Hands‑on building operations include coordinating vendors, preventative maintenance, and responding to urgent requests, ensuring tenant satisfaction and owner peace of mind.
• Vendor and maintenance oversight
• Tenant communication and service requests
• Preventative maintenance planning
Hands‑on building operations focused on protecting cash flow and tenant satisfaction.
We coordinate vendors, preventative maintenance, and day‑to‑day issues with clear accountability.
• Vendor and maintenance oversight
• Tenant communication and service requests
• Preventative maintenance planning
In partnership with our sister company, Real Strategy, we provide leasing and renewal execution that improves tenant quality and strengthens long‑term income.
• Renewal strategy and negotiations
• Marketing and leasing execution
• Stronger lease terms and documentation
We plan and execute capital work that protects value. Tenant improvements, lifecycle replacements, and building upgrades. All without disrupting operations.
• Tendering and vendor management
• Schedule and budget control
• Tenant coordination and close-out
Hands‑on building operations focused on protecting cash flow and tenant satisfaction.
We coordinate vendors, preventative maintenance, and day‑to‑day issues with clear accountability.
• Vendor and maintenance oversight
• Tenant communication and service requests
• Preventative maintenance planning
Expert management of expense recoveries paired with regular financial reporting ensures owners always have a clear picture of their assets' performance, cashflow, and risks.
• Budget vs actual with variance notes
• CAM/recoveries billing and reconciliation
• Arrears follow-up and payables control
Darren, an industry leader for 26 years in the commercial real estate sector, has been providing expertise through our sister company, Real Strategy Advisors in the areas of brokerage and workplace strategy. He is proud to have stepped into his father’s shoes to effectively run the family’s property management business and carry out Chris’ vision. Having worked with some of Ottawa’s most active commercial design builders and major commercial real estate brokerages, Darren will uphold the focus of providing clients with exceptional services through a full-time property management firm.
Lee Wagner, CPA, CMA, leads the finance and asset management function at D. Fleming Developments. He supports owners with clear monthly reporting, annual budgets, and practical action plans that protect cash flow and grow value - from tenant collections and CAM reconciliations to lender coordination and tax planning. Lee is ARGUS Enterprise Certified and regularly builds valuation and scenario models to help owners make confident decisions. Prior to commercial real estate, Lee held senior operations leadership roles in hospitality and media. His approach blends disciplined financial oversight with a hands‑on, service‑first operating mindset.
Lee is a proven leader with experience in outstanding corporations, groundbreaking independent businesses, and important not-for-profits. An integral member of the D. Fleming team, Lee helps drive profitable business decisions, as well as ensures all financial records and transactions are handled in a timely and professional manner.
Mario is a proven leader in the property management industry with over 15 years of experience. He brings the highest level of professionalism and respect to his clients and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure tenants and businesses have the resources they need to succeed. Mario is highly driven and results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering efficient and timely outcomes.
Mario is a proven leader in the property management industry with over 15 years of experience. He brings the highest level of professionalism and respect to his clients and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure tenants and businesses have the resources they need to succeed. Mario is highly driven and results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering efficient and timely outcomes.
Before joining the D. Fleming team, Sarah spent five years as an Operations Manager at Indigo, honing her organizational and leadership skills. She then took on the role of Operations and Marketing Leader at a small tech startup for two years, managing social media and planning unique conference events. Sarah is now responsible for tenant relations and property management, working closely with building operations. Known for her keen attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and problem-solving mindset, Sarah is always looking to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Before joining the D. Fleming team, Sarah spent five years as an Operations Manager at Indigo, honing her organizational and leadership skills. She then took on the role of Operations and Marketing Leader at a small tech startup for two years, managing social media and planning unique conference events. Sarah is now responsible for tenant relations and property management, working closely with building operations. Known for her keen attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and problem-solving mindset, Sarah is always looking to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Naomi joined the Real Strategy team in the Fall of 2019, having previously worked with Darren Fleming for many years. Her role as Lease Manager keeps her consistently engaged with clients and requires detailed familiarity with their leasing needs. Naomi enjoys seeing deals through from start to finish and the bonds this creates with clients — both past and present.
Naomi joined the Real Strategy team in the Fall of 2019, having previously worked with Darren Fleming for many years. Her role as Lease Manager keeps her consistently engaged with clients and requires detailed familiarity with their leasing needs. Naomi enjoys seeing deals through from start to finish and the bonds this creates with clients — both past and present.
Jacob is a results-driven individual whose organizational skills and attention to detail are second to none. As a Senior Project Manager, Jacob consistently juggles multiple projects and timelines with a proven ability to adapt, innovate, and prioritize deliverables accordingly. With a background in architectural technology, Jacob has a decade’s worth of experience in various construction project management capacities. Combining an analytical nature and penchant for success, Jacob helps D. Fleming streamline and improve client projects.
Jacob is a results-driven individual whose organizational skills and attention to detail are second to none. As a Senior Project Manager, Jacob consistently juggles multiple projects and timelines with a proven ability to adapt, innovate, and prioritize deliverables accordingly. With a background in architectural technology, Jacob has a decade’s worth of experience in various construction project management capacities. Combining an analytical nature and a penchant for success, Jacob helps D. Fleming streamline and improve client projects.