Paper Umbrella Residences

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Founders

Founded on equality & ethical governance

Each founder of Paper Umbrella has the same ownership privileges as every other member. They created Paper Umbrella to build a trustworthy and pleasurable investment for their families and yours to enjoy.

Russ

Russ Parker, Partner

Russ Parker is a born-and-raised Calgary entrepreneur.  His business experience includes banking, commercial real estate, clothing manufacturing and wholesaling, and most recently as the franchisee for Lululemon Athletica stores in Calgary.  He loves his role as father and enjoys travelling, cycling, snowboarding, wakesurfing and hanging at the lake with his wife Susan and two daughters.


Rob



Rob Schaefer, Partner

As a seasoned business development executive, Rob lives on building businesses. Although a born-and-raised Calgarian, Rob and his family have lived in Canada, Switzerland, and the United States, and has always had a passion for discovering new places, friends and culture. Paper Umbrella allows Rob, his wife Barb, and three children to fit their passion for adventure into their busy family life.


Derek

Derek Ball, Partner

Derek Ball is a successful Calgary entrepreneur with multiple ventures under his belt.  Derek has a passion for building early stage businesses and has experience with financing, growth and management.  Recently he was Entrepreneur-In-Residence for Calgary Technologies Inc. passing on some of his expertise to high tech start-ups.  After Calgary Technologies, Derek launched his own start-up: Tynt Inc. in 2007. He and his wife Lesley have three daughters and all love to travel, ski, run marathons and enjoy the great outdoors.