Key Personnel
Chad Marlatt
Chad Marlatt
Chad Marlatt
Director, Government Affairs
Chad brings over 15 years of telecommunications experience. He also has 5 years’ experience in the public sector working at both the federal and municipal levels.
Chad holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University. His education, private and public experience have resulted in a
Director, Government Affairs
Chad brings over 15 years of telecommunications experience. He also has 5 years’ experience in the public sector working at both the federal and municipal levels.
Chad holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University. His education, private and public experience have resulted in a high degree of expertise and understanding resulting in the successful delivery of land use consultation for small and large infrastructure projects.
Chad has successfully navigated the federal, provincial and municipal policy planning landscape to deliver hundreds of projects approvals critical to his client’s service needs.
James Shaw
Chad Marlatt
Chad Marlatt
Director, Site Acquisitions
James brings a vast amount of acquisition experience working in the telecom industry for 15 years in the UK and Canada.
His vast experience in Right of Way, Lease and License acquisitions ensures clients projects are delivered in a timely manor. At Cypress we are involved both directly and indirectly managing p
Director, Site Acquisitions
James brings a vast amount of acquisition experience working in the telecom industry for 15 years in the UK and Canada.
His vast experience in Right of Way, Lease and License acquisitions ensures clients projects are delivered in a timely manor. At Cypress we are involved both directly and indirectly managing projects right through to construction handover. With a vast knowledge of all the workings of a successful project it allows clients to meet there objectives.
Jim Law
Andrew Orchard
Andrew Orchard
Director, Managing Broker
Jim Law has over 15 years' experience in the British Columbia real estate industry, ranging from the acquisition of real estate for telecommunication networks for various carriers to the the assembly and acquisition of development sites for local real estate developers; from conducting development feasibility ana
Director, Managing Broker
Jim Law has over 15 years' experience in the British Columbia real estate industry, ranging from the acquisition of real estate for telecommunication networks for various carriers to the the assembly and acquisition of development sites for local real estate developers; from conducting development feasibility analysis to project marketing and sales of multi-family development projects. Through his extensive industry network and his analytical approach, Jim has helped numerous developers navigate through both the good and tumultuous market cycles throughout the Lower Mainland.
Jim holds a Masters of Business Administration and a Diploma in Urban Land Economics from the Sauder's School of Business and a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia.
Andrew Orchard
Andrew Orchard
Andrew Orchard
Director, Site Acquisitions
Andrew Orchard has worked in British Columbia’s real estate industry for over 16 years, with experience in the telecommunications, residential, and recreational sectors. Andrew manages part of Cypress’ acquisition team, with a focus on Right of Ways and Licenses for the telecommunications industry, as well as
Director, Site Acquisitions
Andrew Orchard has worked in British Columbia’s real estate industry for over 16 years, with experience in the telecommunications, residential, and recreational sectors. Andrew manages part of Cypress’ acquisition team, with a focus on Right of Ways and Licenses for the telecommunications industry, as well as land purchases and assemblies for Property Developers.
He attended the University of British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Urban Geography and a Diploma in Urban Land Economics.
Brent Laoun
Andrew Orchard
Brent Laoun
Director, Site Acquisitions
Brent Laoun has been working in the real estate industry for over twenty years, ranging from commercial brokerage to construction finance and real estate acquisitions, specifically related to the telecommunications and residential sectors.
He has considerable experience related to land acquisitions, leases, licen
Director, Site Acquisitions
Brent Laoun has been working in the real estate industry for over twenty years, ranging from commercial brokerage to construction finance and real estate acquisitions, specifically related to the telecommunications and residential sectors.
He has considerable experience related to land acquisitions, leases, licenses and rights of way. Since joining the team he has been responsible for overseeing projects by collaborating closely with all parties involved including civil, RF engineering, planning and landlords, often within tight timeframes. He takes great pride in building trust with his clients, and accomplishing client goals in a timely matter.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Brent has a very strong network within the business community. He attended the University of Western Ontario and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a licensed Real Estate Agent in British Columbia. During his spare time he enjoys playing hockey, spending time with friends and family and being out on the open ocean relaxing and trying to land that big elusive salmon!