Redefining Commercial Real Estate Management
Inside Edge Properties is a premium, full-service real estate management company that brings innovative and strategic thinking to the commercial real estate industry in the greater Ottawa area.
Our fully integrated team delivers sound advice and professional support to clients at every stage of the real estate investment and management process.
We develop disciplined and sustainable investment strategies and identify well-located assets with stable income and value-add potential. Our experienced team handles the acquisition process and manages the real estate over the life cycle of the investment.
We provide owners with effective and professional services, including asset management, property management, project management and leasing. We work to preserve and enhance the value of your investments and we streamline financial reporting with an industry-leading, integrated platform. From monthly financial statements to the detailed accounting required by institutional investors, we provide the financial information investors need to make well-informed decisions.
Inside Edge identifies opportunities to enhance value by improving occupancy levels, creating operating efficiencies, asset repositioning and redevelopment. We are a committed team of highly experienced commercial real estate professionals.



David Hunter President

A licensed engineer and certified project manager, David is a “big picture” leader who never loses sight of the details. David manages the day-to-day business activities and is involved in all business transactions and corporate operations. With a degree in Electrical Engineering, David has been, and continues to be, instrumental in overseeing the company’s operational activities, service delivery, construction projects and investments. At Inside Edge, David helped pioneer advanced tenant services and client-reporting capabilities. Today, he lends his considerable expertise by following a disciplined strategy that ensures investments are focused on specifically targeted properties designed to achieve risk-adjusted returns.
Prior to joining the company, David worked for a local engineering firm that focused on large-scale real estate construction projects. He has left his mark on a number of landmark projects in the National Capital Region.


Taylor Hunter Senior Vice President

Taylor is responsible for managing the company’s strategic direction, leasing and business development efforts. Taylor’s calculated insight and superior management skills allow him to effectively oversee the company’s expanding commercial real estate portfolio. His ability to think critically and recognize innovative opportunities has resulted in success in other areas of the business, including acquisitions and corporate communications.
His experience extends to all aspects of the business including property management, project management, asset management and leasing. He is a trusted industry expert with a focus on office, retail and industrial assets.
His in-depth knowledge of commercial real estate, particularly in the Ottawa and surrounding area, has been fundamental to the company’s growth and achievements. Taylor is a licensed real estate broker who is registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario. He has been with Inside Edge since he graduated from Carleton University in 2006 with a degree that includes a concentration in business law.


Jordan R. Bianconi Vice President, Acquisitions & Business Development

Jordan is a proven real estate professional who has experience in all major areas of commercial real estate including the office, retail, industrial and development-land sectors. At Inside Edge, Jordan is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the Inside Edge platform and its investment activities, including sourcing opportunities, structuring and negotiating agreements with partners, and assisting in the underwriting, due diligence, and asset-management processes. Having executed more than $500 million in real estate transactions for a wide array of clients, Jordan has considerable experience with private, institutional and owner-users as well as REITS, public and crown corporations. With a thorough understanding of key market dynamics and challenges, Jordan’s services have been used to determine highest and best use of properties and portfolios, while assisting with determining proper acquisition or dispositions strategies as well as marketing and leasing solutions.
Prior to joining Inside Edge Properties, Jordan worked with Newmark Knight Frank Devencore as a Tenant Representative, Colliers International as a member of the National Investment Team and Bassi Construction as the Director of Real Estate and Business Development.


Brett Merriman Chief Operating Officer

Brett Merriman Chief Operating Officer
Brett comes to Inside Edge with a broad range of experience in international business, accounting, banking, audit and taxation. As a Chartered Professional Accountant registered with CPA Ontario, we rely on Brett’s ability to constantly challenge and improve existing processes and systems while speaking clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues about detailed financial issues. Decisive and calm under pressure and never hesitant to put forward alternative viewpoints supported by logic, data and analysis, Brett is quick to identify key issues and oer reasonable and creative solutions.
Brett graduated from Carleton University in 2008 with his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree and was registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario just two years later. Previously, he has held senior financial leadership positions at RBR Ltd, Senstar Corp, and ProSlide Technology, after articling with Ginsberg Gluzman Fage & Levitz, LLP in Ottawa.


Heather Cannon Director of Property Management

Heather Cannon Director of Property Management
A designated accountant and certified property and facilities manager, Heather has held positions in both finance and property management for over 30 years, most recently with Westeinde Group and Windmill Developments as Vice President, Operations, and Director, Client Services, respectively.
She has collaborated regularly in the areas of construction, development and leasing on a variety of commercial and residential projects. Holding both professionalism and ethics in high regard in her negotiations and relationships, Heather has worked with a variety of tenants over the years ranging from small retail businesses to large government departments.
Heather’s strong organizational and communication skills coupled with her industry experience have been integral in building and mentoring a solid property management team at Inside Edge. Heather currently leads a team of 14 dedicated employees that includes building operators, property administrators and property managers. Working together, they provide exceptional service to both our tenants and our clients. Heather believes training is a critical component of her team’s success and promotes it heavily to improve their professional and personal skills. The challenges of effective property management require a strong team where all members respect each other and work together to achieve success.


Cameron Bates Controller

Cameron Bates Controller
A Chartered Professional Accountant, Cameron is an experienced, focused and hard-working member of the Inside Edge team. Detailed-oriented, his role is to plan, direct and coordinate all financial operations and manage all financial data to ensure accurate internal and external reports. Cameron is a key contributor to the ongoing success of both the company and its clients—his financial acumen, advice and keen eye for detail are just some of the strong assets he brings to Inside Edge.
A graduate of Carleton University, Cameron holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree that he received in 2015. He has been registered with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario since 2018.


Mat Dagenais Project Manager

Mat Dagenais Project Manager
A 20-year veteran of the commercial construction industry, Mat began his career as a Red-Seal-certified carpenter. As a construction company owner on the West Coast and, now, as a Project Manager for Inside Edge, his commitment to excellence and time management is reflected in every assignment he takes on. Supervising building upgrades, tenant improvements and new construction, Mat has become well known for his attention to detail and insistence on high-quality workmanship. Mat adopts a forward-thinking programmatic approach when focusing on cost control and risk management, allowing for positive results which are imperative to the success of our clients.
Over the years, Mat has come to realize that although he loves hands-on construction, his true passion is developing solid client relationships built on trust. A graduate of Camosun College in Victoria, BC, Mat’s experience in project management—from fit-ups and renovations to new-building construction—has allowed him to become a highly regarded member of the Inside Edge team.


Ryan Aubertin Leasing Manager

Ryan Aubertin Leasing Manager
Ryan is responsible for Inside Edge Properties leasing transactions. Having worked for a global commercial real estate firm prior to joining Inside Edge, Ryan brings a unique set of skills and experience to our team. His understanding of commercial lease transactions allows him to provide insights that benefit both landlords and tenants. Prior to joining Inside Edge, Ryan focused on the commercial leasing of office, industrial and retail properties with Colliers International. Ryan was responsible for leasing over one million square feet for one of Ottawa’s largest commercial real estate portfolios owned by Manulife Real Estate.
Ryan has a range of experience assisting a variety of tenants and landlords including private, institutional and pension-fund clientele. A bilingual and licensed real estate agent, Ryan is responsible for sourcing new opportunities, analyzing deal metrics, negotiating proposals with tenants, facilitating lease agreements from start to finish and coordinating tenant fit-ups with our project management team.


Victor Akinbobola Asset Manager

Victor Akinbobola Asset Manager
With significant experience in the real estate finance industry, Victor is responsible for Inside Edge Properties’ Asset Management. His focus is on underwriting new investment opportunities, monitoring assets to ensure optimal performance and developing and implementing value-enhancing strategies for our clients. Victor also uses his expertise to identify opportunities for improved performance and liaises with other internal departments to both create operating efficiencies and maximize returns.
Prior to joining Inside Edge Properties, Victor worked in the valuation division of CBRE Limited where he assisted in underwriting over $ 1.5 billion worth of real estate for clients such as Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust. While at CBRE, Victor was also responsible for providing market and technical advice, financial analysis, and valuation support for corporate, institutional and private equity investors. At IEP, Victor’s areas of focus are in retail, office, industrial and mixed-use investments. Victor received his bachelor degree in commerce with a concentration in Accounting from Carleton University.
The Company We Keep
Satisfied owners and tenants are at the heart of Inside Edge. For more than 20 years we have partnered with many of the Ottawa region’s most successful commercial real estate investors and provided exceptional experiences for local, national and international tenants.
Great clients drive us to embrace innovation, grow value and continuously refine services to meet evolving trends. Working side-by-side with a broad range of clients from small investment groups to institutions and financial managers, we enjoy a reputation as one of Ottawa’s most trusted commercial real estate partners.
Highly focused and driven people are the backbone of our business. Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity and creativity. We strive to create an environment that will attract the best and brightest talent. Our track record of delivering exceptional returns is built on a set of common values. We stand behind each other and every one of our investors, tenants and business partners. We meet our commitments and, quite simply, we do what we say we will do. As real estate owners, we understand what adds value for investors and tenants and we apply that knowledge to every investment in our portfolio.