meet our team
Jim Platis
Jim Platis’ career started in private industry, for a chain of family owned stores where he handled all facets of site selection, lease negotiation, zoning and construction.
During his tenure, the number of stores increased from 3 to over 40.
He then went to work with one of Canada ’s largest full service brokerage companies specializing in retail leasing
Jim’s knowledge of and reputation in the Western markets is unprecedented.
He has handled all expansion needs for retailers like Sleep Country, Cineplex /Galaxy Cinema, Consumer’s Gas/Enbridge Services, Running Room, Indigo Books, EB Games, ANTHROPOLOGIE, Urban Outfitters, Free People and a host of other users in different categories.
In 2002, Jim joined Greenwood Realty Group as an important part of the company focusing on retail leasing.
Jim has been an integral part of Sleep Country Canada’s roll out in Canada, having leased over 90% of their 200+ (and growing) stores in Canada.
Jim earned his BA in Finance from the University of Western Ontario . He is married with two children.
Contact Jim Platis:
Phone: 604 331 0777
Fax: 604 331 0797
Email: jplatis@greenwoodrealty.com
Gary Khan
Gary has extensive commercial real estate experience spanning over 31 years. . He has a comprehensive knowledge of all asset classes from office, retail and land development to apartment, hotel and seniors housing facilities.
Gary has a strong focus in seniors housing having sold over $2 billion dollars in his career in Western Canada ranging from independent, assisted and long term care residences. As a result he has built strong relationships within the industry and has gained a wealth of experience which would help any owner, operator or investor.
Gary was born and raised in Vancouver and holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Biology) from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Saskatchewan. He spent 20 years as an investment broker with Macdonald Commercial Realtors and started his career at a National firm, CBRE Canada formerly known as CB Richard Ellis. Prior to entering commercial real estate he was an Account Manager in the Corporate Real Estate Division of CIBC. Gary is married with 2 daughters in University.
Contact Gary Khan:
Phone: 604 880-8900
Email: G.Khan6@gmail.com