Meet the Team
Our Story
From humble beginnings just 8 years ago, KR Group has evolved into an acclaimed leader at the pinnacle of the local marketplace. Professional excellence is paramount, but we believe it’s our ferocious dedication to providing you with truly customized, sincere service, that took something small, and turned it into something big – something beautiful. Renowned for our precision and process, hard-work and results, KR Group has rapidly become one of Calgary’s absolute finest realty brokerages.
Our Approach
Our values govern our approach to our work. Everything we do is with a down-to-earth, hard-working attitude. We believe our integrity, honesty and doing the right thing is central to our success. We care about our clients and put ourselves in your shoes whether you’re a seasoned investor or first time buyer.

Ken Rigel
Founder / Realtor
Ken Rigel comes from true pioneer stock and was born and raised on a small farm in southern Alberta, where he learned the value of honest hard work.
Teamwork also makes the difference between triumph and turmoil on the farm; and in real estate.
After a successful career in radio Ken realized he could make a bigger difference in people’s lives by helping them with their real estate needs, in that salt-of-the-earth way he was taught to serve.
Family, music, and Rocky-Mountain-living are his deepest loves.
If you appreciate working with a straight–forward premier professional, with a natural charm and easy laugh, have coffee with Ken and learn why he rose so quickly to the apex of the Calgary marketplace.
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Brandy Rigel
Associate Realtor/Partner
Brandy Rigel is a big-city girl who loves Calgary and knows it like only a hometown girl can.
Mother of two and happily married to Ken’s brother, strong family values are fundamental to her outlook in life; and her approach when working with your family to help you sell and purchase your dream home.
With her combined years of experience in the oil and gas, and real estate industries, she knows what makes Calgarians tick.
Whether you're young and single looking for a hip neighbourhood, or ready to raise your family in a kid-friendly setting, Brandy has an intimate knowledge of all the best communities in Calgary.

Brandon Olson
Associate Realtor/Partner
Brandon was born in Calgary, and has lived in the city his entire life. He has been a licensed realtor since 2002, and has experienced many changes in Calgary’s real estate market. Brandon and his wife have been together for over 25 years, and have two lovely daughters. Besides selling homes, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, great food and drink, live music, and his dog Leroy. Brandon is calm and collected, known for his down-to-earth and honest approach.

Shelley Corley
Associate Realtor
Shelley is a born and raised Calgary girl who has relocated to Airdrie and loves the small town feel. With her family being in real estate for over 25 years she felt like it was a great place to utilize her people skills and her passion for education. Shelley loves nothing more than helping others find that perfect home. Shelley and her husband of 10 years have two young children, when she is not out selling homes she loves spending time with her family and friends, a good book or working in her yard. If you are looking for a professional who goes the extra mile have a chat with Shelley and find out how she can help you buy or sell your next home.

Alexandra Sarmiento
Associate Realtor
Alé was born in Venezuela and made Calgary home over 10 years ago. She quickly fell in love with the Calgarian lifestyle, including the sense of community and passion for the outdoors. She earned her Business Degree from Mount Royal University with a minor in Economics & Finance and developed mortgage experience working for one of Canada’s big banks.
Her enthusiastic and caring nature is ideal for understanding client’s needs and wants. She prioritizes working hard and paying attention to the details that will make your real estate transaction as stress-free as possible.
When she is not out looking for new homes, she enjoys biking, skiing, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Whether a buyer, a seller, or an investor, Alé will think about all of her clients as family. You can count on her!

Jennifer Schwartz
Associate Realtor
Jennifer comes from a family of Real Estate Professionals and is excited to join the Ken Rigel Group. With her combined experience of media sales and marketing the last 16 years, her attention to detail and customer experience is her priority.
Jennifer sits on the Calgary Stampede Promotion Committee and loves volunteering her time in the community. Aside from their love for cooking and entertaining- Jennifer and her husband Chad are self proclaimed Tequila connoisseurs!
She is excited to help our clients transition through the buying and selling process with ease.

Erin Rose
Administrative Manager
Erin began her journey in the real estate world as a mortgage specialist. Working with a number of realtors, she found her unique skill set and interest in real estate administration and conveyancing.
She moved into that field and was so effective that she soon had realtors asking her for additional administrative help, and she formed her own business as an administrative manager. With that skillset, and a calm and pleasant work style, she is a fantastic addition to the Ken Rigel Group.
Erin adores her family, and is involved with many programs and activities with her children. You can also find her in local kickboxing classes in her spare time!

Katrina Harland
Marketing Coordinator
Katrina brings a background of advertising, promotions, branding and communications. She originally worked with Ken Rigel in the radio industry. Her organizational skills and friendly demeanor are well-suited to wrangle all of Ken's ideas into efficient marketing plans. When not reading about cool ad campaigns, she enjoys spending time with her partner Mike and their 3 dogs.