Who We Are / Our Team

Great projects are fueled by great people.

One integrated team of planners, builders, property experts, accountants, analysts, and dreamers, all building possibility together.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Meet the minds behind our portfolio.

Troika’s executive team brings development, construction, finance and legal expertise to every one of our projects across North America.

Renee Merrifield

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Renee founded Troika and has led it for more than 25 years, through multiple market cycles and across four provinces. She sets the company’s strategy, leads investor and partner relationships, and draws on long-standing connections to source new development opportunities. She served as a Member of the BC Legislative Assembly from 2020 to 2024 and holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool.

Carlos Alentejano

Chief Operating Officer

Carlos leads the business operations behind Troika’s projects, spanning sales, leasing, marketing and human resources. He joined Troika in 2019 and became COO in 2023, after serving as COO of New Era Nutrition and spending 17 years in sales and operations leadership with PepsiCo Canada.

Jeff Kennedy

Chief Financial Officer

Jeff oversees investments, finance and accounting, leading debt and equity financing and acquisitions across Troika’s development pipeline. He joined Troika in 2020 and became CFO in 2024, after real estate roles with Hungerford Properties, TD Greystone and Avison Young. He holds a BA in Economics with Distinction from Queen’s University.

Kerry McDowell

Vice President, Construction

Kerry leads construction operations, accountable for project delivery, field execution, safety and quality. He brings more than 20 years of construction leadership across residential, commercial and large-scale projects, including senior roles at Dilworth Homes and Conwest Contracting, and serves as Vice President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Central Okanagan.

Mikhail Wasylyk

Vice President, Investments and Development

Mik leads project execution across investment and development, from feasibility and budgeting to consultant coordination and delivery. One of Troika’s longest-standing team members, he started as a development intern in 2016 after beginning his career as a labourer with a Kelowna builder. He holds a BASc in Civil Engineering from UBC Okanagan.

Brendan Kennedy

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Legal

Brendan oversees legal matters across Troika and its companies, including construction contracts, partnerships, financing and governance. He joined Troika as General Counsel in 2025 after five years at Stikeman Elliott LLP practising capital markets, M&A, real estate and securities law. He holds a JD from UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law.

Our People

One team, from first sketch to move-in day

Because we develop, build and manage under one roof, the people who plan a community are down the hall from the people who build and run it.

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Advisory Board

Guidance from experienced leaders in real estate and business

Ken Voth

Board Member

Ken Voth is at the helm of a family-owned development and investment enterprise headquartered in White Rock, specializing in residential, industrial, and commercial projects across the Lower Mainland, Okanagan, and the Northwest and Eastern U.S.A. With over 52 years of experience and ownership in both the development and construction industries, Ken invests his time in his company as well as the next generation. Beyond his primary business, Ken has displayed his commitment to community service by serving as a credit union director since 1980, retiring after over 40 years on the board of First West Credit Union. In addition, Ken is a philanthropist, and supports his community through the support of causes such as Canuck Place, Coast Mental Health, and Mackie’s Place.

Renee Merrifield

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Renee founded Troika and has led it for more than 25 years, through multiple market cycles and across four provinces. She sets the company’s strategy, leads investor and partner relationships, and draws on long-standing connections to source new development opportunities. She served as a Member of the BC Legislative Assembly from 2020 to 2024 and holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool.

Brad Klassen

Partner

Brad is the CGO of the Troika Group and has been a partner at Troika since 2007. With expertise in governance, Brad focuses on regulatory compliance, Advisory Board coordination, and partnerships with banks, investors, and joint venture collaborators. This new role allows Troika to bolster its commitment to transparency, strategic growth, and sound governance principles.

Michael Beattie

Board Member

With over 23 years of dedicated leadership and experience in the real estate industry, Michael Beattie has established a reputation for delivering results with integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to the success of people and places. He joined Grosvenor in 2000 and served as the rm’s Chief Investment Officer & Executive Vice President between 2011 and 2023. Under his guidance, Grosvenor’s investment portfolio grew from $1.8bn in 2011 to $4.2bn in 2018. Before Grosvenor, Michael worked with a private developer in Calgary and as a broker at Colliers International. Michael has served on the boards of Wheatsheaf Group Canada Limited, Ostara, and the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE). He also contributed as an advisory board member for the Urban Land Institute of British Columbia (ULI BC) and as a member of several industry organizations.

Tom Knoepfel

Board Member

Tom Knoepfel is a senior commercial real estate executive with more than 40 years of experience working with leading institutional investors across Canada. He has held senior management roles with organizations including Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Ivanhoé Cambridge, and Cadillac Fairview, specializing in property management, leasing, and large-scale portfolio operations across the office and retail sectors. From 2010 to 2021, Tom served as Portfolio Manager for Western Canada at Cadillac Fairview, overseeing an $8 billion portfolio of shopping centres and office properties across Vancouver, Richmond, Calgary, and Winnipeg, and leading teams of more than 600 professionals. He later assumed national responsibility for Cadillac Fairview’s shopping centre portfolio, guiding 18 properties valued at $12 billion through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. A respected industry leader, Tom has served as President of NAIOP Vancouver and BOMA BC and is a frequent speaker at major real estate forums. Since retiring from Cadillac Fairview, he remains active as Managing Broker for Chard Developments, a board member of Hyland Properties, and an advisory board member of Cedar Coast, while supporting community initiatives through his advisory role with Mackie’s Place.

Laurie Clark

Board Member

Laurie Clark, a renowned technology innovator and Founder/CEO of Onyen Corporation, the fastest-growing tech company in Canada, recognized by RBC’s ‘One to Watch’ and ‘Women of Influence’ in 2023. She is also the founder of Canchek Corporation, a leading anti-money laundering system, and Smarten Up Institute (SUI), providing investment professionals with proficiency training. Laurie has successfully started, grown, and sold three prior companies, and is a staunch advocate for diversity, financial literacy, and social responsibility, supporting various causes including disabled youth, battered women, immigrants, financial professionals, and military veterans. She has been honored by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in the Trailblazers and Trendsetters category in 2017 and 2019, and in 2021 for the WXN STEM category. Laurie also serves on multiple boards and is passionate about empowering women in business.

Careers

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We’re always looking for people who want to build communities that last.
See our open roles and what it’s like to work at Troika.

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