Carley Friesen is the acting manager of Housing Planning and Policy at the District of Saanich. The Housing Planning and Policy division is responsible for carrying out actions within the 2021 Housing Strategy, including increasing supports for non-market housing, carrying out the small-scale multi-unit housing regulatory changes, and other actions to help increase the supply and diversity of homes in Saanich. In 2024, Carley led the implementation of the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation, rezoning approximately 25,000 lots in Saanich.

In the Missing Middle Panel discussion, Carley will outline the District’s SSMUH zoning regulations and the role of missing middle in improving housing outcomes in Saanich and the region.

Harley Machielse serves as the Director of Engineering for the District of Saanich, where he leads a multifaceted team in planning, design and operations to ensures the delivery of essential municipal services and the management of $5 billion in public infrastructure. In addition to his current role, Harley leads the Permit and Application Modernization Program at Saanich. This new initiative focuses on digitizing the permitting process to enhance customer service and improve user experience. It also aims to foster internal collaboration across departments, modernize bylaws and policies, and streamline processes to make permitting more efficient and effective. In the upcoming panel discussion on The Missing Middle Housing, Harley will bring a perspective of aligning urban infrastructure and the modernization of permitting policies and processes.

Aman Gill is the President of Patriot Homes, a custom home building company in Greater Victoria known for its award-winning projects. With a background in Electrical Engineering and nearly 20 years as a Senior Executive in the tech sector, Aman combines technical expertise with a hands-on approach. He is a board member of the Victoria Residential Builder Association and serves on the Board of Variance in Saanich.

Clint has been in finance and real estate for 25+ years, including eight years at KPMG and 10 years as the CFO for one of Vancouver’s largest developers where he oversaw IT, Tax, Finance and Accounting. In the last fourteen years, Clint has been involved with the acquisition, development and delivery of over $2 billion of real estate.

When he’s not at work, you can find him reading a book, hosting a podcast, writing a newsletter or spending time with his wife and two teenage boys at the rink or football field. We still don’t know when he sleeps.