History of Coriolis

Since 1983, Coriolis has been providing consulting services in:  real estate analysis; urban planning and development policy; development approvals and processes; strategic advice; RFP design and implementation; and other specialized services such as financial modelling, expert testimony, and public and farmers’ markets.

Coriolis was founded by Jay Wollenberg and Sandi Munro. In 2018, ownership and management transitioned to Blair Erb and Nicole Olenick, who have been with the firm for over 20 years and have helped establish the firm’s culture of rigorous analysis, independent advice, and clear communication.

Blair Erb joined Coriolis in 1990 following his graduation with honours from the UBC Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration (now the Sauder School of Business) with a concentration in Urban Land Economics and Finance. Blair is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with membership in the Planning Institute of BC and Canadian Institute of Planners.

Nicole Olenick joined Coriolis in 1997 following her graduation with honours from the UBC Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration (now the Sauder School of Business) with a concentration in Urban Land Economics. Nicole is a Professional member of the Real Estate Institute of BC (RI) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with membership in the Planning Institute of BC and Canadian Institute of Planners.

Founders Jay and Sandi continue to work in association with Coriolis through their new firm, Wollenberg Munro Consulting Inc.

Who Uses Our Services

We have worked with all levels of government and with a wide range of private sector clients including developers, landowners, retailers, financial institutions, and pension plans.

From our base in Vancouver Canada, we have worked extensively throughout British Columbia and Western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). We have also worked in Ontario, Yukon, North West Territories, Washington, California, and Asia.

Custom Proposals

Every client and project situation is unique. We start each project with a custom proposal for services. Our proposals articulate clear objectives, outline a detailed work program, define specific deliverables (e.g. reports, presentations), and suggest a schedule and budget. We also include examples of our most relevant project experience. The scope of our work can be tailored to match your timing and resources.