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With over three decades of experience in commercial real estate, Cliff has built a distinguished career in leasing, sales, and property management. After earning a Business Diploma from BCIT, he began his journey in 1990 at Colliers International, working alongside some of the industry’s top-producing commercial realtors.

Five years into his career, Cliff took on a leadership role at a smaller commercial brokerage, where he helped establish and manage a Surrey branch office. Following a market downturn, he transitioned to a boutique real estate firm, where he expanded his focus beyond leasing and sales to commercial property management.

In 2008, Cliff founded Taurus Commercial Real Estate Services Ltd., growing the company to 750,000 square feet under management with a client base of approximately 50 property owners within the first decade. In 2018, Ben joined Taurus, ushering in a period of rapid expansion, doubling Taurus’ portfolio within six years.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Cliff has been an active contributor to the commercial real estate and business community:

• Committee Member, Commercial Division, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
• Real Estate Committee Participant, Downtown Surrey BIA
• Board Member, AWARE Society
• Member, Semiahmoo Rotary Club
• Building Acquisition Committee, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
• Active Member, Surrey Board of Trade
• Real Estate Advisor, Surrey Food Bank (Property Acquisition)

With over 32 years of experience in commercial property management finance, Ian Hemstad brings a deep understanding of corporate, development, and third-party property management. His expertise lies not only in financial operations but also in maintaining a strong client service mindset, ensuring that financial management aligns seamlessly with client expectations.

At Taurus, Ian leads a six-member finance team, including a Financial Controller, four Property Accountants, and an Accounts Payable Clerk. Together, they manage and report on a 2.5M-sf portfolio, leveraging Yardi Voyager for seamless processing and financial reporting.

Prior to joining Taurus, Ian spent 24 years helping scale a third-party property management firm to over 8 million square feet, where he led an accounting team of 17. His portfolio oversight included a diverse mix of family-owned portfolios, each with distinct financial reporting requirements and strategic needs.

James leads the property management team at Taurus Commercial, overseeing day-to-day operations across the company’s commercial portfolio. He also manages a select number of properties himself, which keeps him hands-on with the issues owners and tenants face.

James brings about 13 years of commercial real estate experience. He started out helping his family manage their commercial holdings, which gave him an owner’s perspective early on. He then managed the portfolio for a private investment group before joining Taurus.

James takes a strategic, owner-focused approach to every property. He specializes in lease and financial analysis: evaluating lease terms, guiding renewal strategy, and helping owners make decisions that protect and grow the long-term value of their assets. He also leads training and professional development for the team, working one-on-one with each property manager as they build their careers.

Outside of work, you’ll find James travelling, taking in live music, or tracking down his next great meal.

Percy Hui oversees day-to-day accounting operations at Taurus, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strategic alignment with the company’s growth. With a strong background in commercial real estate finance and property management accounting, Percy plays a key role in optimizing financial processes and supporting long-term success for both Taurus and its clients.

Percy began his commercial property management career in 2017 with Argus Properties Ltd. in Kelowna, a premier real estate investment and development firm. In 2020, he returned to Vancouver, completing a contract with QuadReal Property Group, a global real estate investment firm managing $89 billion in assets. Percy joined Taurus in 2021 and has aided in doubling Taurus’ team since then. Prior to real estate, Percy spent 15+ years in the mining and construction industry and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Leading a team of property accountants, Percy is passionate about mentorship, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. He is always looking for ways to enhance efficiency, whether through automation, smarter workflows, or better systems, to drive financial excellence at Taurus.