metroSuburban

Metro Suburban Sales Representatives

Metro Suburban has been successfully selling and leasing suburban office and industrial buildings and land since 1989. We are exclusively representatives for commercial sales and leasing. Every member of the Metro Suburban team is committed, informed and proactive. And since our whole team has no objective other than your complete satisfaction, you’ll discover the process can be extremely efficient.

Robert J. Quinn
Joel Freedman
Gillian Burnside
John McMerty
Derek Parker
Paul O’Reilly
Dave Lee

Real Estate Sales Staff

Robert J. Quinn, Broker of Record

Rob has worked in the Ottawa real estate market since 1979. He began his career in fee property management, where he was responsible for several high-density properties across the region. In time, he joined an established commercial real estate development company. Later promoted to Director of Properties, Rob was responsible for all aspects of leasing, tenant relations, marketing strategies and land purchases. Through this experience he gained a valuable appreciation for the vendor’s and landlord’s perspectives.

In 1984, Rob joined the largest regional brokerage firm in Ottawa to market office, industrial and retail properties. As the firm grew, specialization became more important and the prime focus became office and industrial sales and leasing.

Since co-founding Metro Suburban Realty Ltd. in 1989, Rob has focused on the sale of owner-occupied and investment properties. Over the years Rob has worked for numerous public, private and non-profit organizations.

Tel: 613-723-2222 ext. 222
Cell: 613-794-2936
rquinn@metro-sub.com

 
Joel Freedman, SIOR, Real Estate Broker

For over 100 years, the Freedman family has been part of Ottawa’s commercial real estate industry. Joel is the fourth generation in his family to work in the business. He has been involved in commercial real estate brokerage and development since 1978. Until 1984, Joel worked in industrial and office sales and leasing, and also marketed space for Ottawa’s single most active developer.

In 1984 Joel joined a large brokerage firm to market a wide variety of office and industrial properties.  He continued serving clients in the commercial field of office and industrial space.

Since co-founding Metro Suburban Realty Ltd. in 1989, Joel has continued to serve the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario client base. Joel is the only member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) in Eastern Ontario. Joel offers Metro Suburban’s clients exceptional value, both as a broker and as an adviser who has extensive development knowledge and experience.

Tel: 613-723-2222 ext. 223
Cell: 613-794-2937
jfreedman@metro-sub.com

 
Gillian Burnside, Real Estate Sales Representative

Gillian's experience in the Ottawa Real Estate market is grounded in 10 years' experience as a Landlord/Property Manager for a family-owned suite of properties within the region.  Experiencing the Landlord's perspective and working with tenants over the years enables her to see opportunities from many perspectives.

With a background in marketing management within Kanata's high-tech industry, as well as through Property Management experience that includes both office and industrial buildings, Gillian is able to focus on varioius market opportunities.

Tel: 613-723-2222, ext. 229
Cell: 613-862-5491
gburnside@metro-sub.com

 
John McMerty, Real Estate Sales Representative

John has been active in commercial real estate since 1976. He began his career in the office leasing market in downtown Toronto and moved to Ottawa in 1989. John had a key management position in Toronto with a major financial institution with a portfolio in excess of 1,000,000 square feet, as well as operating directly within the brokerage community for many years. His activities during those years included leasing, property management, leasehold construction and negotiating lease documents.

John's expertise in Ottawa has expanded to include office and industrial sales and leasing, as well as negotiating design-build transactions.

Tel: 613-723-2222 ext. 230
jmcmerty@metro-sub.com

 
Derek Parker, SIOR, Real Estate Broker

As one of Ottawa’s most active industrial real estate brokers, Derek provides commercial real estate services you can trust.  He obtained his license in 1984, earned his broker's designation in 1988 and has concentrated on selling and leasing industrial properties since 1989.  He is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) - the SIOR designation is a symbol of the highest level of knowledge, production and ethics in the real estate industry (www.SIOR.com).  As the client references linked below illustrate, Derek has developed many long term relationships over the years. 

No deal is too big or too small. If you have questions about buying, selling or leasing industrial real estate in Ottawa, please feel free to call for his opinion, without obligation.

- Transglobe Property Management Services       

- Garda Security Group Inc.

- Banca Commerciale Italiana of Canada             

- Controlex Corporation

- The Mounted Police Foundation                         

- Canadian Pipe Supply

- Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops          

- Duron Services Ltd.

- Western Logistics Inc.                                      

- Northern Micro Inc.

- The Ottawa Food Bank                                     

- Wal-Mart Canada Corp.

- GPM Real Property                                          

- Wesbell Logistics

- St. Vincent De Paul Stores (Ottawa) Inc            

- Simplex Industries Inc.

- Lone Star Restaurants Inc.                               

- Fastenal

- Fugro Airborne Surveys Corp                           

- BFI (Canada) Inc.

- Canadian Pacific Railway Company                   

- Joe Johnson Equipment Inc

- Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.                       

- Ottawa Business Interiors

- Costco Wholesale Canada Limited                    

- Direct Energy

- Liftow Limited                                                 

- Quik X

- Sherwin Williams Company                              

- Med-Eng Systems Inc

- Day & Ross Inc.                                              

- Frecon Construction

 

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CLIENT REFERENCES

Tel: 613-723-2222 ext. 233
Cell: 613-791-3074
dparker@metro-sub.com

 
Paul O’Reilly, Real Estate Sales Representative

Paul joined Metro Suburban Realty Ltd. with over 20 years of solid business experience. He was born and raised in Montreal and has been living in Ottawa since 1984. Through perseverance, dedication and a spirit of entrepreneurship Paul built and sold a very successful Transportation Company. Paul’s focus is on the industrial sales and leasing aspects of the business. His experience, business acumen and extensive contacts enhance the expertise and service provided by Metro Suburban.

Tel: 613-723-2222 ext. 225
Cell: 613-797-9743
poreilly@metro-sub.com

 
Dave Lee, PMP, Real Estate Sales Representative

David L. Lee is an experienced licensed sales representative bringing a depth of managerial skills in business and product management positions. These have been honed over 20+ years of domestic and international experience working with Fortune 500 technology companies. Dave is a devoted husband and father who has lived in the Ottawa area since 1975. In addition to his business and managerial background, Dave is a certified Project Management Professional.

Tel: 613-723-2222 ext. 227
Cell: 613-299-7707
dlee@metro-sub.com

 
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