Patrick Chiu immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1992. The eldest son of Wayne and Eleanor Chiu of Trico Homes, Patrick has had a great deal of exposure to the real estate industry throughout his entire life. In his teenaged years, he worked at Trico as a summer student; however, it wasn’t until he got involved in property investment that he became interested in a career in the industry.

In 2018, after completing his MBA at the University of Calgary, Patrick progressed into the role of General Manager and as of 2022 is the President of Trico Communities and the Trico Group of Companies. In this role, he oversees asset and property management which includes strategy, investments, rental, senior living, and commercial divisions for Trico Communities. Patrick continues to educate himself by enrolling in various courses and programs for family enterprises and businesses to assist in Trico’s success.

Influenced by family values and ideals set by Wayne and Eleanor, Patrick shares a passion for investment the Calgary community, and quickly became involved with the Trico Charitable Foundation. Launched in 2008, the Trico Charitable Foundation was a way to combine the Chiu’s passion for social entrepreneurship with their desire to make a social impact. Patrick is the chair of the NU Community Board, which provides awards of best practices for student social entrepreneurs and their organizations, with the vision of these students entering the social enterprise ecosystem. As of 2022, the NU Community board has awarded over $150,000 to student social entrepreneurs in Alberta and across Canada. Patrick also provides his time as the Chair of the Board of the Directors for Stile Interiors and Stile Glass, Chair for the Dean’s Strategic Advisory Committee, Chiu School of Business, Bow Valley College, and as a Campaign Cabinet Member of the Open Doors – Open Minds to raise $35 million for students at Bow Valley College.