About JR Mercantile Commercial Real Estate Advisors
JR Mercantile is a boutique Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Advisory firm in Calgary. Although we’re known for our inner-city expertise in retail and restaurants, we support clients with a diverse range of commercial and industrial properties across Alberta.
Why Choose Us As Your Preferred Commercial Real Estate Advisor?
A key reason you work with us is because we don’t over-extend our team. By limiting our number of engagements, we maintain our customer service standards. As a result, we’re able to commit the time needed to support you and get the job done right.
Our Approach with Leasing Properties
We take the time necessary to understand you, your needs, and your property. Our goal is to recognize the larger opportunity for your property, that others will miss. Then we partner with you to bring your properties to life. This includes making your properties easier to find and to show remotely. The result is reduced vacancy times and maximized value realized.
Unlike other brokerages, we operate with a team structure that enables cooperation amongst brokers. Our collaborative compensation structure eliminates the competition within our team and allows everyone to do what’s right for clients.
Our Team
About Jeff
Jeff is the owner and Broker of JR Mercantile. He has 20 plus years of commercial real estate advisory experience, focused on inner-city and mixed-use developments. His clients range from institutional landlords to local entrepreneurial developers, high profile restauranteurs to national retailers.
Jeff participates early in the design phase to help ensure the commercial environment is not only readily leasable but workable for both Landlord and Tenant. The end-product is increased value and long-term stability of tenancy.
He started his career with a large international brokerage firm. Jeff spent several years leasing enclosed malls with one of Canada’s largest pension funds. He travelled across Canada with boutique tenant representation firms and has led the leasing initiatives of some of Canada’s most innovative mixed-use developers. In 2017, 2018 and 2019 he was the Co-Star Power Broker Award recipient for retail leasing transactions.
When not working on behalf of his clients, he’s spending quality time with his wife and four kids. He’s always doing something outdoors or battling with his cello.
About Alex
Alex joined the JR Mercantile team in July of 2020. He utilizes an analytical approach to find creative solutions for tenants and landlords, which he gained from studying Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan.
He lived abroad for a year, traveling throughout South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition to creating unique stories, he was able to build lasting relationships with people from different parts of the world making him the people person he is today.
When not in the office you can find him hiking in the Rockies or golfing at many different courses within Calgary and the surrounding areas.
About Andrew
Andrew joined JR Mercantile in March 2021, specializing in healthcare leasing and sales. He combines his passion for Real Estate and his familial knowledge of the medical sector to the benefit of his clients. Leaning on over a decade of experience in sales & business management, he is a firm believer in a synergistic relationship between himself and his clients.
He lived in Cameroon for 2 years where he picked up French and an appreciation for different cultures and perspectives. Afterwards, he had an opportunity to play on the Dinos football team in the 2010 Vanier cup where he learned the importance of discipline, teamwork and perseverance.
When not in the office you can find him enjoying the company of his three Border Collies. He can usually be found eating at local restaurants, or frequenting local events.
About Andrée
Andrée joined JR Mercantile in October 2023 and fulfils the role of Manager of Operations.
With a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta, Andrée has spent time living and working abroad in the UAE, Malaysia, and Australia. Since returning to her Albertan roots, she spent time building her career in the luxury resale industry as well as raising her two children.
When not in the office you will find her watching her kids playing sports or spending time with friends and family exploring the rich offerings of Calgary’s outdoor leisure spaces or vibrant restaurant scene.
About Grace
Grace joined the JR Mercantile team as a Marketing Manager in October 2023 and oversees the implementation of social media and other marketing initiatives.
Born and raised in Calgary Alberta, Grace is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Calgary and has a passion for social media and business marketing.
When she’s not studying at the University or working at JR Mercantile, you will find Grace creating video tutorials for game development and internet safety. Grace also enjoys playing the violin, which she has pursued since 2010.
