BDL Team
Bo Rasmussen - President
Mr. Rasmussen is the founding member and a managing partner with over 30 years experience in the multifamily, mixed-use and commercial real estate industry. Mr. Rasmussen holds a Master of Business Administration and a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma. He has extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, financial modeling, budgeting, risk management and market analysis in Canadian and international markets. He establishes company goals and objectives and monitors their execution and is a resource for the project team to draw upon for advice and support. Mr. Rasmussen has successfully developed over $750M of multifamily projects throughout his career.
Susan McCandless - CFO
Mrs. McCandless has been an integral part of small to medium-sized companies. With over 30 years of experience, her expertise in “Full Cycle Accounting” is unparalleled, and she excels in collaborating directly with shareholders to navigate the intricate financial and budgetary demands of new businesses. At Birchcliff, she leverages her extensive knowledge in Construction and Project Accounting to ensure that project budgets are meticulously managed. Accuracy and timeliness are at the core of her approach, contributing to a seamless workflow. Mrs. McCandless earned her CGA designation in 1998 and subsequently obtained her CPA designation in 2015. Within Birchcliff, she oversees all aspects of the Accounting and Human Resources Department, playing a pivotal role in the organization’s success.
Steve James - SVP, Construction & Development
Mr. James is a managing partner at Birchcliff. His professional career has spanned over 35 years with a focus on construction and development, including multifamily - midrise rental apartments, condominiums, commercial construction and single family dwellings. Mr. James is a Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter; as SVP he is responsible for business strategy, contract negotiation, construction oversight, and team leadership. Mr. James has multifamily development experience in several provinces and territories nationwide, including BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NL, NT and NU.
Paul Dick - VP, Development
Mr. Dick is a managing partner with over 10 years experience in the multifamily, mixed-use and light Industrial real estate construction and development industry. Mr. Dick holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law & Society. He leads and directs the company's preconstruction activities including land assessment, preconstruction planning, budgeting and permitting. He is the conduit for a seamless transition between the client, consultants, and the construction management team from project inception to completion.
Marcel Feuchter - VP, Construction
Mr. Feuchter is a managing partner with over 30 years experience in multifamily development including concrete high rise, wood frame midrise, commercial and light industrial construction. Mr. Feuchter holds a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma. He has successfully developed over 500 multifamily units in BC, AB, ON and over 1,000 units in London, UK. Mr. Feuchter provides team support for all aspects of the construction process including health and safety, design development, consultant management, preconstruction planning, budgeting, contract negotiation and awards. Mr. Feuchter works closely with the Senior Site Superintendents throughout the construction phase providing oversight and support.
Dennis Lane - VP, Construction
Mr. Lane is a managing partner with over 25 years experience as a leader in both multifamily purpose built rental and commercial development. Mr. Lane holds a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma. As Vice President, he oversees business strategy, construction management, and team leadership. Mr. Lane’s expertise spans nationwide having completed projects in BC, AB, ON, NL, NU, NT, and Greenland. Mr Lane's. extensive experience managing complex developments in diverse environments provides him the expertise to successfully complete projects in both high arctic and southern development markets.