About
‘Trace' implies that we learn from what has worked and what has not, bringing those lessons forward and creating something new that will leave behind a positive legacy in the work we do. It’s as much about looking back and taking stock as it is about projecting forward.
Meet the Team
David Jacobson, Director
Trace is led by David Jacobson, a real estate development executive with more than 15 years of hands-on experience managing complex mixed-use projects, and building teams and processes for some of the largest and most active developers in the region. With a background in Architecture, David brings clarity, knowledge and passion to each stage of the development process, from concept to construction completion.
Allison Jewell, Corporate Controller
Allison overseas accounting, tax and treasury for Fabric and Trace. She began her accounting career at PwC Vancouver in the Asset Management and Real Estate group. Upon obtaining her CPA, she left PwC to work as a Corporate Controller for major Vancouver real estate firms, gaining valuable industry experience in both residential and commercial real estate.
Emily Ng, Development Manager
Emily is involved in all aspects of Trace’s work program, working directly with our clients, consultants and municipal Staff contacts. Emily is a real estate development professional who has spent over 10 years working on a wide range of real estate development projects in British Columbia for some of Vancouver’s top-tier real estate developers.
Sam Thrupp, Development Analyst
Sam Thrupp is a real estate and development consultant with over 8 years’ experience providing advice to all tiers of government, institutional investors, and private developers. Sam’s expertise in this area involves a range of advisory services across traditional real estate assets including office, industrial, and residential. At Trace, Sam utilizes his expertise in market analysis and financial modelling to apply a quantitative approach to project feasibility.
