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In Memory of Matthew Ridley

We are heartbroken to announce Matthew Ridley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the age of 43 years.

Matthew was a loving, proud and devoted father to William and Andrew and his four legged children Rocky and Gus. Much loved son of David and Leianna. Predeceased by his mother Deborah. Appropriately inappropriate brother to Marissa, Jessica, Jacalyn, Wilson and Meghan. Uncle Matt to Liam, Myles, James, Charlie and Grace who will always remember his ‘Potty Talk’.

Since 2003, Matthew was an appraiser with Ridley & Associates. Other than his family, his love was cars, in particular the Mercedes Benz AMG. He was also a gifted rapper, bustin’ rhymes at any moment. He could make light of any difficult situation, bringing joy and laughter to those around him – which would have made this situation much easier. Matt had a heart of gold and would help anyone. He was kind, caring and loyal to his family and friends. Words cannot describe how much you will be missed Matt!

In Memory of Bob Kosar

It is with great sadness that we at Ridley & Associates acknowledge the recent loss of our valued colleague and friend, Robert J. Kosar on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Bob has been with Ridley & Associates since 2004. In his time with us, Bob specialized in the appraisal of service stations and throughout his career honed his craft and advanced his skills. Bob gained recognition from his clients as providing highly skilled analysis, reliable opinions, and trusted advice. For this, Bob gained the recognition he deserved from major lenders, and earned the respect of his colleagues.

Bob developed many close relationships with the individuals he worked for and with and was loved for his candid and very personal honesty. He will be remembered, and he will be missed.

 

David A.E. Ridley – B.Comm., AACI, P.App – Owner

Mr. Ridley has been active in the real estate profession since 1986, when he received his real estate license. Mr. Ridley graduated from McMaster University in 1976 with a bachelor of commerce degree. He obtained the CRA designation in 1992, the AACI designation in 1993, and is also qualified as an expert witness in the Ontario Superior Court.

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Commercial Team

Jodie Stevens, AACI, P. app. – Senior Appraiser, Commercial Manager

Mrs. Stevens has been an accredited commercial appraiser since 2012 and holds a bachelors degree in Property Economics from Central Queensland University (Australia). Mrs. Stevens moved to Canada in 2016 and shortly after, earned her AACI designation. She has experience appraising varied asset classes that included, commercial, industrial, multi-residential, mixed use, office, retail and going concern assets (including gas station, carwash, hotels & motels). Mrs. Stevens also has extensive experience appraising specialised government infrastructure assets for insurance replacement and financial reporting purposes.

jstevens@ridley-associates.com
Mark Danko – B.A., AACI, P.App, ICI Specialist – Senior Appraiser

Mr. Danko has been in the appraisal profession since 1989. He has a bachelor of arts from the University of Western Ontario and earned his AACI designation in 2003. He undertakes a variety of appraisal assignments including office buildings, hotels, motels, commercial plazas and industrial properties.

mdanko@ridley-associates.com
Karen Nunnenmacher – AIC Candidate Member

Ms. Nunnenmacher has been a member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada since 2013 and is working towards her AACI designation. She specializes in residential and commercial developments, golf courses, commercial plazas, multi-tenanted residential buildings, office buildings, restaurant/taverns, and single-family residential dwellings.

knunnenmacher@ridley-associates.com
Brad J. Weisberg – B.Comm – AIC Candidate Member

Mr. Weisberg graduated with a bachelor of commerce degree (honours) from the University of Guelph in 2007. He previously worked as a business development co-ordinator for various corporations. Mr. Weisberg specializes in commercial appraisals of office buildings, restaurants, apartment buildings, automotive and industrial properties. Mr. Weisberg is pursuing the AACI designation.

bjweisberg@ridley-associates.com
John T. Glen – MA AACI FRICS MIMA

Mr. Glen specializes in valuation and property tax consulting relative to retail, office, shopping centres, hospitality properties, multi-residential, recreation and industrial facilities. He is a well-known international lecturer and teaches several real estate courses at York University.

jglen@ridley-associates.com
Jonathan Wollziefer, CRA, P.App

Mr. Wollziefer has been involved in real estate since 2008 with experience in sales and appraising. He obtained his CRA designation through the Appraisal Institute of Canada in 2016 and is currently working towards the AACI accreditation. His volunteer experience includes the AIC’s Professional Competency Interviews, assisting with the final step on the path to candidates’ designation. Mr. Wollziefer is dedicated to creating a professional product for his clients with a focus on attention to detail and exceptional customer service.

jwollziefer@ridley-associates.com

Residential Team

Jacalyn Ridley – B.A. – AIC Candidate Member

Ms. Ridley obtained her undergraduate degree from McMaster University in 2009 and joined Ridley & Associates in 2012. She first established her role at Ridley in the administrative department in 2012 and moved into residential appraisal in 2013. Ms. Ridley specializes in residential assignments and is actively pursuing the CRA designation.

jridley@ridley-associates.com
Chris Lavell – BAcc – AIC Candidate Member

Mr. Lavell obtained his undergraduate degree in accounting from Brock University. He previously worked in the accounting field, until turning his focus towards real estate appraisal in 2015. Mr. Lavell is pursuing his CRA status.

clavell@ridley-associates.com
Wilson Hadfield – B.A. – AIC Candidate Member

Mr. Hadfield obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Guelph in 2015. He has worked within various departments for Ridley & Associates since 2010 to obtain a greater understanding of the field. Mr. Hadfield’s focus is on residential assignments, and pursuing the CRA designation.

whadfield@ridley-associates.com

Administration Team

Anita Houghton – Administrative/Accounting Department

Anita is the lovely voice on the other end of the phone when you call Ridley & Associates. She is happy to assist you in the process of obtaining an appraisal quote, processing payments and providing service information.

reception@ridley-associates.com