Our Team
We are actively seeking new career-minded agents to join us in becoming the most successful Commercial Real Estate Brokerage in Simcoe County.
Stephanie Maye SIOR, CCIM, FEA
Co-Founder & Broker of Record
Co-Founder & Broker of Record
Stephanie was born and raised on a Dairy/Chicken farm in Cookstown and sat with interest learning the concept of payback period at the kitchen table when her folks were talking about what crops and livestock to invest in. When most girls at 17 were reading Seventeen magazine, Stephanie subscribed to her own monthly stream of Forbes magazine! Investing in rental property began for her at age 20 and she and her husband bought their first industrial property she was 25, so after that, it was pretty clear that God planted within her an innate love of big business and high finance which has since led to serving the business community with their real estate needs! Stephanie and her husband, with their 2 children call Barrie their launching pad where they also enjoy a large family circle that has been in the Simcoe County community for over 7 generations.
Stephanie holds 3 prestigious designations, CCIM – Certified Commercial Investment Member, SIOR – Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, which means she has been proven and tested by way of education and volume of sales that she specializes in Investment Analysis and Asset management, the stuff that Pension Funds and Trust companies do, to determine how to best position commercial real estate holdings through real estate cycles to maximize profits. Stephanie is also a certified Family Enterprise Advisor which means she can guide your investment decisions to put the security of your family assets at the forefront.
Blair Maye
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Blair is a man of getting things done. Having a background in electrical and teaching Electricity Safety and Conservation over the last 20 years, Blair has developed a deep sense of best practices when it comes to the safety and longevity of our built surroundings. Blair has improved and managed real estate for his own holdings and helped many others to get on top of their properties, and now services Maven Commercial Real Estate’s investor clients’ portfolios, providing solutions to protect their tenants and achieve maximum asset value.
Michelle Leonard
Office, HR & Accounting Manager
Being a firm believer in the importance of a strong foundation, Michelle is consistently improving our team’s operations and systems to ensure maximum efficiency and the highest quality of work produced by each of its members, which in turn, increases the overall experience for our clients. Michelle is looking forward to serving our clients in a more direct and full scope as she actively pursues her RECO Salesperson Licence!
Michelle was born in North York, ON, grew up in Vaughan and has now planted roots for herself, her husband and 4 children in Barrie.
Chelsea Burns
Sales Representative
When you’ve got Chelsea on your side you have a real sales advocate. Having worked for a Real Estate Investment Trust company and also having earned one of the highest sales in a door-to-door environment, Chelsea has a unique set of skills that she deploys and is filled with determination to get our clients in front of great opportunities. Chelsea approaches and completes every task with astute attention to detail to ensure our clients’ businesses and investments are well protected.
Chelsea grew up in Mount Albert, Ontario and now calls Barrie home!
Kristen Shaylor
Sales Representative
Meet Kristen Shaylor, serial entrepreneur. Starting a business as a young adult, entrepreneurship has always come naturally for Kristen. She has immersed herself in learning about business strategies and is passionate about investing and growing generational wealth for her clients. In 2003, she received the Young Entrepreneur Award from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, to recognize her entrepreneurial initiative, innovative spirit and vision. Most recently, Kristen spearheaded a company with over 15 employees and is well-versed in what it takes to launch a start-up. Kristen is uniquely positioned to help business owners access the tools they need to protect and elevate their business to the next level.
In her spare time, you can find Kristen at the gym lifting heavy and taking long hikes in nature throughout the many conservation areas in the Barrie area with her family. She has worked and volunteered both in the private and public education sectors which have influenced her love of quality education and strong community bonds. Kristen is committed to creating positive community connections through her role as a Sales Representative with Maven!
Taylor Matson
Transaction Coordinator
Taylor has a unique academic background, having completed her Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Criminology and subsequently obtaining her Paralegal license. Previously employed as a Real Estate Law Clerk here in Barrie, she found her passion within in the world of real estate and began her journey in the CRE realm with Maven as Transaction Coordinator. Taylor assists the sales team with each new listing and transaction, helping ensure a positive takeaway for our clients. With family roots in Chatham-Kent, Taylor is relatively new to the area but has proudly called Simcoe County “home” since 2019 with her husband and their rescue dog. Outside of work, Taylor can be found exploring the area’s plethora of hiking trails, waterfronts, and restaurants.
Rachel Kiezebrink
Client Experience Coordinator
Rachel comes to Maven with a background in both bookkeeping and customer relations. She has developed her customer service skills in many industries, including construction, agriculture, and tourism, and as a recent Georgian College graduate, she looks forward to furthering her career in an administration environment. Rachel is committed to providing an exceptional client experience at Maven Commercial Real Estate.
Rachel grew up in the Barrie area and is proud to call the city home. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and spending time with her husband, family, and friends.
Devyn Burgess
Research Analyst
Devyn is our research maven. Devyn is in charge of ensuring our statistical market knowledge is complete. We can’t give good counsel unless our inventory is fully fleshed out and vacancy rates of industrial, office, and retail product are current. He digs for all product under development and construction projects to know what to anticipate. If it’s going on in Simcoe County we know about it.
Mary Sheridan
Market Research Specialist
Mary’s passion is working with a variety of clients in the commercial real estate realm, helping them find innovative ways to market their properties & businesses. Having graduated with a Master’s in Communication Management from McMaster University, along with recently completing the Real Property Administration diploma from Seneca/UBC Sauder School of Business, along with 30 years actively working in the industry, Mary’s knowledge of the CRE industry is unique. Her research provides best positioning for clients to realize maximum income potential and functional solutions in this fast-paced industry. Mary is thankful to have found an innovative group of professionals with the Maven Team.
We are visionaries that love to work with other visionaries and entrepreneurs to help bring their vision to life! Seriously. Investors and Developers see grand things that people want or need when all that exists is a farmer’s field or a broken down building and they risk a lot to bring it to life. Enterprising operators are leading their teams to deliver their goods and services in new and innovative ways and we come alongside the executive to secure their operations in well suited locations. We heavily research and do the heavy lifting on evaluating possibilities in order to curate great opportunities for our clients.
From providing essential research data for your investment decisions to structuring and executing a precise strategy for your phase of ownership, our focus is on customizing solutions according to your unique needs. We care infinitely more to understand your business, your properties and your goals in the short AND long term—ensuring results that deliver maximum benefits.