Meet Our Calgary Commercial Real Estate Team
At CORE Commercial, our business is guided by principles that shape every client relationship and every decision we make.
About Lori
Lori King is an Executive Vice President at CORE Commercial Real Estate.
She has represented clients in both the public and private sectors, including local, national, and international organizations from various sectors, including oil & gas, engineering, and financial. She has also been actively involved in the planning phase of numerous development projects. Lori was a senior consultant on the asset management team for two large development and holding corporations; this has given her the knowledge and experience to understand the landlord and tenant perspectives when resolving complex real estate issues.
Lori’s ability to articulate market trends, find value, and reduce risk and cost in investment and leasing transactions has allowed her clients to shape and implement long-term, cost-effective real estate solutions.
About Gary
Gary has been in the commercial real estate industry for 34 years in both Vancouver and Calgary.
Most of his career was spent as a landlord’s agent but in recent years has changed his focus to representing the interests of tenants. Countless hours spent in the offices of building owners has given him a thorough understanding of the criteria a variety of landlords use when evaluating an offer to lease and an excellent working knowledge of the lease document.
Gary uses this experience to put the tenant in control of the negotiation and obtain the best lease terms possible.
About Jeff
Jeff Thomson is an Executive Vice President and Principal of CORE Commercial Real Estate.
Jeff takes the time to understand his clients’ motivations and provides trusted market intelligence, unbiased insight, and expertise. Jeff’s strengths and experience include lease negotiations, investment sales, detailed financial analysis, and acquisitions/dispositions. Jeff has worked with companies across a wide range of industries, including energy, legal, engineering, technology, service, and financial services.
Over his career, he has represented companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multi-location corporations.
Jeff places a premium on relationships, so client service is not just a philosophy; it is one of his core values.
SIOR – Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
Office Specialist
SIOR is a global professional organization for commercial real estate professionals. The SIOR designation recognizes qualifying experience, transaction volume and professional standards.
About Jay
Jay is a vital member of the Core Commercial leasing team. He brings a wealth of experience having collaborated with a diverse clientele across both office and retail sectors. Jay consistently surpasses expectations, committed to securing ideal spaces that align seamlessly with his clients’ financial parameters, timelines, and operational criteria.
Jay’s success is a testament to his unwavering work ethic, keen attention to detail, and knack for devising innovative solutions to his clients’ real estate challenges. He goes the extra mile, actively engaging with clients to craft strategic plans that address critical aspects such as company culture, brand identity, and talent retention and attraction. Jay’s relentless dedication to implementing these strategies ensures his clients’ complete satisfaction.
About Dallas
Dallas supports the leasing and investment team by providing support in documentation execution and creating marketing strategies for our clients and the team.
Dallas also manages and continually updates the database and contributes to our market research.
What Does a Commercial Real Estate Broker Do?
A commercial real estate broker represents landlords or tenants in leasing, buying, or selling office and commercial space. At CORE, our brokers focus exclusively on the tenant side, negotiating lease terms, evaluating market conditions, and protecting your interests rather than the landlord’s.
What Does a CORE Tenant Representative Do?
A tenant representative works only on behalf of the company looking for space, never the landlord. This matters because most brokers in the market represent landlords by default. CORE’s entire business is built around tenant representation, meaning every recommendation we make is weighted toward your cost savings and operational needs, not a building owner’s occupancy targets.
What Does a Leasing Agent Do?
A leasing agent helps match available commercial space with businesses that need it, managing everything from initial site tours to lease negotiation. Our team handles this process end to end so you’re not chasing down landlords or juggling multiple property tours on your own.
Benefits of Hiring a Commercial Real Estate Broker
- Save Time on Your Search: A broker narrows the market to spaces that fit your budget, size, and location, cutting weeks off the process.
- Negotiate From a Position of Strength: Landlords negotiate leases daily; most tenants don’t. A broker knows where rates and terms typically land and pushes for deals you wouldn’t know to ask for.
- Access to Off Market Opportunities: Brokers often know about vacancies or landlord flexibility before it’s publicly listed.
- Avoid Costly Lease Mistakes: A broker flags unfavorable clauses and unclear terms before you sign a long, complex lease.
- It Typically Costs You Nothing: The landlord usually pays the broker’s commission, not the tenant.
- A Long Term Advocate: A good broker tracks critical lease dates and stays available for future moves or renegotiations, not just the deal in front of you.
