Winnipeg-based entrepreneur and real estate investor Kris Thorkelson is the subject of a newly released spotlight feature article that takes a close look at his personal and professional journey, as well as his insights on the evolving real estate landscape in 2025.
The article, titled “Inside the Mind of Kris Thorkelson: A Quiet Force in Winnipeg Real Estate,” provides a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the founder and CEO of Thorwin Properties, a company that manages over 2,400 rental units across Winnipeg. Written in a conversational Q&A and narrative format, the feature sheds light on Kris’s approach to property management, investment strategy, and community development.
“I never planned to get into real estate,” Thorkelson shares in the article. “I saw a need. I followed it.”
The piece covers topics such as the shifting renter demographic, the impact of rising costs on development, and why Kris focuses on long-term, sustainable growth rather than short-term profits.
“You don’t always need to expand to grow,” he says. “Sometimes it’s about tightening what you already have.”
The article also highlights Kris’s quiet philanthropy, including his $500,000 donation to the University of Manitoba’s Pharmacy faculty and his ongoing support for Agape Table and Canadian Lutheran World Relief.
Through thoughtful reflection and grounded commentary, Kris provides valuable perspective on what it means to lead in today’s real estate market—without hype or headline-chasing.
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned,” Thorkelson notes, “it’s that consistency is underrated. But in the end, it always matters most.”
The full article is now available to read online at the website here.
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