Our Purpose.
Connecting Good People with Great Deals.
Our Vision.
Be the most respected developer on Vancouver Island.
TDI Team
Guy Bouchard, CEO
Guy’s real estate investment career began in 2004. Since then, Guy has surrounded himself with some of the most successful and influential people in the industry, allowing him to learn some of the most successful investment strategies around to date. He employs his diverse and extensive experience in the business to finding the win-win strategies that pertain to complex real estate development projects and managing them all the way through from top to bottom. Since founding TDI in 2015, Guy has personally overseen and managed many multi-million-dollar projects, earning his investors impressive returns along the way.
Brandon Lawson, VP of Acquisitions
Born on the West Coast and raised in Nanaimo BC, Brandon has deep roots on Vancouver Island. He sees great potential there and knows the inner workings of every submarket. That is what makes him not only a crucial part of our team, but a dedicated change-maker in community development. He is part of several investment education programs and an active investor himself. Brandon has been involved in several real estate projects ranging from single-family to multi-family, and after multiple partnerships with Top Down Investments, Brandon saw the potential of working with a team with incredible culture to solve bigger problems and add value to the communities they operate in. Through his roots and connections, Brandon works directly with our investors to find the perfect placements for them.
Derek Gullmes, COO
Derek has spent more than 20 years working in various roles within the financial services sector, where he gained broad experience in a diverse array of industries. From providing investment analysis and advice to risk management strategies, including lending and compliance, his ability to take complex information and break it down into understandable elements has allowed Derek to educate clients and ensure that they fully understand the decisions they are making. Derek has substantial experience within the supporting industries of real estate development and building management, and he brings his client-centric approach to TDI’s operations. Derek’s love of volunteerism and charitable fundraising has allowed him to use his professional skills to make positive change in his community: a goal that is always at the forefront of our operations.
Claire Gullmes, CFO
As a highly experienced public practice accountant, Claire knows exactly how to accurately report financial information to our investors. Real estate investment is an industry that is based on results. Ensuring that we are always transparent with our investors and partners about those results requires Claire’s keen eye for detail and ability to report those details accurately. She makes sure that every number, every result, and every projection we present is based on due diligence. Claire digs deep into the data, finding the trends, projections, and numbers that mean the most to our investors and partners.
