Rick Ilich

Chief Executive Officer at Townline

Speaker

Rick Ilich founded Townline in 1980, initially focusing on single-family homes. Over the first decade, he established a strong foundation in building single family homes before expanding the company’s scope in the early 1990s to include large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Under his visionary leadership, Townline has grown into a prominent force in the industry, with developments spanning Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.

Rick’s attention to detail, commitment to creativity, and drive for innovation are embedded in every aspect of Townline’s work. Central to his core values is a steadfast insistence that customer service and livability remain top priorities, ensuring that Townline’s projects enhance both quality of life and community well-being.

Recognizing socioeconomic inequities early in his career, Rick, alongside his wife Lauren, co-founded TL Housing Solutions (TLHS). Operating as a "fee-for-service" developer and builder, TLHS provides turnkey solutions to non-market housing operators. With over 4,000 homes built or in process, TLHS has helped secure safe and stable housing for marginalized communities, including women escaping domestic violence, seniors, individuals with special needs, Indigenous housing providers, and workforce members previously priced out of the market.

Beyond his leadership at Townline and TLHS, Rick actively contributes his expertise to industry development and policy, currently serving as Chair of the UDI Pacific Region.