Phone Number : 403-206-6789
Email : sam@bwalk.com

Sam was born and raised in Calgary. At 21, graduated University of Calgary with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. In 1984 Sam and brother Van started and founded Boardwalk Properties Co. Ltd. A provider of multi family rental housing homes. Boardwalk went public with Boardwalk Equities Inc. in 1994. Boardwalk Equities Inc. converted into a Real Estate Investment Trust in 2004 and tirelessly strives to be Canada’s friendliest publicly listed multi-family provider where love always lives, with over 33,000 rental units representing over 28 million net rentable square feet. Sam, as Chairman and CEO, serves the Boardwalk team consisting of over 1,500 associates located in 5 provinces. Sam is a Fellow of the Real Estate Institute (FRI) and a Certified Property Manager (CPM) and over the years has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Top 40 Under 40 award, Western Canada’s Real Estate Entrepreneur of the year award, the Pinnacle award and the Canadian Governer General, in recognition of Queen Elizebeth’s 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Medal and 70th Anniversay Platinum Jubilee Medal, both in recognition of public service. Sam enjoys to serve the communities less fortunate and is a Director, volunteer and supporter of the Jesus Loves You Society neighbourhood soup kitchen for homeless families, past member of the President of the University of Alberta advisory group, past member of the Queen’s School of Business Dean’s advisory board. Original board member of Calgary Homeless Foundation, first organization in Canada to adopt a 10 year plan to end homelessness, Member on the Resolve Committee to end homelessness which raised over $100M for homeless housing as part of the 10 year plan. Sam is married to Melissa and has four children.

Phone Number: 403-206-6739
Email: jha@bwalk.com

Since joining Boardwalk in 2007, James has assumed a myriad of leadership roles and responsibilities ranging from: finance, treasury, capital markets, investor relations, acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, operational optimization and corporate strategy, all of which have played a significant role in Boardwalk’s overall success and growth. Serving as Boardwalk REIT’s President, James is responsible for the execution of the organization’s strategy, driving operational and financial performance, providing leadership to Boardwalk’s Team of Associates, delivering service to Resident Members, and ensuring stewardship for all other stakeholders. James holds an MBA from the University of Fredericton, and a BA from the University of Calgary, and prior to his appointment of President, served as Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations of the Trust.

Phone Number: 403-837-7408
Email: gtinling@bwalk.com

Mr. Tinling has a diverse work experience in financial reporting and operations. He has previously served as the REIT’s Senior Director, Financial Reporting and has over 15 years of experience in the multi-family real estate industry, including 12 years with Boardwalk, in roles of increasing levels of responsibility. He also holds previous financial reporting experience at Northview Apartment REIT and Enbridge Inc. Mr. Tinling is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA CA).

Phone Number: 403-804-2213
Email: melissa@bwalk.com

Melissa is an industry visionary, tapping her expertise in designing with a purpose to create a holistic approach for the rebranding and repositioning of Boardwalk’s communities. As Chief Design Officer, Melissa spearheads Boardwalk’s creative strategy, providing leadership in all innovative aspects of branding and design to enhance Resident Members’ experiences. Boardwalk’s Design Team was awarded Renovation of the Year four years in a row (2018-2022) and 2023 Building of the Year from CRRA (Calgary Residential Rental Association), as well as 2022 Renovation of the Year from ARLA (Alberta Residential Landlord Association).

Phone Number: 403-206-6865
Email: bhavnesh@bwalk.com

Since joining Boardwalk in 2017, following a successful year as a consultant, Bhavnesh has been an instrumental figure in transforming the vision and operations of the IT department, eventually stepping into the role of Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Technology. Armed with a Master's degree in Electrical and Information Engineering (with Distinction) and over 20 years of industry experience, Bhavnesh combines business acumen with deep technical expertise. In addition to leading technology innovation and operational efficiency initiatives, Bhavnesh is responsible for overseeing the company's cybersecurity strategy and functions, ensuring the protection of digital assets and the integrity of critical systems. His involvement in high-value projects across various industries illustrates his proficiency in technology program design, process strategy development, and risk management. Bhavnesh is a passionate change agent, focused on innovation, team leadership, community building, and strategic engagement, driving both security and technological advancement within the organization.

Phone Number : 403-671-7152
Email : nsomayaji@bwalk.com

Nandini joined the Trust as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in 2023. Nandini brings over 15 years of legal experience having previously worked with DIRTT Environmental Solutions as Senior Vice President Talent, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, as well as Deloitte Legal and Bennett Jones. She holds a JD from the University of Toronto and a BCom from the University of Alberta.

Phone Number: 403-206-6790
Email: samantha@bwalk.com

Samantha joined Boardwalk as a member of the company’s founding family and Board of Trustees in 2013. As a Member of the Board, she brings an inquisitive and strategic focus and is committed to holding the board accountable to its mission, vision and values. Prior to joining Boardwalk in 2012, Samantha worked as a Senior Accountant for KPMG Canada. Samantha is a graduate of Queen’s University where she earned a degree in Commerce. She received her Chartered Professional Accountant certification from the CPA and completed the Institute of Corporate Directors Directors Education Program earning her ICD.D designation.

Phone Number : 368-996-5613
Email : sadams@bwalk.com

Samantha joined the Trust as Senior Vice President, Investments in 2024. Samantha brings over 20 years’ experience with multiple real estate asset classes, including multi-family and industrial, throughout Canada and the United States. Samantha previously served as a Senior Vice President of Pure Multi-Family REIT LP (“Pure”), from the time of its IPO until its sale to Cortland Partners in 2019 for C$1.6 billion. Prior to her time with Pure, she was one of four principals at the Vancouver-based Sunstone Group of companies and was actively involved in three of Canada’s most successful real estate platforms.

Phone Number: 403-206-6768
Email: boyd@bwalk.com

Boyd joined Boardwalk in January of 2012 after 20 years in public and private education, serving as teacher, vice principal and principal. Since joining Boardwalk, Boyd has focused his energies on community development, operations (leadership and performance management), customer service, media relations, and has shared passionately with all of the Boardwalk team in the development of our culture. Boyd’s passion is people, and his dedication to the growth and development of our team and our communities is unwavering. Boyd earned a B.A., B.Ed., and M.Ed. (Specialization: Educational Leadership) from universities in Manitoba and Alberta and is fully bilingual in French. Boyd’s leadership style is defined by openness and humility. He will continue to support and work closely with our entire team, both in the west and east of Canada.

Phone Number: 403-206-6821

Email: ebowers@bwalk.com

Eric joined Boardwalk in 2014, supporting the company’s growth initiatives as a member of the Investment team, first as an Analyst and subsequently in the roles of Director of Acquisitions and Vice President of Corporate Analysis. In his current role as Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations, Eric is a key contributor to Boardwalk’s finance, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, and strategic initiatives. Eric is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University.

Phone Number: 403-206-6778
Email: adhol@bwalk.com

Arv joined the Boardwalk Family in 2007, after working as a civilian engineer with the Department of National Defence, and later as a private construction management consultant. 

Since joining Boardwalk, he has served in various Director roles before joining the Boardwalk Design Team upon its inception, in late 2016. Prior to assuming his current role, he was acting as the Senior Director of Special Projects.  

Arv is dedicated to helping ensure the holistic fruition of Boardwalk’s Design Team vision, through construction management fundamentals centred on delivering affordable, quality communities that our Resident Members are proud to call home.  Dedicated to Boardwalk’s culture of “Love Always,” he thrives on team success achieved through passion, grit and trust. 

Arv is a professional engineer and a graduate of the University of Calgary, holding a Bachelors and Masters of Science degree in Civil Engineering.

Phone Number: 403-206-6733
Email: jklaus@bwalk.com

Since beginning his career with Boardwalk in 1999 as an acquisitions analyst, Jeff has been one of the company’s most strategic-minded leaders. In 2003, he was awarded his CFA designation and moved into the role of Director Acquisitions. With a keen eye for value potential and over fifteen years of experience in multifamily residential acquisitions, Jeff guides his team in acquiring new assets for Boardwalk.

Phone Number: 403-206-6778
Email: helen@bwalk.com

Helen is Boardwalk’s talent ringleader, providing key leadership to the hiring, training and retention of Boardwalk’s talented Associates. Since joining Boardwalk in 1999, Helen has seen the workforce grown to more than 1,700 dedicated Associates across Canada. Helen works with a dynamic team that supports comprehensive Human Resources functions including recruiting, training and development, health and safety, benefits and payroll.

Phone Number: 403-206-6893
Email: hkhan@bwalk.com

Haroon Khan is a dynamic leader at Boardwalk, whose journey with our company began in Alberta in 2008. Originally from Toronto and a proud alumnus of the University of Toronto, Haroon joined Boardwalk as a Resident Manager at the newly acquired Varsity Square Apartments in September 2008. His dedication and proven expertise saw him excel across various communities, including Varsity Place Apartments and Patrician Village, leading to his appointment as Regional Administrator in Spring 2009.
 
In 2011, Haroon applied for and assumed the role of Community Coordinator, and his career continued to flourish as he was promoted successively to AC, Principal, CD, RD, and finally to VP of Operations in December 2022. Today, as VP Southern Alberta, BC, Ontario & Quebec, Haroon leverages his extensive experience and visionary leadership to drive operational excellence across Boardwalk.

Phone Number: 587-756-5925
Email: rcostin@bwalk.com

Razvan has been a valued member of the Boardwalk Family since 2008, when he first joined as a Security Associate. Over the years, he has held various leadership roles in operations, building a distinguished career focused on enhancing service quality and fostering strong communities, all while upholding Boardwalk’s guiding principle of Love Always.

Today, Razvan leads the day-to-day operations in Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan.  Beyond operations, he serves as President of the Alberta Resident and Landlord Association, advocating for industry advancement and stronger rental communities. With a passion for technology, sustainability, and leadership development, Razvan continues to drive innovation and elevate the residential rental experience.