Rick Browning

Co-Founder & Non-Executive Chairman

Rick started his career in property nearly 50 years ago, with Colliers International and Canadian Freehold (a subsidiary of ICI GB). Since then, Rick has found his calling as a developer, working on projects like Fairview Landing, The Carlyle and the Richmond Auto Mall.

His resume also includes Parkwood, Nanaimo, a 110 acre master planned residential community, Crestwood Commerce Centre, Richmond, and the Whistler Visitor and Blackcomb Lodge complex.

He is the recipient of the UDI Award for Development Excellence and the City of Vancouver Heritage Award for Development Excellence.

Outside of his memorable career in development, Rick spent time as the Managing Partner of Pacific Western Realty Corp.  He was also the founding partner of Red Robin Restaurants, Rocky Mountain Rail Tour Co, and Whistler Premier Resort Accommodations.

Ryan Cohen

Co-Founder & CEO

Ryan began his career as an investment banker with Canaccord Genuity in 2007, specifically focused on natural resources. He quickly advanced to the position of Director, Equity and Debt Capital Markets, becoming the youngest Director in the firm’s history.

In 2012, he departed the banking world and took on a range of executive positions with numerous shale oil & gas companies, and publicly traded mining companies with assets throughout North and South America. Many of these groups were successfully sold during his tenure with them.

In 2016, Ryan shifted his focus to real estate with the specific intent to build real & lasting value and be able to participate more meaningfully with the communities he operates in. This ultimately culminated in the founding of a group of property development companies, including Pacific Swell.

Damien Duport

VP Operations

Damien is a Welsh National and Operations Manager at Pacific Swell Developments. Prior to Pacific Swell, Damien completed his BA Honors Degree from Liverpool University in International Business and Chinese Studies.

He went on to work in Finance and M&A with private mining companies in China and West Africa. Damien has acted as a consultant to public companies in Investor Relations and financing efforts, providing creative insight, knowledge, and strategic focus to improve IR and communication programs.

He is currently focused on overseeing the company's property portfolio in BC. Damien has a keen eye for detail and is involved in all facets of our business.

Grayson Rohland

Development & Construction Manager

Grayson joined Pacific Swell in 2020 and heads up our project management and construction planning efforts. He commenced his career at a young age renovating yachts with his family.

This transitioned into developing large custom homes in the West Vancouver Area, with projects including several multi-million dollar yacht renovations, a large custom home, and acting as Lead Foreman/Project Coordinator on several multi-million dollar custom homes with Calrudd Construction, winning the AIA Citation Award. 

Grayson founded Rohland Brothers Contracting in 2018 and completed a number of projects including renovations for “Mangia E Bevi” Restaurant (May 2019), “La Sorella” Restaurant (June 2019), Bean Around The World (July 2019) and multiple custom home additions.

Ross McKenzie

Head of Tourism

Ross is a British National and former Royal Marine. He is our patient zero and has been with the team from day one. His solid work ethic, proactive nature and broad range of skillsets have seen him graduate from a maintenance role to running the group’s tourism arm.

Ross has been General Manager of MacKenzie Beach Resort since 2018 and overseen its strategic vision, construction and gradual return to vibrancy over the past few years.

Ross is a member of the Tofino Volunteer Fire Department and his quick thinking, cool demeanour and practical problem solving are highly valued.

Tisah Tucknott-Cohen

Interior Design

Tisah is a former Art Therapist by profession and received her BA as well as her piano diploma from McGill University. She has creativity coursing through her veins.

Tisah founded and owns Drifter the Brand, an online home goods boutique which also offers interior design and styling services. She has been our go-to interior designer & stylist for all our projects and also runs our various social media platforms.

Tisah’s keen eye and one-of-a-kind curation and procurement abilities have made her an invaluable asset to Pacific Swell.

Sarah Elderbroom Partridge

Building & Leasing Manager

Sarah began her career in an administrative role at the local radio station, where she then joined Corus Radio, traveling extensively throughout Western Canada helping implement new software. Coming back to Vancouver Island, she transitioned to a role in Property Management where her specialty was dealing with repairs and maintenance.  Taking a step back from that role, she opened up her own business, which she ran successfully for 8 years before deciding it was time to return to her roots in property management.

She joined the Pacific Swell team as our Building and Leasing Manager in 2022.

Though Sarah loves to travel and explore, she is happiest at home with her husband Colin, raising their two children and tending to their multitude of animals.

Coady Lee

VP Tourism

Coady is from the Canada's East Coast & has over a decade of experience in adventure tourism & hospitality.

His passion is helping people check their most hard-to-reach items off their bucket lists.

After 10 years in sport fishing, cycling tours & racing as a professional dog musher in Canada's majestic North, Coady now heads up retail, food & beverage and guest services.

Coady is versatile & has filled just about every resort operations role possible during his time with Pacific Swell. He, his beautiful wife and 3 retired sled dogs are excited to be welcoming their child shortly.