We're Genstar

Our Team

Genstar's executive team collectively provides over 150 years of real estate experience.

Drawing on decades of knowledge, Genstar leverages our talents combined with years of intelligent investing and prudent spending.

We have built a position of financial strength and stability that allows Genstar to retain the best industry professionals in order to maximize the value of our real estate holdings, enhance shareholder returns and bring new communities to life.

Management

Frank ThomasCEO

Paul BoskovichPresident - Canadian & California Communities

Mike KilgallonPresident - Atlanta Communities

John CrawfordCFO

Dave WatersVP - California Business Development

Leigh MelnychukVP - Edmonton Communities

Marcello ChiacchiaVP - Calgary Communities

Ray CunliffeVP - Atlanta Communities

Dave BolesVP - Winnipeg Communities

Investments

Our team is constantly searching for what will become the next successful Genstar community.

Frank Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Thomas has been with the company since 1977. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. Frank started his career at Genstar in Calgary as Senior Engineer and subsequently held various positions of progressive responsibility. After assuming the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, in 1994 Frank relocated the Genstar Corporate Office to San Diego. In 2001 he founded GDC Communities to acquire Genstar Development Company from its parent company, and to provide a foundation for new U.S. investments and operations.

Paul Boskovich

President

Paul Boskovich is well known as a development industry leader. He has been a high performer and key player in his time with Genstar making significant contributions since 2007 in Genstar’s Calgary Region. Paul has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. He is also a board member of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) for the Calgary Region.

Mike Kilgallon

President - Atlanta Communities

Mike started his career with Genstar in the Vancouver office in 1974 and became re-associated with the company in 2008. From Liverpool, he earned a Civil Engineering degree and an MBA from the University of British Columbia. Having developed property throughout the United States early in his career, he settled in Atlanta and has been one of the most active developers in the region for many years.

John Crawford

CFO

John Crawford leads the company’s finance and accounting functions. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a MBA from the University of Notre Dame. With public accounting experience from Ernst & Young, John has been with Genstar since 1996 providing essential leadership to the company.

Dave Waters

Vice President - California Business Development

Dave manages Genstar’s California real estate investments, from locating new opportunities to managing the entitlement process and development programs. Dave has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is a 2018 Candidate for a Master’s of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. Dave has been with Genstar since 2008.

Leigh Melnychuk

Vice President - Edmonton Communities

Leigh joined Genstar in 2016 and brings a specialized financial background to the company after 10 years in commercial banking, most recently with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Leigh has a Bachelor in Management/Finance from the University of Lethbridge. Leigh brings a strong network of developer and builder clients in the Edmonton Region.

Marcello Chiacchia

Vice President - Calgary Communities

Marcello is a professional engineer and has tenure with Genstar dating back to 1992. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary. He oversees the development of all Calgary communities and brings a wealth of knowledge and development insight to the Calgary Region. Marcello has led the development of several award-winning communities including Panorama Hills, Calgary’s largest development.

Ray Cunliffe

Vice President - Atlanta Communities

Ray, an Edmonton native, has been associated with Genstar since 2008. Ray has a MBA from Florida International University and a very strong foundation of development knowledge and financial acumen. He works closely with Michael Kilgallon, President of Atlanta Communities where they are among the most active real estate developers in the region.

Dave Boles

Vice President - Winnipeg Communities

Dave Boles has been with the company since 2008. He holds a Master’s in Planning from the University of Guelph and an MBA from the University of Manitoba. Dave is a professional urban planner and has a long record of accomplishments with Genstar in the Winnipeg Region. Dave furthers a legacy of strong leadership and brings a strong foundation of development knowledge to the Winnipeg Region.