As Vice President, Development, Isaac leads commercial, industrial and mixed-use residential projects through the development process. He joined the Anthem team in 2020, bringing with him over 20 years of real estate experience. Throughout his career, he's touched nearly every stage of a project life cycle, from the residential sales floor, to commercial leasing, site acquisition and full cycle development, giving him valuable insight on a variety of end users and a comprehensive understanding of the development process.

Blaire manages many of the firm's most complex projects, specializing in sustainability and project management. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, her experience included working with environmental non-governmental organizations, research and policy consultancies, and architectural and planning firms across Canada. Blaire holds a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation and Resource Management from the University of Alberta. She is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Chris Jarvie, RPP MCIP is the Director of Development Services for the City of Coquitlam, one of the fastest growing cities in BC, with over 20 years of experience in development review and approvals. Having worked for three diverse municipalities, he has gained significant experience working in large and small municipalities by developing small-scale infill housing, transit-oriented high-density mixed use projects, master planned communities, and greenfield development while simultaneously managing political, environmental and rural challenges.

Nicole Jerick brings a diverse communications background to Talk Shop, having supported a variety of clients, both large and small, find their voice and share their stories. Well-versed in corporate communications, media relations, thought leadership, and profile building, Nicole oversees Talk Shop’s Real Estate division, supporting a growing team and a portfolio of clients, including Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Adera, MOSAIC, Westbank, Low Tide Properties, Mission Group, and more. Understanding the intricacies needed to launch a project and generate leads, Nicole knows how to cut through the clutter and generate brand-propelling media coverage.

With experience reporting for television and online news publications, Victoria brings more than ten years of experience in media and communications to the Talk Shop’s team. Victoria also works as a lecturer at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, teaching in both the undergraduate and MBA programs. Having delivered media training sessions to Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the University of British Columbia, Destination BC, SAP, PayByPhone, Herschel Supply Co., and countless others, Victoria knows how to support leaders in delivering clear messaging and navigating tough questions.

Kelly Lin is a partner at Terra Housing, one of the oldest and largest social purpose real estate developers and consutlants in Western Canada. She is also the Executive Director of Tofino Housing Corporation, a municipal owned housing authority at Tofino, BC. Kelly brings over 20 years’ experience in both public and private community development sectors as a former architect, private developer and now dedicated social purpose developer and consultant. She has demonstrated passion to provide fair opportunities and real economic solutions in the provision of community housing. Kelly leads diversified project teams to find successful solutions for complex housing, corporate and master planning community development challenges. She has been involved with the development of thousands of housing units, community spaces, hospitals, commercial buildings and has worked with a variety of organizations, including private, non profit, indigenous and other governments.
Kelly holds a double master's degree from New York University: a Master in Real Estate Finance and Investment and Master in Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture. She is currently certified as a Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED) from the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officer (Cando).

Kelly volunteers on the board of the Women of Urban Development Institute (UDI), Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC, Charlford House Society for Women, and is a long time volunteer with Vancouver Adaptive SnowSports Society as a ski instructor teaching people with disabilities.

Andrew Merrill, RPP MCIP is the General Manager of Planning and Development for the City of Coquitlam. Originally from the East Coast, he has a Masters in Planning with a concentration in Urban Design from UBC. Andrew has over 20 years of experience in community planning, development approvals, public engagement, facilitating housing affordability, and urban design. His current work involves leading a team of 135 guiding transit-oriented development and infill housing for one of the fastest growing cities in BC.

Michael is in the business of planning, designing, and building great communities that inspire and add value in every dimension of community life. He brings over 35 years of experience from across North America and around the World in areas of public and private sector design, development and finance. He is President of MVH Urban Planning & Design Inc. and Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University and Vancouver Island University. MVH continues to win numerous provincial and national awards for innovative cutting-edge development planning and design. Michael was made a fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners in 2016 for his distinguished career and contributions to the professional.