Drew Barnes was born in Saskatchewan in 1961 and moved to Medicine Hat with his parents in 1974. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1983 from the University of Alberta and immediately thereafter embarked upon his award winning career in real estate.

Starting as a young and energetic 22 year old, Drew quickly became a top selling agent in Medicine Hat. In 1985, just 2 years a…fter beginning his career, Drew was the top salesman amongst his colleagues and had purchased 50% of First Choice Realty Ltd. He went on to own and manage other real estate offices, and at the peak was responsible for 35 agents and had the number one office in Medicine Hat. Drew’s career in real estate and brokerage lasted a successful 26 years. In 2009 Drew retired from real estate with the sale of his extensive client list.

Drew is primarily an entrepreneur and businessman. He owns and number of businesses in Medicine Hat which include a construction company, storage facility, and a property management company. Drew also owns commercial and residential property all over Southern Alberta and Southwestern Saskatchewan, and has irrigation and ranch land raising commercial beef and rodeo stock.

An active member of the community, Drew has been involved in many organizations in Medicine Hat and area. He sat as campaign chair and president of the Southeastern United Way, overseeing one of their largest campaign drives to date. A former president of both the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board, Kiwanis Club and Opportunity Capital Corporation, Drew enjoys working with others to forward a common cause. He was also a past member of the Kinsmen and Hockey Hounds. In his spare time Drew enjoys playing and coaching many sports including golf, hockey, baseball and soccer, and watching his sons play football.