Today, we sat down with Brenna McGrade, Director, Investments at Spring Living Retirement Communities, for an understanding of her essential role in shaping investments and the portfolio for Spring Living. She gives us insight into the background of the acquisitions process and some of the moving parts involved.

Hi Brenna! Talk to us about your role and your team. What are you responsible for and how do you collaborate with other teams? What do you enjoy most about your role?

I lead our investments team at Spring Living, overseeing acquisitions, debt and equity financing, investor relations, dispositions, and other strategic transactions at the corporate level.

We work closely with our operations and finance teams, whose insights are critical in shaping our underwriting and supporting execution throughout each transaction.

What I enjoy most about my role is the opportunity to learn from every deal and continuously refine how we approach investing. We also have the privilege of working with a wide range of impressive stakeholders—from sellers to investors to lending partners—which makes every transaction a unique experience.

Can you share a memorable achievement or project?

I spent about 12 months leading our largest transaction, acquiring 7 properties across Ontario and Quebec. It closed the day after my daughter was born. She arrived a bit early, so the timing wasn’t exactly as planned, but it made for a very memorable finish to the process. I was proud to see the transaction through to closing and close out that chapter in such a meaningful way.

What are you most excited to work on in the coming months?

We have a strong pipeline of acquisitions in progress, so the next few months are focused on executing at pace while staying disciplined on quality. Just as important is what comes after closing, and partnering closely with our operating teams to ensure each community is set up to perform and thrive.

I’m also looking forward to seeing the momentum build from our 2025 deals as those business plans start delivering real results.