Troy MacBeth Abromaitis is a member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation and a senior executive with nearly 20 years of experience, currently working as director of development with the Bucci Group of Companies. His portfolio of work includes successfully managing more than 30 transit-oriented development projects throughout western Canada. Current projects include the Orion Master Plan in Surrey (C$580+ million/US$451+ million), Dominion Towers in Calgary (C$120+ million/US$93.38 million) and Broadway projects in Vancouver (C$180+ million/US$140.01 million). He is a dedicated community builder who has balanced sustainable corporate growth with more than a decade of community service through his commitment to charitable causes, volunteerism and preserving local heritage.
Within the industry, Abromaitis currently sits on the boards of Canadian Home Builder’s Association of BC Fraser Valley and Lytton Economic Development Corp. Outside the industry, Abromaitis is also the president of the Rotary Club of West Vancouver and on the boards of the West Point Grey Community Center Association and Stó:lo Business Association. Abromaitis served as the president of the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia in 2017 - 2018 and on the Board of Governors from 2012 - 2019.
Abromaitis is also a builder, managing broker, mortgage broker, realtor and property manager. He is also a registered professional member with the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia and was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 by the National Centre for American Indian Enterprise Development, Business in Vancouver, Canadian Construction, Business Elite and Professional Builder Magazine.
Abromaitis is also a member of Lytton First Nation and his community was decimated by the wildfires in British Columbia last summer. As an Indigenous business leader, Abromaitis recognized this was a serious issue and he personally fundraised more than C$60,000 (US$46,691) to help rebuild his community. Troy was fortunate to be selected for a National Philanthropy Award by the Canadian Mortgage Awards for his efforts towards helping his community.
Is there a specific experience that led you to where you are today?
My development career began as the president’s assistant at Wallmark Homes. Soon after, I was promoted to development coordinator and then development manager. I worked with this company from 2006 to 2013. In 2013, I joined Bucci Developments and currently serves as the director of development. I was also the DI for Bucci Developments Investment Fund Limited and led more than 30 real estate projects across Western Canada with an aggregate value of more than C$2 billion.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Bucci Development is currently working on a master-planned multi-tower community in Fleetwood, BC. I am lucky to have the opportunity to lead such a transformative project in Fleetwood. It was a combination of previous development experience coupled with the valuable lessons taught by my mentors that allowed me to perform at this level. This project will include 1,200 affordable homes and a mix of commercial and amenity uses.
Accomplishment you’re most proud of and why?
Abromaitis is a member of Lytton First Nation, a community that was decimated by the wildfires in British Columbia last summer. As an Indigenous business leader, Abromaitis recognized this was a serious issue and he personally fundraised more than C$60,000 (US$46,691) to help rebuild his community. Abromaitis was fortunate to be selected for a National Philanthropy Award by the Canadian Mortgage Awards for his efforts towards helping his community.
Best advice/tip/best practice to share from your area of expertise?
If you are fortunate enough to find success, it is your opportunity to send the ladder down and lift others up. Giving back is the right thing to do. It is important to help tomorrow’s leaders get started on their dreams today.
