AWM Team
AWM Team
Over 30 dedicated individuals make up the team at AWM from licensed Property & Strata Managers with a combined experience of over 90 years to several accredited and skilful accounting and administrative personnel, all ensuring the highest level of performance of each property that is AWM managed.
We take pride in our teamwork approach and keeping up to date of the latest technology enhancements and industry. Strong association through memberships within our industry maintains the ability for our team to be both effective and efficient.
Michael H. Schuss, Owner
AWM commenced operation on November 1st, 1997 and has grown by a staggering 1000% in the past 13 years. As Owner and Managing Broker, Michael has been involved in the handling of all the various property types since 1985 and has an unrestricted license, providing for a level of service commitment that includes all facets of the Real Estate industry. Assembling not only a qualified but enthusiastic team of property managers, accountants and client care professionals, is the key to the successful representation that is AWM. As we move ahead, Michael strives for AWM to be a leader in service and dedication recognizing our client’s needs through both innovation and hard work.
Lyndon King, President
Lyndon has been involved in the Real Estate industry now exceeding 20 years, and has been licensed as a Managing Broker, unrestricted for most of his tenure, resulting an extreme depth of experience for the AWM staff and clients alike to draw from. The experience has been gained by a personal Management of a variety of strata and commercial Real Estate during this time, with ranging disciplines and difficulties, all to which Lyndon gained tremendous expertise in his current handling of accounts as a Manager and President of AWM. With solid Sales experience as well, Lyndon has developed a strong understanding of the larger field making up the overall responsibility in representing the investment property of our clients. Lyndon has resided in the lower mainland for over 30 years and has continued to evolve with the changing Real Estate climate. A kind and friendly personality, yet professional in approach, will serve the AWM clients well into the future.
Chris McInnes, Vice President
Chris has over 12 years experience in the property management industry, and is passionate about ensuring clients receive proactive management services for their homes and investments. His understanding of the Strata Property Act and other governing bodies paired with an ability to adapt to a changing environment gives him insight into the many variables to be considered when managing the varied types of properties we have in British Columbia. This combined with an easy going demeanour has Chris the respect of his valued clients, trades and fellow Property Managers. With a genuine interest in building a long trusted relationship with his clients, Chris takes great pride in finding ways to surpass expectations.
Marjorie Talento, General Manager
Marj truly enjoys her position as General Manager for AWM where she started in an Administrative capacity in 2000. Her passion and appreciation for the responsibilities bestowed upon her enabled for quick growth to a lead position in a short period of time. Currently, Marj is responsible for the Administrative and client care facets of the company’s operations that contribute to the overall efficiency, effectiveness and the success of AWM over the last 10 years. Taking a proactive approach in the development of our staff is her continued goal earning the client care distinction above all else.
Sophia Jang, CFO
Duncan MacKenzie, Director, Vancouver Island
Tyler Johnson, Director of Real Estate Services
Grant Knowles, Senior Strata Agent
With over 11 years experience in the Property Management industry and holding an unrestricted broker’s license Grant has obtained both the educational and professional experience to effectively provide a proactive and diligent approach to the management of all properties. Working in all facets of the industry including residential, commercial, and strata management I offer a personalized service tailored to suit the needs of each property type and strive towards creating a successful, rewarding, and long term relationship with each client.
Marc Rothberg, Senior Strata Agent
Growing up in Richmond, Marc has come to appreciate the tremendous growth of the City and in particular the significant trend of strata living. Marc graduated from UBC in 2004 with an influence in commerce and entered the field of property management shortly after in early 2005. While attending school Marc developed a strong appreciation for customer service having been employed in sales roles where he adopted the need to effectively balance responsibility and client expectations. As a licensed strata manager Marc is involved in various strata property types, styles and sizes at AWM from low to high rise residential and commercial properties. The exposure to these varying strata property types has provided Marc with a depth of experience and understanding that is a value to his clients.
Terry Newell, Senior Strata Agent
Terry has worked with Strata Corporations since 1994. She earned her Urban Land Economics Diploma from the Sauder School of Business at UBC in 1997 and received her Managing Broker’s license the same year. She has worked in all facets of property management; as a commercial property manager, a managing broker, realtor and rental manager, but she kept coming back to Strata management. She says there is never a dull day in the Strata management world. As a “people person”, she enjoys the daily interaction with Councils and owners. Terry prides herself on her considerable organizational and management skills and loves using them in the ongoing challenges inherent in managing Strata properties. She is excited to call AWM home and looks forward to continuing her career in Strata Management.
Donna Chamberlain, Strata Agent
Randie Jantzen, Strata Agent
Stanley Cheung, Strata Agent
Stanley Loves Hong Kong but his Heart belongs in Vancouver and with that, the passion to be involved in Real Estate and the growing sector of strata. Stanley welcomes challenges which started with both graduation from Vancouver College and earning a degree in Economics at SFU. Stanley entered the industry of strata management in 2006 and has grown quickly with heightened involvement across all facets of the management responsibility, dealing with not only residential but mixed use and air parcel properties. Stanley puts integrity first and the sound representation of his clients foremost. This is supported by his natural competitive spirit in various sports.
Cody Rae, Strata Agent
Wanda Wong, Business Development & Marketing Manager
Deanna Marzin, Manager, Corporate Relations
Following completion of studies in Marketing at BCIT, Vancouver campus, Deanna was a territory manager for Mark Anthony Group, a wine and beverage representative for labels such as Mission Hill, Rodney Strong and Corona. After seven years of dedicated service in developing sales for the represented brands and expanding the territory of influence, Deanna moved on to marketing for AWM on April 1st, 2007. Particularly involved in the development projects under the AWM umbrella, Deanna created the relationships with various service providers and designers in implementing strategic awareness of client properties, in rental and sales along with supporting the AWM brand. Deanna works across the breadth of the Company with all departments assuring that our brand is properly represented to our clients, meeting the expectations of service and commitment above all else.
Jonathon Williams, Project Manager
Lana Chow, Administration Manager
Having worked at AWM Alliance since 2001, Lana has been involved with property management, property development, marketing and human resources. She has had the opportunity to work with Property Managers with diverse portfolios in both residential and commercial. It is with this experience in a wide range of properties She aims to ensure that the Administration Department runs efficiently so to assist Property Managers in providing the highest level of services to our Clients. She is focussed on making sure our clients receive the professionalism, quality and reliability they deserve.










