JAMIE CRICH
President
Auburn Group

KAREN CRICH
(Posthumous)
Auburn Group

Jamie Crich is the President of Auburn Group and leads the organization’s strategic direction, land development, and construction operations. Building on a multi-generational family legacy, Jamie has always been the visionary behind the company, playing a key role in growing Auburn Group into one of Southwestern Ontario’s most established and respected real estate development, homebuilding, and property management companies.

Jamie attended the University of Guelph, for a degree in Business Commerce. Later, Jamie joined Auburn full-time, working closely with his dad and Karen until he became President.
His development experience spans, luxury Class A mid- and high-rise apartments, urban infill developments, and integrated residential, office, and retail projects as well as subdivision development and lifestyle townhouse condo communities.

Jamie’s development philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation through thoughtful design, environmental responsibility, and well-planned communities that balance proven neighbourhood principles with modern innovation. This approach has consistently strengthened Auburn’s reputation as a disciplined, reliable developer and long-term owner.

Jamie is actively involved in industry and civic leadership. He has served as Chairman of the London Development Institute and Chairman of the London Economic Development Corporation. He has also held advisory and member positions with the City of London Development Charge Committee, the London and Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, the City of London Building & Liaison Committee, the Grand Theatre Foundation Board, the LHSC Cardiac Care Cabinet, the City of London Economic Road Map Advisory Committee, and the City Council Housing Leadership Committee.

Jamie has a long history of philanthropic involvement, building on the legacy of his father and the shared commitment he and Karen brought to community giving. He dedicates time, energy, and financial support to meaningful causes that help lay the groundwork for a brighter future.
Jamie is a proud father who loves travel, sports, cottage life, and spending time with family and friends.

Karen Crich joined the family business after graduating from Western University with an HBA. From there, she articled, and earned, her Chartered Accountant designation at Coopers and Lybrand. Karen was a scholarship recipient, a top five Canadian-ranked long-distance runner, and a Western varsity athlete.

Karen was a driving force in a primarily male-dominated industry. She was involved in every aspect of the company, juggling the development of multiple condominium projects while leading TerraCorp Property Management and overseeing 36 apartment buildings across multiple cities. Karen had a brilliant financial mind, incredible attention to detail, and exceptional negotiation skills. Her responsibilities ranged from negotiating contracts and structuring complex financings to being hands-on with design decisions across the company’s portfolio. She worked closely with Jamie on Auburn land developments, and construction projects.

She did all this while raising two children and commuting weekly from Toronto to London.

Karen’s creative talent was frequently showcased in new construction projects, where innovative and timeless design was thoughtfully blended with historical elements to preserve the character of the land and buildings. The Barrel Yards, Arrow Lofts, and Proof Kitchen at the Delta Waterloo Hotel are strong examples of her design touch.

Karen’s philanthropic activities reflected her generous spirit and deep commitment to community. She and Jamie were known for giving back thoughtfully and with humility. Karen served on the Board of Directors at Fanshawe College and was especially passionate about continued education and skilled trades programming. Together, Karen and Jamie helped establish the Don Crich Skilled Trades Accelerator program at Fanshawe College, giving students the opportunity to explore a range of trades.

Karen’s children were the centre of her life and her greatest source of pride and fulfillment. She loved travel, nature, skiing, and cottage life. Her happiest moments were spent at the cottage or on the ski hill with her family.