Meet The Team

Our Team

Our team is at the heart of everything we do. We are a dedicated group of humans who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to each project. Get to know the faces behind our success:

Dale Degagne

Co-Founder - Operations

Dale is both a military veteran and Real Estate Veteran. He applies the leadership, planning, and risk mitigation strategies learned while...(cont'd)

Colin Ernst

Co-Founder - Administration

Where Dale is "big picture" Colin is the details guy. His focus on systems, organization and administrative accuracy supports the company by...(cont'd)

Melanie Robinson

Co-Founder - Investor Relations

Melanie Robinson adds a strong "human" aspect to our team. Her intense focus on investor experience and human relations was the...(cont'd)

Nicole Fiore

Co-Founder - Marketing

Just one look at Nicole's social media and you'll understand why she's our marketing gal. Her ability to touch the soul with her...(cont')

Jesse Seads

Acquisitions Consultant

Jesse is our people connector. Born and raised in Victoria, he is a proud ambassado of this beautiful city and ...(cont'd)

Matt Rasmussen

Construction

Matt brings two decades of expertise to the construction industry, with a rich background in leadership spanning 16 years in Victoria, BC. ...(cont'd)

Dale

Co-Founder - Operations

Dale is the visionary co-founder of Develop with Dale, a pioneering figure in the multifamily development industry. With over two decades of experience, Dale has dedicated himself to revolutionizing the sector through innovation and transparency. His leadership and passion drive our commitment to delivering exceptional projects and building lasting trust with our community and investors.

Colin Ernst

Co-Founder - Administration

John Doe plays a crucial role as a manager at Develop with Dale, where he brings over 10 years of expertise in project management to our operations. His extensive experience in overseeing multifaceted projects ensures that every development initiative meets and exceeds industry standards.

Melanie Robinson

Co-Founder - Investor Relations

Mark plays a pivotal role as an accountant at Develop with Dale, where he brings his expertise in financial management and strategic planning to our operations. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, Mark ensures that our financial processes are meticulously maintained and compliant.

Nicole

Co-Founder - Operations

Dale is the visionary co-founder of Develop with Dale, a pioneering figure in the multifamily development industry. With over two decades of experience, Dale has dedicated himself to revolutionizing the sector through innovation and transparency. His leadership and passion drive our commitment to delivering exceptional projects and building lasting trust with our community and investors.

Robert Starkey

Assiestant manager

Robert has spent the last six years working locally in a variety of roles in real estate asset management and development here in Victoria where he gained experience managing mid-rise multi-family, mixed-use and commercial projects with prominent local developers.

Combining deep interests in landscape and architectural design, environmental stewardship, and healthy urbanism, with a “Buffet and Munger” inspired approach to real estate investing, Robert is passionate about collaborating with like-minded industry professionals to pursue sustainable infill development projects that yield healthy returns for investors.

When Robert is not thinking about architecture, community building, and proformas he enjoys hitting up local running and cycling routes, adventuring with his wife (Charlotte) and dachshund (Sherlock), or spending time with his extended family.

Matt R.

Co-Founder - Investor Relations

Matt Rasmussen brings two decades of expertise to the construction industry, with a rich background in leadership spanning 16 years in Victoria, BC. As the VP of Construction at Missing Middle Solutions, Matt leverages his extensive experience to spearhead innovative projects that bridge the gap in the housing market. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to quality, collaboration, and community-focused development. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for building  sustainable, inclusive communities, Matt continues to drive the success and growth of Missing Middle Solutions.

Jesse

Co-Founder - Administration

Hi, my name is Jesse. I love connecting people to homes.

Born and raised in Victoria, I am a proud ambassador of this beautiful city. My experiences living and working in Australia and England have given me a unique perspective, enriching my appreciation for Victoria’s distinct charm & lifestyle.

I’m excited to bring new housing opportunities to our community, helping more people find their perfect lifestyle-homes in this amazing place.

Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!”

Our Purpose

Develop with Dale is an authentic and no-fluff brand offering transparency in sharing content about its unique approach to multifamily development. Showing up consistently and effectively to build a like/trust factor for its following and future customers/investors.

Building a like/trust factor is essential to us. By consistently showing up and sharing our insights and successes, we aim to build a strong relationship with our community. Whether you’re a potential customer or investor, we strive to earn your trust through transparency and proven results.

Core Values

Our brand is built upon the following core values which are the essence of our identity:

A Place to Grow

We empower those around us to grow in knowledge, ability, and contribution. We design products where families can also grow.

Thriving Communities

We focus on working with great people and developing strong relationships. We design products that encourage neighbour relations.

Living Sustainably

We value efficient use of time and resources. We believe that the environment and economy can thrive together.

A note from Dale

Our goal is to be a significant contributor to solving the housing crisis.

On the surface, Missing Middle Housing doesn’t seem like much of a contribution relative to high rise construction. However we focus here because the space and land now dedicated to this housing type is vast and therefore scalable. 

We hope that others will watch us as we forge the way, and have the courage to follow in our footsteps. As a single company doing a few quality projects every year, we will not make much of a difference.

But if we can inspire a generation, then perhaps we can.