Her responsibilities include full cycle accounting for the commercial retail portfolio, cashflow reporting and taxation compliance. As a property accountant, Alizeh understands the importance of accurate financial reporting and is committed to ensuring that the financial reports are timely, reliable, and compliant with relevant regulations.
She is part qualified Chartered Certified Accountant who is currently working towards obtaining her CPA designation. She has completed her ACCA (UK) certification, gaining expertise in financial reporting, taxation, and management accounting.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Alizeh has a passion for playing badminton and traveling. She enjoys staying active and maintaining a healthy, fun lifestyle.
Darlington Mandondo
Controller
Darlington joined Maclab in July 2022 as Controller in the Finance department after starting off his career with Deloitte, and then working as a Controller in the construction industry in the Northwest Territories. He grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to Canada in 2012 to pursue post-secondary studies. He currently holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the Memorial University of Newfoundland and a CPA designation. Darlington is currently pursuing an MBA online with the University of Fredericton with an anticipated graduation of summer 2023.
He will oversee the financial reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, and coordination of the day-to-day activities of the Finance team. In his spare time, Darlington enjoys all the sports – in particular, playing soccer and basketball or watching the NBA and the English Premier League.
Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship – Denzel Washington
Kathryn Rebibes
Treasury & Project Accountant
Kathryn believes that “You never stop learning because life never stops teaching.”
She joined Maclab Development Group in 2014. Her role involves cash flow management, short term money market and processing accounts payable and receivables. She provides support for the whole finance team with special projects and year end accounting.
She studied at NAIT and holds a diploma in Business Administration-Accounting.
Outside of work, she loves cooking, traveling and spending quality time with her family.
Marilyn Tran
Senior Accountant
Marilyn joined Maclab Development Group as a Senior Accountant in 2021. Her role involves reviewing monthly and year end accounting data in compiling of financial statements and tax returns. She works with the corporate finance team to support the function of accurate and timely financial reporting and ensuring accounting best practices.
Marilyn has a Bachelor of Commerce - After Degree from the University of Alberta and received her CPA designation in 2018.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Derek Hansen
Corporate Accountant
Derek joined Maclab Development Group as a Corporate Accountant in 2021. He assists in providing management with accurate and timely accounting information. His role involves preparing financial reporting, management reporting and tax returns.
Derek has a Bachelor of Commerce – Major in Accounting from MacEwan University.
Outside of work, he enjoys running, gaming, and reading.
Gurmeet Mahal
Corporate Accountant
Gurmeet joined Maclab Development Group in 2014 as a corporate accountant. Her role involves preparing monthly and year end accounting files, financial statements and tax returns. She maintains and prepares accurate financial records and provides senior management, auditors and shareholders with pertinent financial information.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Gurmeet has a Bachelor of Management degree from Concordia University of Edmonton and received her CPA designation in 2014.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Gurmen Aujla
Real Estate & Investments Analyst
As our Real Estate and Investments Analyst, Gurmen is responsible for updating and maintaining cash flow models. He analyzes changes in cash flow, coordinates loan draws for development projects, and assists management in updating our budget.
In 2021, Gurmen completed his Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance, at the University of Alberta. He joined our team in 2022 and is currently working towards his CFA designation.
In his free time, Gurmen enjoys playing soccer and golf, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Kanchan Soni
Accounts Payable Administrator
Kanchan has joined Maclab as an Accounts Payable Administrator in October 2023. She is a committed person with over 7+ years of experience into Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. She has accomplished multiple recognitions throughout her career. Her main at responsibility at Maclab includes receiving, verifying, and processing invoices, maintain vendor accounts, processing payments and posting payable activity.
Kanchan has a Bachelor of Commerce degree with major in accounting and finance from India. She is looking forward to pursuing her designation. Kanchan believes in teamwork, very passionate to learn new things and work in a challenging environment.
In free time and outside work Kanchan enjoy watching movies, spending time with friends and family, cooking, travelling and like to play cards.
Efe Egona
Real Estate Financial & Asset Analyst
Efe Egona joined Maclab Development Group in 2025 and plays a key role in supporting the company’s investment and asset management strategies through financial modeling, valuation, and market analysis. His work bridges the numbers with the narrative—building detailed cash flow models, evaluating acquisitions, and helping guide decisions that shape the performance of residential and mixed-use properties across the portfolio.
With a background in Economics and Marketing from MacEwan University, Efe brings a dual lens to his work: one rooted in technical analysis, and the other in strategic thinking. He previously helped launch the MacEwan Real Estate Club, creating space for students to engage with industry professionals and grow their understanding of the field. Before joining Maclab, he developed foundational experience in valuation and real estate research across a range of asset types.
Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, with family roots in Otor-Oweh (Isoko North), Efe now lives in Edmonton. Away from the spreadsheets, he’s often reading, exploring the city through a camera lens, or sneaking in a quick round of golf.
Tariro Dube
Treasury & Project Accountant
Tariro joined Maclab Development Group in 2025 and works as a Treasury Accountant, focusing on cash flow analysis, bank reconciliations, and budget forecasting. With over 11 years of experience in finance, banking, real estate, and investment, she brings a well-rounded and practical approach to her work.
She holds a Master’s degree in Banking & Financial Economics and is currently pursuing a Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst certificate.
Outside of work, she enjoys sketching or drawing, traveling, playing tennis and spending time with family and friends .