James P. Tate, MBA, PLE, President - 416-260-9884 x 111
Jamie’s career path has included positions of increasing responsibility in the market analysis and real estate development industry. He has advised private sector developers, municipalities and tenants concerning their retail and market analysis needs.
Jamie specializes in retail market demand and impact analyses. He is noted for his strategic input into the development process and his inherent ability to grasp the most relevant details of assignments. He has published numerous articles, presented at conferences, appeared on national television and has been quoted in the media with respect to land use planning issues. In addition, he has lectured at the University of Waterloo, Ryerson University and the University of Toronto.
He has appeared before many municipal councils, testified at the Ontario Municipal Board, participated in mediations and provided expert testimony for the Ontario Superior Court.
Jamie has a BA from Ryerson University and an MBA from The Schulich School of Business at York University. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centres, Lambda Alpha International and the Association of Ontario Land Economists.
Shawn Donahue, BA, Director - 416-260-9884 x 112
Shawn Donahue has over 10 years of experience in the planning, real estate and development industry. Prior to joining TER in 2004, Shawn served as a Manager with a major international consulting firm. At TER, Shawn is a director and has offered consultation services for a wide variety of both private and public sector clients.
Shawn has extensive experience in Municipal Finance, Development Project Costing, Financial Modeling, Economic Impact Assessment, Site Evaluation, Property Valuation, and Financial & Market Analysis.
Shawn’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Economic Geography and Environmental and Resource Management from the University of Toronto. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centres and on several occasions has been called upon for his commentary on industry trends by various media publications.
Sameer Patel, MA, PLE, Director - 416-260-9884 x 115
Sameer Patel has over 8 years of experience in the planning, real estate and development industry. Prior to joining Tate Economic Research Inc. (TER) in October 2005, Sameer served as Senior Associate with a boutique consulting firm in the same industry. At TER, Sameer is a Director, and has offered consultation services for a wide variety of both private and public sector clients.
Sameer has extensive experience in Retail Market Analysis including; Development Feasibility Studies, Shopping Centre Market Positioning, Highest and Best Use Practices, Site Evaluation, Ethnic Retailing and Downtown Revitalization. In addition, Sameer has provided professional services to a number of municipal and private clients in Employment Land Needs and Economic Development Strategies.
Sameer’s education includes a Master of Arts in Geography with an urban development focus from York University in Toronto. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute’s Young Leaders and the Association of Ontario Land Economists.
Arthur Lo, BA, Research Analyst - 416-260-9884 x 116
Arthur Lo joined Tate Economic Research as a research analyst in 2008. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies and Urban, Economic and Social Geography from the University of Toronto. At TER, Arthur conducts field research and works closely with senior staff preparing research studies for a variety of private sector and public sector clients.
Kristina Nikolovski, BA, Research Analyst - 416-260-9884 x 114
Kristina Nikolovski joined Tate Economic Research as a Research Analyst in August 2008. She recently completed her BA specializing in Economics and Geography from the University of Toronto. At TER, Kristina conducts field research and works closely with senior staff to prepare research studies for a variety of both private and public sector clients.
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