🎙️ Justin Deknatel: Elevating Property Management at Warrington PCI Management

About this episode

Justin Deknatel discusses the key elements of outstanding property management and the importance of proactive operations.

In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Deknatel, Senior Vice President of Property Management at Warrington PCI Management — one of Western Canada’s most respected property management and real estate service companies. With over 17 million square feet of office, retail, industrial, and residential assets under management, Warrington PCI has spent more than 30 years focused on one thing: Managing Properties to Maximize Results. Headquartered in Vancouver with operations across Vancouver Island, WPM continues to set the standard for operational excellence, tenant experience, and long-term asset value. Justin brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across REITs, developers, and national platforms — and in this episode, he shares what truly defines outstanding property management. Justin dives into: ✅ What “award-winning property management” really looks like ✅ The difference between reactive and proactive operations ✅ Why attention to detail and pride of ownership matter more than ever ✅ How calmness under pressure separates good property managers from exceptional ones ✅ The importance of continuous improvement and operational fundamentals “Every day, a little…

People in this episode

Host: Jared Sarbit

Guest: Justin Deknatel

Topics covered

• property management
• operational excellence
• tenant experience
• leadership
• continuous improvement

Keywords

• property management
• operational excellence
• tenant experience
• leadership
• continuous improvement
• reactive operations
• proactive management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Warrington PCI Management

Places: Vancouver, Vancouver Island

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