Team
At Peakhill, people are our strongest asset. Our team brings integrity, passion, expertise, and experience to their work. We promote a culture of respect, trust and transparency, where people are empowered to achieve success. Associates, analysts, and loan originators are all empowered to make decisions for our clients in a timely manner.
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Board of Advisors

Simon Khodkar
Associate
Vice President, Financing | QC & ON Markets
Associate Director, Loan Asset Management
Loan Asset Management Associate
Senior Operations Accountant
Associate Director, Default Management
Funding Analyst
Analyst
Analyst
Maddix Labbe
Analyst
Analyst
Analyst
Maguire Bentz
Analyst
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Managing Director, Peakhill Investment Management
Managing Director, Peakhill Investment Management
Alexandra Michiels
Associate Director, CMHC Program
Associate Director, Credit
Harley GoldManaging Director, Peakhill Capital - CA
Jonah BelkinManaging Director, Peakhill Equity Partners - CA/US
Sandor BidermanManaging Director, Peakhill Capital - US
Harley Gold - Managing Director, Peakhill Capital - CA
Harley Gold is a Partner and Managing Director of Peakhill Capital. Harley has closed in excess of $17B in loans in over 3,500 deals over the past 20 years in Canada and the US. Harley has extensive financing experience in all real estate asset types including multi-family, senior housing, retail, industrial, hospitality, and land development.
Prior to founding Peakhill Capital, Harley was the Vice President of Business Development at CMLS Financial for 11 years, where he originated for institutional accounts, including RBC and PHN. Harley also worked for 6 years at a US mortgage banking firm, and was successful bringing US lenders into the Canadian market.
Harley holds a Master of Business Administration from Canisius College and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Toronto. Harley is a founding director and the Chairman of the Board of Lighthouse Credit Union, a new credit union formed in 2022 focused on servicing the Jewish community.
Jonah Belkin - Managing Director, Peakhill Equity Partners - CA/US
Jonah Belkin is a Partner and Managing Director of Peakhill Equity Partners, Peakhill’s equity investment platform. Jonah leads sourcing, structuring, and execution of all of Peakhill’s equity investments, with a focus on ground-up and value-add development projects.
Prior to founding Peakhill Equity Partners, Jonah was at Tricon Residential, where he led origination, underwriting, and asset management for Tricon Residential’s development business in the US, as well as other investment initiatives. Prior to this, Jonah was a Senior Vice President at AECOM Capital in New York City, where he focused on Co-GP real estate investments. He also worked in real estate at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.
Jonah holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. He is a member of the ULI Urban Revitalization Council and the Cornell Real Estate Council.
Sandor Biderman - Managing Director, Peakhill Capital - US
Sandor Biderman is the co-founder and Managing Director of Peakhill Capital’s US High Yield Investment business. With 30 years of industry experience, he holds an extensive track record structuring investments in multi-family, student, manufactured, and build-for-rent housing.
Sandor previously led originations for Walker & Dunlop where he generated over $1B annually in GSE compliant, value-add multi-family mortgages and preferred equity investments for W&D and Blackstone Mortgage Trust. Sandor was also a Managing Director for Wachovia Securities in their Real Estate Investment Banking team, responsible for originating and underwriting real estate structured products, including CMBS, mezzanine and preferred equity products.
Sandor has a BBA in International Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami, Florida.
Origination
Debt Operations
Funding and Loan Asset Management
Independent Credit Committee
Benjamin TobinVice President, Financing | ON Markets
George Misik Vice President, Financing | ON Markets
Isabel LontocVice President, Financing | ON Markets
Max GoyzmanVice President, Financing | ON Markets
Josh KoperwasVice President, Financing | ON Markets
Nicolas TarreneVice President, Financing | ON Markets
TJ KalotiVice President, Financing | ON Markets
Robert Drizis Vice President, Financing – Affordable Housing Specialist | ON Markets
Daniela PeevaVice President, Financing | ON Markets
Roberto D’AbateVice President of Financing | Quebec & Ottawa Markets
Rob ReicheltVice President, Financing | BC Markets
Shawn NingVice President, Financing | BC Markets
Clayton BrownVice President, Financing | BC Markets
Steven HartVice President, Financing Alberta | Prairie Markets
Fraser KirklandAssociate Vice President, Financing | Western Canada
Michelle YatesVice President, Financing | Halifax Markets
Kane BoultwoodVice President, Financing
Spencer HarrisVice President, Financing
Andrew GallerVice President, Financing
Gaurav SobtiVice President, Financing
JP LynnAssociate Vice President, Financing
Mark Cardoso Vice President, Financing | QC & ON Markets
Gaurav Sobti Vice President, Financing
Mark NirenshteinAssociate, Financing
Dominique WinartaAnalyst
Zach SpringerAnalyst
Oz RosenbergAnalyst
Nikola PucninAnalyst
Maddix LabbeAnalyst
Remy Caruso Director, Credit and Operations
Christine Hazle Senior Vice President
Jen Harrop Senior Vice President, Fund Management
Natalie DawkinsAssociate Director, Default Management
Alexandra MichielsAssociate Director, CMHC Program
Nick PowerAssociate Director, Credit
Cameron DowellSenior Associate
Arush JainAssociate
Adam PodgornyAssociate
Simon KhodkarAssociate
Alyssa FoleyAssociate
Mina MacNeilAssociate
Michael SpinaAssociate
Rachel Dalle-MuleAnalyst
Brett ClarksonAnalyst
Cleve PurnamaAnalyst
Lucas IsenbergAnalyst
Noah FriedmanAnalyst
Jack GorenAnalyst
Adam KimAnalyst
Cynthia Di SantoAnalyst
Maguire BentzAnalyst
Kyara FerronePortfolio Analyst
Parisa YounesianAnalyst
Jamie BraudyAnalyst
Yuvraj BrarAnalyst
Anitha Jesudasan Director, Loan Asset Management
Jessica TsuiFunding Manager
Jason CaoLead Software Engineer
Quinn SondermeyerJunior Software Engineer
Suzette Persad Associate Director, Loan Asset Management
Michael BrookmonManager, Loan Asset Management
Wendy RomankoLoan Asset Management Associate
Chloe HuaLoan Asset Management Analyst
Jasman DeolLoan Asset Management Analyst
Shivi ShrivastavaLoan Asset Management Analyst
Cole FingoldLoan Asset Management Analyst
Julia IonescuLoan Asset Management Analyst
Taylor PalaroanLoan Asset Management Analyst
Daniel GreenLoan Asset Management Analyst
Negar MatinLoan Asset Management Analyst
Saul HarrisFunding Analyst
Clare EowFunding Analyst
Joshua EzaddoustdarFunding Analyst
Djenane Cameron Chief Credit Officer
Ian Rosmarin Member of Peakhill Income Opportunity LP Credit Committee
Ron Findley Director Risk Management
Jonah Belkin Managing Director, Peakhill Equity Partners - CA/US
Ira Markus Senior Vice President, Head of Canadian Equity
Paul HeydweillerVice President, Peakhill Equity Partners
Ryan GorenSenior Associate, Peakhill Equity Partners
Josh RobinsAssociate Vice President, Capital Markets
Camille ChenAssociate
Jonah Belkin - Managing Director, Peakhill Equity Partners - CA/US
Jonah Belkin is a Partner and Managing Director of Peakhill Equity Partners, Peakhill’s equity investment platform. Jonah leads sourcing, structuring, and execution of all of Peakhill’s equity investments, with a focus on ground-up and value-add development projects.
Prior to founding Peakhill Equity Partners, Jonah was at Tricon Residential, where he led origination, underwriting, and asset management for Tricon Residential’s development business in the US, as well as other investment initiatives. Prior to this, Jonah was a Senior Vice President at AECOM Capital in New York City, where he focused on Co-GP real estate investments. He also worked in real estate at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.
Jonah holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. He is a member of the ULI Urban Revitalization Council and the Cornell Real Estate Council.
Ira Markus - Senior Vice President, Head of Canadian Equity
Ira Markus is the Senior Vice President, Head of Canadian Equity of Peakhill Capital Inc. and Peakhill Equity Partners, providing oversight across Peakhill’s business lines for finance, capital, equity structuring, and asset management functions.
Ira has over 15 years of experience in development and real estate finance roles, spanning every major asset class. For 8 years prior to joining Peakhill, he was Vice President at Canadian real estate private equity firm, Harbour Equity, growing the platform to a JV development manager with $2B+ in completed real estate value under administration. Prior to joining Harbour, Ira held financial advisory roles with a family-held seniors housing developer, overseeing projects in Canada and the United States, and with retail-commercial developer SmartCentres.
Ira is a graduate of the University of Toronto, holding an MBA from the DeGroote School of Business, and is a licensed mortgage agent.
Paul Heydweiller - Vice President, Peakhill Equity Partners
Paul Heydweiller is Vice President of Peakhill Equity Partners focusing on sourcing, underwriting, and executing new equity investments in Canada and the United States. He brings to the role over 10 years of experience in real estate development, investments, and consulting.
Paul joined Peakhill from prominent New York City multi-family developer/manager Rose Associates, where he helped lead the acquisition, development, and financing of the firm’s $2B development pipeline encompassing 3M square feet and nearly 2,000 residential units. Prior to Rose Associates, Paul worked for the Related Companies in Chicago and a boutique valuation consulting firm in Southern California.
Paul holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master in Real Estate Development from Cornell University.
Ryan Goren - Senior Associate, Peakhill Equity Partners
Ryan Goren is a Senior Associate at Peakhill Equity Partners focusing on underwriting and executing new equity investments in Canada and the US. He brings over 10 years of experience in real estate investment, asset management and banking.
Prior to joining Peakhill Equity Partners, Ryan was an Asset Manager with Emma Capital, where he managed a value-add portfolio and acquisitions of large US multi-family properties across the Atlanta and Nashville markets. Prior to this, Ryan was with Scotiabank’s Commercial Real Estate Lending group in Toronto where he managed $1B in real estate loans across a range of multi-family, construction financing, industrial and retail assets.
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario, and an MBA from the Ivey Business School. Ryan is a licensed realtor with the Real Estate Council of Ontario.
Josh Robins - Associate Vice President, Capital Markets
Josh Robins is Associate Vice President, Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital & Peakhill Equity Partners (PEP) and is responsible for the firm’s capital raising efforts and strategic partnerships for PEP’s Co-GP and JV equity deals throughout Canada and the US.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Josh worked at Lastman’s Bad Boy as an Account Manager in the commercial division focused on single and multi-family developments. He was pivotal to the commercial division’s significant growth during his time there. He gained valuable experience working with developers and construction managers. Prior to Lastman’s Bad Boy, Josh was an Associate on the origination team at CMLS Financial, focusing on underwriting and due diligence.
Josh graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He also holds of Master of Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Camille Chen - Associate
Camille is an Associate at Peakhill Equity Partners, where she focuses on underwriting and executing Co-GP and JV equity investments in ground-up and value-add real estate development projects across the United States and Canada.
Before joining Peakhill, Camille was a Senior Analyst in the Office of the Chief Investment Officer at a $25B Canadian public pension fund, where she gained extensive experience in both public and private markets through rotations in Capital Markets, Real Estate, and Sustainable Investing. Prior to a career in investments, Camille completed internships at an international law firm headquartered in Hong Kong, and a software engineering company in Toronto.
Camille holds a joint Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business at York University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University.
Sandor BidermanManaging Director, Peakhill Capital - US
Scott CroulSenior Vice President
Lorne MoreinVice President
Kelly SchwartzDirector of Finance
Chaim KarpelVice President, Institutional Sales
Christopher GibsonVice President, Private Investments
Dana Saunders Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing
JD RothsteinVice President, Investor Relations
Jason LapidusVice President, Institutional Sales
Justin SmolarVice President, Investor Relations
Davina Josepovici Associate Vice President, Institutional Sales
Bill BrownSenior Vice President, Compliance
Jeetesh MehtaSenior Accountant
Noor NashrikiSenior Operations Accountant
Ridwaan KhanIntermediate Accountant
Jillian SpiegelmanJunior Accountant
Kelly Schwartz - Director of Finance
Kelly Schwartz, CPA, CA is the Director of Finance at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting and reporting functions.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Kelly was the Canada Controller at The Bank of New York Mellon. At BNY Mellon, Kelly was responsible for overseeing the accounting and reporting for the Canadian subsidiaries and was the Canada lead for implementation of new accounting standards, regulatory guidelines, and finance system upgrades. Prior to this, Kelly was in the audit and advisory practice at Grant Thornton LLP, specializing in financial services.
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) from Brock University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.
Chaim Karpel - Vice President, Institutional Sales
Chaim Karpel is Vice President, Institutional Sales at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for the firm’s capital raising and investor relations efforts. In addition to his sales responsibilities, Chaim utilizes his broad industry network to identify synergies and opportunities for future growth within the organization.
Prior to joining Peakhill, he served as the Eastern Director of Business Development at Durum Capital, wholesaling their private equity real estate investments. Over the past 12 years, Chaim has honed his expertise within a variety of wealth and asset management organizations with a keen focus on alternative investments.
Chaim completed his undergraduate studies in Economics at Yeshiva University in New York and his MBA at Bar Ilan University in Israel.
Christopher Gibson - Vice President, Private Investments
Christopher Gibson is Vice President, Private Investments at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for overseeing investor relations and capital raising for the Peakhill Income Opportunity LP.
With over 20 years of sales management experience in the investment industry, Christopher has helped financial organizations meet client needs in order to achieve and surpass asset, sales, and profitability goals. Prior to joining Peakhill, Christopher worked with a boutique high-net worth investment firm in Toronto, where he led the sales efforts in building their initial private fund offering to over $200M in total assets. Prior to this, he worked as a National Sales Manager for one of Canada’s leading investment product firms, and Director of Business Development for a successful family office private real estate fund.
Christopher holds a Bachelor in International Politics from the University of Western Ontario.
Dana Saunders - Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing
Dana Saunders is Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing at Peakhill Capital, and is focused on the firm’s capital-raising and investor relations efforts. Dana has experience working with family offices, high-net-worth investors, and independent advisors. Dana is also responsible for developing marketing and promotional strategy and materials, and conducting market research on real estate and capital market trends.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Dana was a Senior Research Associate at CoStar Group, a leader in commercial real estate information and analytics. Dana was responsible for researching real estate investment transactions, and producing sale comparable reports for transactions ranging from $10-$300M across Canada.
Dana holds a Bachelor in Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as a Master of Public Policy from the University of Toronto.
JD Rothstein - Vice President, Investor Relations
JD Rothstein is Vice President, Investor Relations at Peakhill Capital and is focused on the firm’s capital raising and investor relations efforts. Since starting his career in the mid-90’s, JD has garnered experience working with advisors, family offices, high-net worth investors, and institutions.
Prior to joining Peakhill, JD worked in the alternative and mutual fund spaces, where he also built and led sales teams both nationally and in Ontario.
JD holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and is a registered Dealing Representative (EMD).
Jason Lapidus - Vice President, Institutional Sales
Jason Lapidus is the Vice President, Institutional Sales at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for the firm’s capital-raising efforts. Jason is a registered Dealing Representative (EMD).
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jason served as Vice President, Private Capital Markets at Greybrook Realty Partners raising capital for their private equity real estate investments. For more than 25 years, Jason has honed his expertise within a variety of wealth management and private equity organizations, both in South Africa and in Canada.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Africa.
Justin Smolar - Vice President, Investor Relations
Justin Smolar is Vice President, Investor Relations at Peakhill Capital and is focused on the firm’s capital raising and investor relations efforts.
Justin is a dynamic professional transitioning into the real estate financial services sector with a background in Finance and Economics. Prior to joining Peakhill, Justin worked at the engineering firm Vention in the industrial automation space, where he led sales efforts to achieve and surpass revenue, sales, and profitability goals.
Drawing from this diverse educational background and with a natural aptitude for numbers, Justin possesses a solid foundation in financial analysis, risk management, and investment strategies.
His academic achievements include a Bachelor of Commerce from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, with a concentration in Business Technology Management.
Davina Josepovici - Associate Vice President, Institutional Sales
Davina Josepovici is Associate Vice President, Institutional Sales at Peakhill Capital and is focused on the firm’s capital raising and investor relations efforts. Davina has experience working with high-net-worth individuals and investors to help them grow their real estate portfolios.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Davina worked as a residential real estate broker at Sotheby’s International Realty, a leader in selling luxury real estate worldwide. Davina had the privilege of representing clients in the dynamic world of high-end real estate. With a strong focus on delivering unparalleled service, she successfully facilitated numerous multimillion-dollar transactions. Her experience involved collaborating with property owners, understanding their unique needs, and orchestrating seamless deals. Davina’s negotiation skills, in-depth market analyses, and valued relationships with loyal clientele have provided her with valuable insights into the real estate market, making her well-equipped to excel in this exclusive industry.
Davina holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University with a concentration in Marketing and International Business.
Jeetesh Mehta - Senior Accountant
Jeetesh Mehta is a Senior Accountant at Peakhill Capital focusing on the preparation of financial statements for Peakhill’s LP & other special purpose entities, as well as investor financial reporting, monitoring and analyzing debt-related metrics, and covenant reporting.
With a background spanning 6 years in both the real estate and risk consulting sectors, Jeetesh came to Peakhill after serving as a Senior Accountant at Starlight Investments and a Staff Accountant at H&R REIT, taking ownership of debt-related financial reporting valued at $3B. Additionally, he previously held a role as a Consultant in Deloitte’s operational risk division in India.
Jeetesh holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies (Finance) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Audit & Tax) from the University of Mumbai, India. Additionally, he is in the final stages of pursuing the CPA designation, having successfully completed an advanced accounting certificate program at York University.
Noor Mashriki - Senior Operations Accountant
Noor Mashriki is the Senior Operations Accountant at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for daily banking and treasury functions, reconciliation of trust accounts, processing loan funding and discharges. She will be participating in future process improvements.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Noor worked as a Financial Analyst at First Capital REIT, ABC Technologies Inc. and in various other industries. She worked on financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, accounts receivable and payables. She is actively pursuing a CPA designation.
Noor holds an MSc in Accounting from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan.
Ridwaan Khan - Intermediate Accountant
Ridwaan Khan is an Intermediate Accountant at Peakhill Capital, responsible for assisting in overseeing all finance and accounting functions.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Ridwaan worked for a private accounting firm, where he assisted in preparing financial statements, assurance reports and corporate tax returns.
Ridwaan is a graduate from the University of Toronto, completing his Bachelor of Business Administration. Ridwaan is in the process of completing his CPA.
Jillian Spiegelman - Junior Accountant
Jillian Spiegelman is a Junior Accountant at Peakhill Capital, supporting the daily financial operations, including account reconciliations, transaction processing, and month-end closing. She also assists with day-to-day business operations to ensure efficient financial management across the company.
Before joining Peakhill full-time, Jillian completed two summer internships with the company, gaining hands-on experience in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting tasks. These experiences provided valuable insight into Peakhill’s operations and prepared her for her current role as a Junior Accountant.
Jillian graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), concentrating in Strategic Management with a minor in Finance.
Pam GreensteinSenior Vice President, People and Culture
Dana Saunders Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing
Jessica Wong Marketing Associate
Christel LeDigital Marketing Coordinator
Leanna BaijnauthExecutive Assistant
Pam Greenstein - Senior Vice President, People and Culture
Pam Greenstein is the Senior Vice President, People and Culture at Peakhill Capital. In this newly created role, she is responsible for talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, employee engagement and retention, and total rewards.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Pam spent 13 years at Avanade, a joint venture of Accenture and Microsoft. In her first 8 years, she was HR Director for Canada, partnering with the leadership team to grow the business from $29M with 120 employees to $200M and 600 employees. She was promoted to Vice President and spent 5 years working with the Chief Growth Officer, leading the HR function for 3 distinct global business units with 3,000 employees in 26 countries. Prior to Avanade, Pam held HR leadership roles at Kinross Gold Corporation and Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG).
Pam has her Certified Human Resources Leader designation (CHRL), her HR Certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University, her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University.
Dana Saunders - Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing
Dana Saunders is Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing at Peakhill Capital, and is focused on the firm’s capital-raising and investor relations efforts. Dana has experience working with family offices, high-net-worth investors, and independent advisors. Dana is also responsible for developing marketing and promotional strategy and materials, and conducting market research on real estate and capital market trends.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Dana was a Senior Research Associate at CoStar Group, a leader in commercial real estate information and analytics. Dana was responsible for researching real estate investment transactions, and producing sale comparable reports for transactions ranging from $10-$300M across Canada.
Dana holds a Bachelor in Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as a Master of Public Policy from the University of Toronto.
Jessica Wong - Marketing Associate
Jessica Wong is the Marketing Associate at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for marketing collateral and strategy development, campaign management, and event/sponsorship coordination. She also focuses on client reporting initiatives, market research, and marketing performance analytics.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jessica held internships at Sun Life, Manulife Financial, and Cortland Credit Group Inc., where she focused on product and performance marketing for financial services.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and minors in Economics and User Experience Design from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Christel Le - Digital Marketing Coordinator
Christel Le is the Digital Marketing Coordinator at Peakhill Capital where she oversees email marketing efforts, including design, content curation, and performance analytics. Additionally, she plays a key role in website development, focusing on design, market research, and SEO optimization.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Christel gained experience as a Marketing Associate for a luxury residential development company. She also completed internships with Royal LePage and Dropbase, where she specialized in digital content curation and developed GTM strategies.
Christel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from Wilfrid Laurier University, concentrating in Marketing and minoring in Economics.
Leanna Baijnauth - Executive Assistant
Leanna Baijnauth is an Executive Assistant at Peakhill Capital who works collaboratively to support the Managing Directors and overall effectiveness of the leadership team by acting as a liaison.
Before joining Peakhill, Leanna interned at Re/Max Real Estate Centre and most recently worked at one of Canada’s fastest growing real estate brokerages as an Assistant Office Manager. Accordingly, Leanna has gain extensive knowledge of the real estate industry, transaction management and customer care.
Leanna holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Guelph.
Jeremy Freedman Advisor
Brian Imrie Advisor
Djenane Cameron Advisor
Ron Findley Advisor
Ian Rosmarin Advisor
Steffan JonesAdvisor
Jeremy Freedman - Advisor
Jeremy Freedman began his professional career as a trial lawyer with Davies, Ward & Beck (now Davies, Ward, Philips & Vineberg) in 1986. After 14 years of practice, in 2000 he joined Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc., a single fund equity investment firm, as a Vice-President, responsible for developing business strategy and client development. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2001 and given responsibility for all of the firm’s day-to-day operations. He was appointed President & CEO in 2010.
During this period, GS+A diversified its investment offerings to include hedge funds, fixed income securities and a variety of distinct equity offerings, and assets under management grew from $670 million to over $8.5 billion. Jeremy received a Juris Doctor degree from Queen’s University in 1982 and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1984. While at Queen’s, he was elected Rector of the University and served in this capacity from 1980-1982. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School in 1986, graduating as a Baker Scholar. He is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Diabetes Hope Foundation, the Jerusalem Foundation, the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies and the North York General Hospital Foundation. He also co-Chairs the Endowment Fundraising Campaign for Maccabi Canada.
Brian Imrie - Advisor
Brian Imrie is a retired investment banker with 30 years of experience, primarily with global firms, providing advice and raising capital for companies in multiple industries. Brian was with Morgan Stanley in New York and Toronto from 1983-1997, Credit Suisse First Boston from 1997-2001, ran Mergers & Acquisitions for National Bank Financial from 2001-2008 and built and ran a global M&A business for KPMG Corporate Finance from 2009-2012. Brian serves on several public and private Boards including Snow Lake Lithium, The Toronto Lawn Tennis Club, Edgewater Wireless Systems, and ARB Labs Inc. . Brian received his MBA from Harvard University in 1987 and his BA in Economics from the University of Toronto in 1983.
Djenane Cameron - Advisor
Djenane Cameron brings over 20 years of experience to her role as Chief Investment Officer of Reddick Wellington. She is responsible for building relationships, oversight, and guiding investment decisions across a large, diverse portfolio comprised of real estate, private debt, public market equities and private equity.
Prior to joining Reddick Wellington, Djenane held a number of positions in asset management and private equity including Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at Lynx Equity Investments from 2009 to 2019, Managing Director of JovFunds Inc (the asset management arm of Jovian Capital Corp.) from 2004 to 2008, Vice President of EdgeStone Capital Partners from 2001 to 2002 and Manager of Working Ventures Labour Sponsored Fund from 1997 to 2001.
During her career, Djenane has sat on numerous boards and investment committees. She currently sits on the board of EverGen Infrastructure Corp. and is on the Board of Advisors at Peakhill Capital, a commercial mortgage and mezzanine debt lender. Djenane serves on Peakhill Equity Partners Investment Committee.
Ron Findley - Advisor | Director Risk Management
Ron Findley has over 39 years of experience in industrial, commercial and investment real estate finance in Canada and the United States. Between December 2003 and December 2017 Ron worked at The Great West Life Assurance Company (now Canada Life) as the Assistant Vice President and Regional Director for Toronto Mortgage Investments. Ron’s responsibilities included marketing of Canada Life’s commercial mortgage investment program, management of commercial mortgage originators/analysts and supporting clerical staff, complete new business lending objectives of +$500 million of conventional and CMHC insured mortgage business. Ron’s achievement at Canada Life includes developing the construction lending policy.
Between December 2001 and December 2003 Ron worked as Vice President, Real Estate Finance Canada for Canada Life where his responsibilities included travelling throughout Canada as the primary liaison to CLMS (Canada Life Mortgage Services), perform as a national mortgage broker and the exclusive mortgage correspondent for Canada Life, complete high-quality underwriting, pricing, portfolio management and manage a team of seasoned professional investment analysts. Ron completed new business lending objectives of $600 million to $1 billion per annum of conventional and CMHC Insured mortgages during hid tenure. Ron was personally designated with lending authority of $7.5 million for conventional loans and $10 million for CMHC Insured loans. In this role Ron’s achievements include producing a North American Real Estate Finance Handbook, a definitive guide to commercial real estate lending and construction financing, assisted with the development of a successful mortgage bond loan program in concert with the Private Placement Bond Investment department; completed in excess of $700 million of less capital reserve intensive bond financing, championed Canada Life’s first participation in commercial mortgage securitization (CMBS) in partnership with Merrill Lynch, developed mortgage loan commitment and documentation to facilitate mortgage loan securitization.
Ron holds Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science and a Diploma in Urban Land Economics from the University of British Columbia.
Ian Rosmarin - Advisor | Member of Peakhill Income Opportunity Lp Credit Committee
Ian Rosmarin has a distinguished track record as an investor in real estate and other alternative asset classes, and as an entrepreneur, having successfully established, purchased, run and sold several businesses, including Prime Quadrant, of which he is Chairman Emeritus.
Steffan Jones - Advisor
Steffan Jones brings 25 years of experience from his time at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). He was instrumental in the 2018 overhaul of CMHC’s company strategy – one that put a goal of housing affordability for all at the forefront. He has dedicated his career at CMHC to improving housing through various roles in commercial and social housing businesses, as well as Human Resources. Steffan holds a Master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology.
Harley Gold
Managing Director, Peakhill Capital – CA
Harley Gold is a Partner and Managing Director of Peakhill Capital. Harley has closed in excess of $17B in loans in over 3,500 deals over the past 20 years in Canada and the US. Harley has extensive financing experience in all real estate asset types including multi-family, senior housing, retail, industrial, hospitality, and land development.
Prior to founding Peakhill Capital, Harley was the Vice President of Business Development at CMLS Financial for 11 years, where he originated for institutional accounts, including RBC and PHN. Harley also worked for 6 years at a US mortgage banking firm, and was successful bringing US lenders into the Canadian market.
Harley holds a Master of Business Administration from Canisius College and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Toronto. Harley is a founding director and the Chairman of the Board of Lighthouse Credit Union, a new credit union formed in 2022 focused on servicing the Jewish community.
Jonah Belkin
Managing Director, Peakhill Equity Partners – CA/US
Jonah Belkin is a Partner and Managing Director of Peakhill Equity Partners, Peakhill’s equity investment platform. Jonah leads sourcing, structuring, and execution of all of Peakhill’s equity investments, with a focus on ground-up and value-add development projects.
Prior to founding Peakhill Equity Partners, Jonah was at Tricon Residential, where he led origination, underwriting, and asset management for Tricon Residential’s development business in the US, as well as other investment initiatives. Prior to this, Jonah was a Senior Vice President at AECOM Capital in New York City, where he focused on Co-GP real estate investments. He also worked in real estate at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.
Jonah holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. He is a member of the ULI Urban Revitalization Council and the Cornell Real Estate Council.
Sandor Biderman
Managing Director, Peakhill Capital – US
Sandor Biderman is the co-founder and Managing Director of Peakhill Capital’s US High Yield Investment business. With 30 years of industry experience, he holds an extensive track record structuring investments in multi-family, student, manufactured, and build-for-rent housing.
Sandor previously led originations for Walker & Dunlop where he generated over $1B annually in GSE compliant, value-add multi-family mortgages and preferred equity investments for W&D and Blackstone Mortgage Trust. Sandor was also a Managing Director for Wachovia Securities in their Real Estate Investment Banking team, responsible for originating and underwriting real estate structured products, including CMBS, mezzanine and preferred equity products.
Sandor has a BBA in International Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami, Florida.
Remy Caruso
Director, Credit and Operations
Remy Caruso is the Director of Credit and Operations at Peakhill Capital focusing on overseeing a variety of functions including loan underwriting, servicing, fund management, and compliance.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Remy worked for a non-bank Canadian lender as an Analyst responsible for underwriting and funding over $500M in commercial mortgage transactions across all property types and major markets in Canada.
Remy holds a Bachelor in Political Science, as well as a Master in Public Administration from Western University.
Pam Greenstein
Senior Vice President, People and Culture
Pam Greenstein is the Senior Vice President, People and Culture at Peakhill Capital. In this newly created role, she is responsible for talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, employee engagement and retention, and total rewards.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Pam spent 13 years at Avanade, a joint venture of Accenture and Microsoft. In her first 8 years, she was HR Director for Canada, partnering with the leadership team to grow the business from $29M with 120 employees to $200M and 600 employees. She was promoted to Vice President and spent 5 years working with the Chief Growth Officer, leading the HR function for 3 distinct global business units with 3,000 employees in 26 countries. Prior to Avanade, Pam held HR leadership roles at Kinross Gold Corporation and Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG).
Pam has her Certified Human Resources Leader designation (CHRL), her HR Certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University, her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University.
Kelly Schwartz
Director of Finance
Kelly Schwartz, CPA, CA is the Director of Finance at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting and reporting functions.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Kelly was the Canada Controller at The Bank of New York Mellon. At BNY Mellon, Kelly was responsible for overseeing the accounting and reporting for the Canadian subsidiaries and was the Canada lead for implementation of new accounting standards, regulatory guidelines, and finance system upgrades. Prior to this, Kelly was in the audit and advisory practice at Grant Thornton LLP, specializing in financial services.
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) from Brock University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.
Anitha Jesudasan
Director, Loan Asset Management
Anitha Jesudasan is the Director, Loan Asset Management at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for managing the company’s servicing portfolio and platform. Anitha is responsible for the accuracy of investor reporting, collecting, and remittance of investor payments.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Anitha had over 10 years of experience in mortgage operations and most recently worked as an Investor Servicing Analyst at Paradigm Quest, a leader in residential mortgage servicing and as a Mortgage Operations Analyst at RBC Capital Markets.
Anitha holds an Honours Bachelor in Business Administrative Studies, and a Specialization in Finance from York University.
Jen Harrop
Senior Vice President, Fund Management
Jen Harrop is Senior Vice President, Fund Management at Peakhill Capital. Jen’s focus is on delivering value for investor clients across managed funds and third-party initiatives, including conventional and CMHC financing. Jen has experience in every aspect of commercial mortgage lending, drawing on her background with public and private companies, including both OSFI and provincially regulated institutions. Her roles spanned the origination, credit, and portfolio management functions.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jen was Vice President, Credit Operations for RFA Bank of Canada, responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of all commercial lending business at the bank. Throughout her career, Jen has executed over $8B in commercial debt transactions.
Jen holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph.
Christine Hazle
Senior Vice President
Christine Hazle is the Senior Vice President at Peakhill Capital, focusing primarily on the conventional lending side of the business. She joined Peakhill’s Vancouver office in 2023 and works with the origination and analyst teams on deal structuring, underwriting and training. She also serves on credit committee, assists with operations and compliance, and supports Peakhill’s relationships with its Western Canada-based investors.
Christine has been in the commercial real estate financing industry since 1989. She spent many years in underwriting and risk management roles, first with a major national brokerage and then with one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. Prior to joining Peakhill, she was responsible for Ontario origination for a BC-based private investment fund. She brings experience in every province, across every major asset class, from CMHC-insured to conventional to high yield lending.
Christine studied Business Administration at BCIT, Urban Land Economics at UBC, and Human Resources Management at Simon Fraser University. She holds a BC sub-mortgage brokers license.
Ira Markus
Senior Vice President, Head of Canadian Equity
Ira Markus is the Senior Vice President, Head of Canadian Equity of Peakhill Capital Inc. and Peakhill Equity Partners, providing oversight across Peakhill’s business lines for finance, capital, equity structuring, and asset management functions.
Ira has over 15 years of experience in development and real estate finance roles, spanning every major asset class. For 8 years prior to joining Peakhill, he was Vice President at Canadian real estate private equity firm, Harbour Equity, growing the platform to a JV development manager with $2B+ in completed real estate value under administration. Prior to joining Harbour, Ira held financial advisory roles with a family-held seniors housing developer, overseeing projects in Canada and the United States, and with retail-commercial developer SmartCentres.
Ira is a graduate of the University of Toronto, holding an MBA from the DeGroote School of Business, and is a licensed mortgage agent.
Chaim Karpel
Vice President, Institutional Sales
Chaim Karpel is Vice President, Institutional Sales at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for the firm’s capital raising and investor relations efforts. In addition to his sales responsibilities, Chaim utilizes his broad industry network to identify synergies and opportunities for future growth within the organization.
Prior to joining Peakhill, he served as the Eastern Director of Business Development at Durum Capital, wholesaling their private equity real estate investments. Over the past 12 years, Chaim has honed his expertise within a variety of wealth and asset management organizations with a keen focus on alternative investments.
Chaim completed his undergraduate studies in Economics at Yeshiva University in New York and his MBA at Bar Ilan University in Israel.
Christopher Gibson
Vice President, Private Investments
Christopher Gibson is Vice President, Private Investments at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for overseeing investor relations and capital raising for the Peakhill Income Opportunity LP.
With over 20 years of sales management experience in the investment industry, Christopher has helped financial organizations meet client needs in order to achieve and surpass asset, sales, and profitability goals. Prior to joining Peakhill, Christopher worked with a boutique high-net worth investment firm in Toronto, where he led the sales efforts in building their initial private fund offering to over $200M in total assets. Prior to this, he worked as a National Sales Manager for one of Canada’s leading investment product firms, and Director of Business Development for a successful family office private real estate fund.
Christopher holds a Bachelor in International Politics from the University of Western Ontario.
Dana Saunders
Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing
Dana Saunders is Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing at Peakhill Capital, and is focused on the firm’s capital-raising and investor relations efforts. Dana has experience working with family offices, high-net-worth investors, and independent advisors. Dana is also responsible for developing marketing and promotional strategy and materials, and conducting market research on real estate and capital market trends.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Dana was a Senior Research Associate at CoStar Group, a leader in commercial real estate information and analytics. Dana was responsible for researching real estate investment transactions, and producing sale comparable reports for transactions ranging from $10-$300M across Canada.
Dana holds a Bachelor in Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as a Master of Public Policy from the University of Toronto.
JD Rothstein
Vice President, Investor Relations
JD Rothstein is Vice President, Investor Relations at Peakhill Capital and is focused on the firm’s capital raising and investor relations efforts. Since starting his career in the mid-90’s, JD has garnered experience working with advisors, family offices, high-net worth investors, and institutions.
Prior to joining Peakhill, JD worked in the alternative and mutual fund spaces, where he also built and led sales teams both nationally and in Ontario.
JD holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and is a registered Dealing Representative (EMD).
Jason Lapidus
Vice President, Institutional Sales
Jason Lapidus is the Vice President, Institutional Sales at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for the firm’s capital-raising efforts. Jason is a registered Dealing Representative (EMD).
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jason served as Vice President, Private Capital Markets at Greybrook Realty Partners raising capital for their private equity real estate investments. For more than 25 years, Jason has honed his expertise within a variety of wealth management and private equity organizations, both in South Africa and in Canada.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Africa.
Justin Smolar
Vice President, Investor Relations
Justin Smolar is Vice President, Investor Relations at Peakhill Capital and is focused on the firm’s capital raising and investor relations efforts.
Justin is a dynamic professional transitioning into the real estate financial services sector with a background in Finance and Economics. Prior to joining Peakhill, Justin worked at the engineering firm Vention in the industrial automation space, where he led sales efforts to achieve and surpass revenue, sales, and profitability goals.
Drawing from this diverse educational background and with a natural aptitude for numbers, Justin possesses a solid foundation in financial analysis, risk management, and investment strategies.
His academic achievements include a Bachelor of Commerce from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, with a concentration in Business Technology Management.
Davina Josepovici
Associate Vice President, Institutional Sales
Davina Josepovici is Associate Vice President, Institutional Sales at Peakhill Capital and is focused on the firm’s capital raising and investor relations efforts. Davina has experience working with high-net-worth individuals and investors to help them grow their real estate portfolios.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Davina worked as a residential real estate broker at Sotheby’s International Realty, a leader in selling luxury real estate worldwide. Davina had the privilege of representing clients in the dynamic world of high-end real estate. With a strong focus on delivering unparalleled service, she successfully facilitated numerous multimillion-dollar transactions. Her experience involved collaborating with property owners, understanding their unique needs, and orchestrating seamless deals. Davina’s negotiation skills, in-depth market analyses, and valued relationships with loyal clientele have provided her with valuable insights into the real estate market, making her well-equipped to excel in this exclusive industry.
Davina holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University with a concentration in Marketing and International Business.
Scott Croul
Senior Vice President
Scott Croul is a Senior Vice President of Peakhill Capital’s US High Yield Investment business where he sources, structures, and executes multi-family preferred equity investments nationwide. Scott has over 35 years of experience in commercial real estate capitalization and an extensive background in multi-family including 7 years leading the western region at Freddie Mac where he was responsible for over $65B in multi-family capitalizations.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Scott was Managing Director at Veleta Capital Partners specializing in multi-family value-add financing, and was also a Fund Manager at Partners Capital Solutions, a private debt fund specializing in construction and bridge financing with $250M AUM. Further relevant past positions include leadership roles with Orix Real Estate Capital and Manulife Financial Real Estate.
Scott graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.
Lorne Morein
Vice President
Lorne Morein is a Vice President at Peakhill Capital and is focused on building the firm’s multi-family preferred equity portfolio in the US. Lorne has experience sourcing, underwriting, and closing US preferred equity transactions for multi-family properties, primarily in the US Northeast and the Sunbelt and working with agency, CMBS, bridge and balance sheet lenders.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Lorne was a Vice President at Firm Capital, where he led the company’s US joint venture and preferred equity multi-family investment team and oversaw Canadian single-family and infill construction lending. Lorne also brings over 10 years of experience in corporate and commercial lending, specializing in restructuring and insolvency files, and executing workouts and turnarounds.
Lorne holds an HBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Western University.
Paul Heydweiller
Vice President, Peakhill Equity Partners
Paul Heydweiller is Vice President of Peakhill Equity Partners focusing on sourcing, underwriting, and executing new equity investments in Canada and the United States. He brings to the role over 10 years of experience in real estate development, investments, and consulting.
Paul joined Peakhill from prominent New York City multi-family developer/manager Rose Associates, where he helped lead the acquisition, development, and financing of the firm’s $2B development pipeline encompassing 3M square feet and nearly 2,000 residential units. Prior to Rose Associates, Paul worked for the Related Companies in Chicago and a boutique valuation consulting firm in Southern California.
Paul holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master in Real Estate Development from Cornell University.
Ryan Goren
Senior Associate, Peakhill Equity Partners
Ryan Goren is a Senior Associate at Peakhill Equity Partners focusing on underwriting and executing new equity investments in Canada and the US. He brings over 10 years of experience in real estate investment, asset management and banking.
Prior to joining Peakhill Equity Partners, Ryan was an Asset Manager with Emma Capital, where he managed a value-add portfolio and acquisitions of large US multi-family properties across the Atlanta and Nashville markets. Prior to this, Ryan was with Scotiabank’s Commercial Real Estate Lending group in Toronto where he managed $1B in real estate loans across a range of multi-family, construction financing, industrial and retail assets.
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario, and an MBA from the Ivey Business School. Ryan is a licensed realtor with the Real Estate Council of Ontario.
Josh Robins
Associate Vice President, Capital Markets
Josh Robins is Associate Vice President, Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital & Peakhill Equity Partners (PEP) and is responsible for the firm’s capital raising efforts and strategic partnerships for PEP’s Co-GP and JV equity deals throughout Canada and the US.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Josh worked at Lastman’s Bad Boy as an Account Manager in the commercial division focused on single and multi-family developments. He was pivotal to the commercial division’s significant growth during his time there. He gained valuable experience working with developers and construction managers. Prior to Lastman’s Bad Boy, Josh was an Associate on the origination team at CMLS Financial, focusing on underwriting and due diligence.
Josh graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He also holds of Master of Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Camille Chen
Associate
Camille is an Associate at Peakhill Equity Partners, where she focuses on underwriting and executing Co-GP and JV equity investments in ground-up and value-add real estate development projects across the United States and Canada.
Before joining Peakhill, Camille was a Senior Analyst in the Office of the Chief Investment Officer at a $25B Canadian public pension fund, where she gained extensive experience in both public and private markets through rotations in Capital Markets, Real Estate, and Sustainable Investing. Prior to a career in investments, Camille completed internships at an international law firm headquartered in Hong Kong, and a software engineering company in Toronto.
Camille holds a joint Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business at York University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University.
Jessica Wong
Marketing Associate
Jessica Wong is the Marketing Associate at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for marketing collateral and strategy development, campaign management, and event/sponsorship coordination. She also focuses on client reporting initiatives, market research, and marketing performance analytics.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jessica held internships at Sun Life, Manulife Financial, and Cortland Credit Group Inc., where she focused on product and performance marketing for financial services.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and minors in Economics and User Experience Design from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Leanna Baijnauth
Executive Assistant
Leanna Baijnauth is an Executive Assistant at Peakhill Capital who works collaboratively to support the Managing Directors and overall effectiveness of the leadership team by acting as a liaison.
Before joining Peakhill, Leanna interned at Re/Max Real Estate Centre and most recently worked at one of Canada’s fastest growing real estate brokerages as an Assistant Office Manager. Accordingly, Leanna has gain extensive knowledge of the real estate industry, transaction management and customer care.
Leanna holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Guelph.
Jeetesh Mehta
Senior Accountant
Jeetesh Mehta is a Senior Accountant at Peakhill Capital focusing on the preparation of financial statements for Peakhill’s LP & other special purpose entities, as well as investor financial reporting, monitoring and analyzing debt-related metrics, and covenant reporting.
With a background spanning 6 years in both the real estate and risk consulting sectors, Jeetesh came to Peakhill after serving as a Senior Accountant at Starlight Investments and a Staff Accountant at H&R REIT, taking ownership of debt-related financial reporting valued at $3B. Additionally, he previously held a role as a Consultant in Deloitte’s operational risk division in India.
Jeetesh holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies (Finance) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Audit & Tax) from the University of Mumbai, India. Additionally, he is in the final stages of pursuing the CPA designation, having successfully completed an advanced accounting certificate program at York University.
Ridwaan Khan
Intermediate Accountant
Ridwaan Khan is an Intermediate Accountant at Peakhill Capital, responsible for assisting in overseeing all finance and accounting functions.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Ridwaan worked for a private accounting firm, where he assisted in preparing financial statements, assurance reports and corporate tax returns.
Ridwaan is a graduate from the University of Toronto, completing his Bachelor of Business Administration. Ridwaan is in the process of completing his CPA.
Jillian Spiegelman
Junior Accountant
Jillian Spiegelman is a Junior Accountant at Peakhill Capital, supporting the daily financial operations, including account reconciliations, transaction processing, and month-end closing. She also assists with day-to-day business operations to ensure efficient financial management across the company.
Before joining Peakhill full-time, Jillian completed two summer internships with the company, gaining hands-on experience in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting tasks. These experiences provided valuable insight into Peakhill’s operations and prepared her for her current role as a Junior Accountant.
Jillian graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), concentrating in Strategic Management with a minor in Finance.
Jessica Tsui
Funding Manager
Jessica Tsui is a Funding Manager at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for funding support for all commercial deals and due diligence. Jessica ensures all mortgages documentation complies with investor and funding prerequisites.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jessica worked in various roles in the real estate lending sector with major digital bank and a CMBS Lender. Jessica brings over 12 years of funding experience in the commercial, construction and residential mortgage industry.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts from York University, as well as a Mortgage Agent License.
Saul Harris
Funding Analyst
Saul Harris is a Funding Analyst at Peakhill Capital where he plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and timely execution of pre-funding requirements in preparation for established funding dates. With close attention to detail, he ensures that all documentation complies with regulatory and company guidelines. Saul collaborates both internally with the underwriting, origination and accounting teams and externally with Insurance Consultants and Legal Counsel.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Saul was a Finance Associate at CAVU Property group which focuses on multi-family developments in New York. Prior to this, Saul held internships at Eastern Union as an Underwriting Intern, and North Park Capital as an Acquisitions Analyst.
Saul holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Touro University.
Clare Eow
Funding Analyst
Clare Eow is a Funding Analyst at Peakhill Capital who is responsible for organizing and verifying the different aspects of the loan funding process, ensuring all documentation is in place so borrowers receive their mortgages on time.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Clare worked at Silicon Valley Bank in Hong Kong, where she focused on credit underwriting on loans for PE and VC funds.
Clare holds an Honours Bachelor of Science with a double major in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Toronto.
Michael Brookmon
Manager, Loan Asset Management
Michael Brookmon is the Manager, Loan Asset Management at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for managing the daily servicing operations and tasks for our borrowers and investors.
Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Michael spent 7 years with Wells Fargo in both Mortgage Originations and Commercial Mortgage Servicing, where he acted as Senior Client Manager. Michael is experienced in providing servicing solutions for mezzanine, preferred equity, conventional, credit lines, conduit, CMBS, and balance sheet loans for both bank and non-bank lenders across all asset types.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University.
Chloe Hua
Loan Asset Management Analyst
Chloe Hua is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital and is focused on reconciling various bank accounts, generating reports for internal departments and monitoring of loan requirements throughout the loan. In addition to this crucial responsibility, Chloe works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the Funding team, investors, CMHC, and Computershare, to provide various reporting, address inquiries, and request information and updates as needed.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Chloe gained valuable experience as a Mortgage Administrator on the residential side of a mortgage brokerage.
Chloe holds a Bachelor in Applied Economics and Math from Queen’s University, as well as a Master of Economics and Finance from the University of Guelph.
Jasman Deol
Loan Asset Management Analyst
Jasman Deol is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital, and oversees investor reports, remittances, and mortgage payment collections, focusing on delinquencies, renewals, and insurance tracking.
Prior to Peakhill, he worked as a Financial Analyst at Cedar Fair, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and managing account reconciliations. As a Financial Remarketing Analyst at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Jasman managed software testing, administered asset inventory, and created reports. In his role as an Internal Auditor at Day and Ross, he utilized data analysis tools for comprehensive audits, reporting findings to the Audit Committee.
Jasman holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University, specializing in Finance and minoring in Mathematics. He is currently pursuing Computer Science at Oregon State University, and values continuous learning. He is also pursuing his CFA certification.
Shivi Shrivastava
Loan Asset Management Analyst
Shivi Shrivastava is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital, and is responsible for monitoring loan requirements throughout the loan. He works with relevant team members in the systems development activities to ensure the financial, management and regulatory requirements are addressed. Shivi is also responsible for managing returned payments, reconciling various bank accounts and ensuring reports provided to the investors are accurate.
Before joining Peakhill, Shivi worked at EQ Bank and ISC, where he focused on residential renewals and repossessions.
Shivi holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University, India, and has obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in International Business and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning from George Brown College.
Cole Fingold
Loan Asset Management Analyst
Cole Fingold is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital, specializing in risk management and borrower compliance. His responsibilities include conducting annual property audits and ensuring loan compliance with Peakhill’s policies and CMHC regulatory requirements.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Cole worked as an Asset Management & Development Analyst at GWL Realty Advisors, where he focused on improving the performance of their multi-family portfolio.
Cole holds an Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University.
Julia Ionescu
Loan Asset Management Analyst
Julia Ionescu is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital, specializing in comprehensive investor, borrower, and preferred equity reporting. Her multifaceted role includes preparing remittances and detailed portfolio reports, in addition to facilitating loan extensions. She ensures accurate monitoring of loan data, supports discharge management processes and upholds data integrity across deliverables.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Julia spent her penultimate internship at Spark Power where she worked on the company’s $77M privatization through asset and financial reporting, business development and data room organization. Previously, Julia worked at the Royal Bank of Canada in investor and treasury services, focusing on tech operations strategy and project pipeline management.
Julia holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University, graduating with distinction and was named to the Dean’s List.
Taylor Palaroan
Loan Asset Management Analayst
Taylor Palaroan is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for monitoring and responding to the discharge inbox daily, ensuring timely communication. She generates key loan documents, including welcome letters, amortization schedules, and statements, while maintaining accurate records and updating the system with any loan-related changes. Additionally, Taylor collaborates with team members to address borrower inquiries, oversees servicing group inbox, and conducts thorough checks on newly funded loans to ensure all necessary steps are completed.
Before joining Peakhill, Taylor gained valuable experience working at two residential brokerages. She worked as a Marketing Assistant at one brokerage, where she specialized in real estate marketing, and as an Administrative Assistant at another, providing support to the Managing Director with various administrative tasks. Taylor was also an active member of the Ted Rogers Real Estate Association at her university, where she held the role of Marketing Associate, sparking her interest in commercial real estate.
Taylor holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), with a major in Real Estate Management and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Negar Matin
Loan Asset Management Analyst
Negar Matin is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where she specializes in liaising with clients, managing tax remittances, maintaining accurate records, account reconciliations, and ensuring all tax obligations are up-to-date.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Negar held roles in research coordination at McGill University, where she managed interdisciplinary teams, facilitated training programs for medical professionals, and conducted advanced data analysis for various studies. She also has extensive experience in sales and mentorship, further strengthening her ability to build meaningful relationships and deliver client-focused solutions.
Negar holds a Master’s degree in Surgical and Interventional Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Mathematics from McGill University.
Jason Cao
Lead Software Engineer
Jason Cao is a Lead Software Engineer at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for producing and deploying various tools for automation, reconciliation, and client-facing platforms. He is also in charge of managing other software engineers on the team and overseeing Scrum projects, ensuring they are delivered on time.
Before joining Peakhill, Jason worked at fintech startups in the United States and returned to Canada in 2022 to work for Logo.com on machine learning applications and generative AI. Jason has found himself many different development environments and as led engineering projects in multiple industries.
Jason has an Honors Bachelor of Science, specializing in Computer Science and AI from Western University.
Quinn Sondermeyer
Junior Software Engineer
Quinn Sondermeyer is the Junior Software Engineer at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and integrating tools and applications to improve efficiency within Peakhill’s operations.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Quinn held internships at Halton Region Municipality and Humber River Hospital, where he focused on technology integration into team operations.
Quinn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from Carleton University.
Benjamin Tobin
Vice President, Financing | ON Markets
Benjamin Tobin is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on origination, industry research, onboarding investors, and underwriting commercial deals. Since joining Peakhill in 2020, Benjamin has since underwritten over $100M in debt transactions across all asset classes.
Prior to working for Peakhill, Benjamin was a top producer for a continent-wide sales organization.
Benjamin is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario where he studied Economics, Politics, and Philosophy.
George Misik
Vice President, Financing | ON Markets
George Misik is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital. George specializes in originating multi-residential deals, both conventional and CMHC-insured, and has deep experience in all asset classes including retail, office and industrial among others. George also has a penchant for land and construction facilities, especially in the multi-residential sector.
George has over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate, both in the private and public sectors. Prior to joining Peakhill, George was at a large national lender, a trust company, a credit union, and a crown agency where he has developed strong underwriting and credit skills in all types of commercial loans of various complexity, ranging from $1M to $300M. George enjoys applying creative solutions to his clients’ needs and building lasting relationships.
George is a graduate of the University of Toronto.
Isabel Lontoc
Vice President, Financing | ON Markets
Isabel Lontoc is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for loan origination, risk mitigation and deal analysis. Isabel also reviews due diligence information in order to coordinate all aspects of the underwriting and closing processes.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Isabel was the Managing Director of West Toronto, at a high producing residential-focused brokerage and Financial Manager for 9 years collectively. Since working as a broker and a lender, Isabel understands borrowers needs and is focused on providing clients the highest level of service in the industry.
Isabel has over 15 years of sales and financial management experience within commercial, residential and automotive finance. This has translated into a large network of lenders, brokers and high net worth borrowers.
Max Goyzman
Vice President, Financing | ON Markets
Max Goyzman is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital. Max was previously responsible for overseeing the launch and operation of Peakhill’s CMHC lending business. Max has participated in the closing of over $1B in insured and conventional transactions for institutional and family office clients across Canada.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Max worked as a debt underwriter at RioCan REIT on the asset management team.
Max graduated from the Ivey Business School at Western University and is a CFA charterholder.
Josh Koperwas
Vice President, Financing | ON Markets
Josh Koperwas is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for originating and structuring real estate debt throughout Canada. Josh is particularly focused on our bridge and CMHC-insured loan programs, with a strong emphasis on the multi-family sector.
Nicolas Tarrene
Vice President, Financing
Nicolas Tarrene is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital, overseeing operations in Ontario and Quebec, as well as other regions across Canada. With expertise in sourcing, structuring, and closing financing opportunities, Nicolas plays a crucial role in assisting real estate investors and developers in realizing their visions.
With over 15 years of experience in commercial lending, sales management, and origination, Nicolas has an impressive track record. Prior to joining Peakhill, he served as a Regional Director at a bank, where he successfully originated over $500M in commercial loans.
Nicolas is a well-educated professional, holding a Master’s degree in Business Management from the University of Le Havre, France, as well as a Bachelor of Science from the University of Napier, Scotland.
TJ Kaloti
Vice President, Financing | ON Markets
TJ Kaloti is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital. TJ is primarily responsible for originating senior, subordinate, mezzanine and construction debt. His experience includes working with institutional and private borrowers in all asset types and transaction complexity.
Prior to joining Peakhill, TJ was at CMLS as an AVP responsible for originating debt opportunities through the advisory channel. TJ was also a Manager at BDC focused on owner-occupied commercial real estate financing and Senior Manager at DUCA Financials Services.
TJ has a Bachelor in Business from York University, as well as a Master of Finance from Queens University and Master of Management Analytics from Queens University.
Robert Drizis
Vice President, Financing – Affordable Housing Specialist | ON Markets
Robert (Bob) Drizis is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital. Bob specializes in the Affordable Rental Housing sector. Bob’s knowledge of the financing structures available for construction and term loans in this sector will allow for speed to market and can mitigate execution risk for clients looking to deliver affordable rental projects.
Bob has over 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, both in the public and private sector. As a principal in several private equity platforms, Bob has been involved in the ownership of over $1B in real estate across the country. His background in transaction management, asset management and financing has allowed him to develop many transferable skills applicable to the affordable housing sector.
Bob is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a major in Urban and Economic Geography.
Daniela Peeva
Vice President, Financing | ON Markets
Daniela Peeva is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital, where her primary focus revolves around managing transactions requiring substantial financing, typically starting at $4M. Her expertise lies in diverse real estate asset groups such as multi-residential apartment buildings, land development opportunities, commercial retail plazas, office and medical buildings, industrial spaces, and retirement homes. Her responsibilities include facilitating various financial aspects, including new acquisitions, refinances, equity take-out loans, bridges, and long-term stabilized financing. Daniela adeptly collaborates with seasoned and emerging investors in the market, ensuring a comprehensive approach to each project she undertakes.
Prior to her tenure at Peakhill Capital, Daniela honed her expertise in finance and real estate through significant roles. As the VP of Finance at Trilend, she specialized in land and development financing, showcasing her leadership and strategic financial acumen. With a remarkable 7-year tenure as a commercial mortgage broker at M Commercial, Daniela’s dedication and proficiency was acknowledged when she was honored as the recipient of the 2020 Best Commercial Mortgage Broker in Canada award—a groundbreaking achievement as the first woman to earn this distinction.
Daniela Peeva holds an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree from the University of London and a Bachelor of Criminology with Honours from York University. Complementing her legal background, Daniela has augmented her skills through commercial real estate coaching with the Massimo Group and as a personal business development consultant with the Neuro Change Solutions global team led by Dr. Joe Dispenza. Her continuous pursuit of knowledge and diverse expertise contribute significantly to her multifaceted approach to financial management and real estate ventures.
Roberto D’Abate
Vice President, Financing | Quebec & Ottawa Markets
Roberto D’Abate is the Vice President, Financing for Quebec and Ottawa at Peakhill Capital. Roberto is responsible for sourcing, structuring and closing financing opportunities for real estate investors and developers.
Roberto has a varied experience in real estate appraisal and financing spanning over 18 years and has been responsible for originating and managing over $12B in transactions. Prior to joining Peakhill, Roberto was Managing Director for Quebec of an Alternative Public MIC. His experience in real estate banking, appraisal, and investments allows him to offer value-add when structuring deals in construction, term, and other complex transactions.
Roberto holds a Bachelor of Economics from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University. Roberto also holds a Master of Science from Simon Fraser University in Management, Economics, and Resource Management. Roberto is also a Chartered Real Estate Broker/Agency Officer, and a Chartered Mortgage Broker/Agency Officer.
Rob Reichelt
Vice President, Financing | BC Markets
Rob Reichelt is Vice President, Financing, based in the Vancouver office of Peakhill Capital, and is a registered mortgage broker in BC. Rob is skilled in all facets of commercial mortgage financing and debt structuring including, origination and underwriting of first and second mortgage loans on income producing properties, interim construction financing, CMHC insured offerings, and second mortgage/mezzanine financing.
His real estate lending experience spans 35 years in multi-family residential and commercial real estate, gained through the Trust & Banking Industry and Non-Bank Mortgage Investment Companies.
Rob holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Finance & Urban Land from the University of British Columbia and has an RI designation as a professional member of the Real Institute of British Columbia.
Shawn (Yuxiao) Ning
Vice President, Financing | BC Markets
Shawn (Yuxiao) Ning is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital. Shawn is primarily responsible for sourcing, reviewing, structuring, closing and providing risk control for equity and mortgage opportunities that provide superior risk adjusted returns.
Shawn has experience both on the debt and equity side in Canada and the US having closed over $2B in total transactions. Prior to joining Peakhill, Shawn was most recently AVP originations at Trez Capital based in Vancouver and Vice President of Investment at Kuafu Property based in New York City.
Shawn holds a Bachelor in Mathematics from New York University and a Master in Financial Engineering from Cornell University.
Clayton Brown
Vice President, Financing | BC Markets
Clayton Brown is the Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is in the Vancouver office. He is responsible for originating CMHC-insured and conventional loans with a primary emphasis on the BC market. He has extensive experience originating construction, bridge, and term facilities up to $100M across all asset classes, with a focus on multi-family properties.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Clayton worked for 10 years at a leading CMHC-approved lender and Schedule 1 bank, where he originated over $2.5B in loans.
Clayton holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance from McGill University. He is a licensed Submortgage Broker in BC through BCFSA.
Steven Hart
Vice President, Financing | Alberta & Prairie Markets
Steven Hart is Vice President, Financing for the Prairies market, based out of the Peakhill Capital Calgary office. He specializes in providing commercial and multi-family real estate debt financing for both institutional and private real estate companies.
Steven has over 25 years of origination and lending experience in commercial real estate financing across Western Canada as a Managing Director with bank and non-bank financial institutions. His extensive background includes bringing innovative financing solutions to his clients including conventional first and secondary debt, bridge loans, construction, and CMHC financing solutions.
Steven holds a Degree in Economics and Management from the University of Calgary.
Fraser Kirkland
Associate Vice President, Financing | Western Canada
Fraser Kirkland is Associate Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is focused on the origination, underwriting and presentation of financing opportunities in British Columbia and the rest of Western Canada. Fraser is based in Vancouver and works alongside Steven Hart in Calgary to secure new client relationships and maintain current relationships with Peakhill borrowers. Fraser has experience in commercial and residential real estate analysis, origination-to-funding loan processes, market forecasting and client relationship development. He has expertise in working with local borrowers, high-net worth individuals, and sophisticated clientele.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Fraser worked as an Analyst and Originator for Terrafund Financial, a mortgage investment corporation based in Vancouver. His time at Terrafund gave him a strong foundation across all commercial asset classes, honing his analytical skills and building a broker network and developer client base.
Fraser holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and is a licensed mortgage broker through UBC’s Sauder School of Business.
Michelle Yates
Vice President, Financing | Atlantic Canada
Michelle Yates is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital, and is responsible for originating and structuring real estate debt in Atlantic Canada based out of Halifax. While familiar with a variety of asset classes, she focuses primarily on the multi-family sector, providing real estate debt financing for both institutional and private real estate companies.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Michelle spent over 4 years at CMHC, helping borrowers access financing through direct lending programs. She has extensive experience with Apartment Construction Loan Program approvals and has successfully funded Affordable Housing Fund and MLI projects, combining government incentives.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax.
Kane Boultwood
Vice President, Financing
Kane Boultwood is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital where he focuses on originating multi-residential transactions, including both conventional and CMHC-insured loans. With a broad range of experience across asset classes like retail, office, and industrial, Kane applies his expertise to support real estate investors and developers. He provides strategic guidance to help secure financing and successfully execute projects.
Spencer Harris
Vice President, Financing
Spencer Harris is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for loan origination across Western Canadian markets. He specializes in both conventional and CMHC-insured loans including bridge, acquisition, refinance and construction.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Spencer was a Business Development Manager for Western Canada with a Toronto-based mortgage investment corporation focused on construction and special situation loans up to $10M.
Spencer is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where he studied Economics and Management.
Andrew Galler
Vice President, Financing
Andrew Galler is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital, where he focuses on the Prairies region of Western Canada, helping clients finance their multifamily investment properties and construction projects.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Andrew was a Business Development Manager for Western Canada with a Toronto-based mortgage investment corporation focused on construction and special situation loans up to $10M. He is a mortgage professional with over 12 years of experience in both residential and commercial lending. Prior to becoming a broker, he spent 5 years at a major bank. Over his 12 years, he has earned numerous awards and accolades.
He attended St. Mary’s University, where he earned a double degree in Bachelor of Commerce.
Gaurav Sobti
Vice President, Financing
Gaurav Sobti is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for originating and structuring real estate debt throughout Canada. Gaurav is a multi-family sector specialist, both for CMHC term and construction financing.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Gaurav held real estate financing roles at an Alberta-based brokerage, CMLS and KV Capital. Gaurav has an institutional investment background having worked for an Alberta-based pension fund where he was part of a team managing a $3B private investments portfolio. He started his career articling at Deloitte as an auditor.
Gaurav holds a Master of Accounting and a BSc in Biotechnology/Chartered Accountancy from the University of Waterloo. He is a CPA, CA and is a CFA charterholder.
JP Lynn
Associate Vice President, Financing
James (JP) Lynn is an Associate Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital, specializing in originating and structuring CMHC term loans, construction loans, and conventional loans across Canada. JP has participated in the financing of over $1B+ in term and construction loans ranging from $1M-$300M.
Previously JP was responsible for launching Peakhill’s NHA MBS and CMB program in which Peakhill has securitized over $6B in CMHC loans across 80+ pools.
Prior to joining Peakhill, JP worked at a Schedule 1 bank working closely with the risk management team assessing the bank’s internal capital management and credit exposure.
JP obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University.
Mark Nirenshtein
Associate, Financing
Mark Nirenshtein is an Associate at Peakhill Capital who aids with the origination of senior, subordinated, mezzanine and CMHC-insured debt across Canada. Mark interfaces with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, large institutional investors, brokers and developers. Mark is also responsible for conducting market research and underwriting debt opportunities.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Mark worked at a Healthcare Startup in the United States, leading their enterprise sales and strategy initiatives. Prior to this, Mark completed internships in Investment Banking and Private Equity in Toronto.
Mark obtained an HBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Western University.
Cameron Dowell
Senior Associate
Cameron Dowell is a Senior Associate at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for overseeing the operations of CMHC term and construction financing including portfolio management, deal structuring, investor relations, origination, NHA MBS and CMB program and pool administration. Since joining Peakhill in 2020, Cameron has facilitated over $1B in commercial mortgage transactions across Canada.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Cameron worked for a national commercial real estate lender, where he participated in underwriting and portfolio management.
Cameron holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from Dalhousie University.
Arush Jain
Associate
Arush Jain is an Associate at Peakhill Capital focusing on loan underwriting, servicing, funding, market research, and risk mitigation. He joined Peakhill in August 2022.
Arush brings 4 years of experience across investment banking and investment research, consumer finance and tech research. Prior to joining Peakhill, he worked at RBC in their Strategic Performance Management division as a co-op student.
Arush holds an MBA (Finance) from the Schulich School of Business, York University, a Diploma in Financial Management from NMIMS (Mumbai, IN) and a BBA in Finance from NMIMS (Mumbai, IN).
Adam Podgorny
Associate
Adam Podgorny is an Associate at Peakhill Capital and joined the company in November 2023. Adam is focused on underwriting and performing due diligence on commercial debt deals as part of the firm’s credit team.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Adam’s experience includes working as a real estate equity and debt investment associate at Firm Capital and as an investment banking analyst in Scotiabank’s Technology, Media, Telecommunications, and Healthcare (TMTH) industry group.
Adam holds a degree in Honours Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University, where he focused his studies on Finance and Economics.
Alyssa Foley
Associate
Alyssa Foley is an Associate at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for underwriting commercial deals, conducting due diligence, and market research.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Alyssa worked as a Research Coordinator at Altus Group, a provider of software and data solutions to the global commercial real estate industry. Alyssa worked alongside the multi-family team, specializing in market research on a national scale.
Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario.
Mina MacNeil
Associate
Mina is an Associate at Peakhill Capital who is responsible for arranging and funding CMHC-insured and conventional debt across Canada.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Mina held an internship as an Investment Analyst at Manulife on the Power & Infrastructure team.
Mina holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University.
Michael Spina
Associate
Michael Spina is an Associate at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for underwriting and structuring a variety of commercial transactions, including construction financing, CMHC loans, and conventional loans. His duties also include conducting thorough due diligence and providing comprehensive support to Peakhill’s clients throughout the financing process.
With over 2 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Michael began his career at Canada ICI, where he specialized in underwriting CMHC and conventional loans.
Michael holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Finance, both from the John Molson School of Business in Montréal, Québec.
Rachel Dalle-Mule
Analyst
Rachel Dalle-Mule is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital focusing on underwriting commercial deals, market research, funding, and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Rachel worked on Wall Street for 3 years, focusing on Business Financing. After that, she transitioned to real estate in London, UK, working as a mortgage administrator for a year before moving to Canada and joining Peakhill as an analyst.
Originally from France, Rachel speaks French and English fluently and holds an MBA in International Business Management.
Brett Clarkson
Analyst
Brett Clarkson is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, focusing on underwriting commercial deals, market research, funding, and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Brett worked on Starlight Investments’ Asset Management team, focusing on real estate analytics of institutional and private asset portfolios in the Canadian multi-family sector. Brett has also held multiple internships at SmartCentres REIT, playing a supportive role in accounting and reporting functions.
Brett holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University.
Cleve Purnama
Analyst
Cleve Purnama is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting real estate deals, market research, funding, and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Cleve held an internship with the Ontario Financing Authority in the Corporate Finance Branch, where he was responsible in analyzing and assisting with loans to major institutions across Ontario.
Cleve holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Finance from the University of Toronto.
Lucas Isenberg
Analyst
Lucas Isenberg is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital focusing on underwriting commercial deals, market research, funding, and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Lucas held Internships at CAE Inc. and Bombardier, where he served as both a contract and financial analyst specializing in industrial and technological benefits and business analytics. Lucas has also done market research for real estate private investment firms, where he analyzed market trends across both the US and Canada in the multi-family residential real estate sector.
Lucas graduated from McGill University with a major in International Political Economy (Faculty of Political Science), as well as a minor in International Development Studies and Anthropology.
Noah Friedman
Analyst
Noah Friedman is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting real estate deals, market research, funding, and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Noah was an Associate Mortgage Underwriter at First National Financial LP where he was responsible for underwriting loans for single-family homes in Quebec and Eastern Ontario. Before that, Noah was a Sales Coordinator at Econolease Financial Services where he was responsible for brokering deals for new businesses that were seeking asset-based financing solutions.
Noah holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University with a major in Marketing and a minor in Information Technology for Business.
Dominique Winarta
Analyst
Dominique Winarta is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who aids with the origination of senior, subordinate, and mezzanine debt. Dominique interfaces with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and large institutional investors. Dominique is also responsible for conducting market research and underwriting debt opportunities.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Dominique was a Data and Research Analyst at Lee & Associates, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage. Dominique was responsible for business development activities related to industrial properties. Dominique also worked at NEI Investments on the manager research team, where he developed an understanding of the institutional fundraising ecosystem and asset allocation.
Dominique holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly Ryerson University.
Zach Springer
Analyst
Zach Springer is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital within the origination team working with Nicolas Tarrene. Zach is responsible for underwriting credits and assists with client management.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Zach held a summer internship with Oxford Properties working on their Investments Team and worked at IN8 Developments on their Sales Team.
Zach holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western University, and an MBA from Queen’s Smith School of Business.
Oz Rosenberg
Analyst
Oz Rosenberg is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital within the origination team. Oz is responsible for underwriting and client relationship management, providing flexible solutions for real estate investors.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Oz held a position at Tacenda Capital as a Business Development Intern.
Oz holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a minor in Economics from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto.
Jack Goren
Analyst
Jack Goren is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting real estate deals, market research, funding, and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill full-time, Jack completed two summer internships with the company where he conducted due diligence, created reports on market findings, developed property cash flow analyses, and assisted in various aspects of loan processing.
Jack obtained an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Parisa Younesian
Analyst
Parisa Younesian is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting CMHC real estate deals, market research, and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Parisa held a full-time position as a Shift Lead at Curo Financial (CashMoney) where she focused on financial audits and sales for financial services.
Parisa holds a Bachelor of Forensic Science and Information Technology with distinction.
Jamie Braudy
Analyst
Jamie Braudy is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting CMHC real estate deals, market research, and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jamie completed an internship at EdgePoint Wealth Management, where she focused on equity research. She also completed two other internships at American Express and Sun Life.
Jamie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Kyara Ferrone
Portfolio Analyst
Kyara Ferrone is the Portfolio Analyst at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for updating portfolio metrics, assisting with optimizing cash management related to new fundings, and working alongside the investor relations team for all other portfolio needs.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Kyara worked at EY as a Risk Consultant, where she conducted thorough evaluations of operational, financial, and strategy risks within real estate organizations. Additionally, she held an internship at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, where she worked in the Investment Structure Management department, focusing on private equity and growth equity transactions.
Kyara holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Finance and Economics from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto.
Mark Cardoso
Vice President, Financing | Quebec & Ottawa Markets
Mark Cardoso is Vice President, Financing servicing Quebec, Ottawa & Halifax at Peakhill Capital, focusing on mortgage origination for direct clients of Peakhill, as well as business development relationships with brokerages in the specified regions.
Mark started his career in 2001 as a mortgage broker and has gained a deep understanding about real estate financing. Of his 22-year career in mortgage origination, he spent the last 13 years in retail mortgage banking.
Mark has attended various colleges and is very specialized in his domain.
Suzette Persad
Associate Director, Loan Asset Management
Suzette Persad is the Associate Director of Loan Asset Management at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for managing the company’s portfolio alongside the Director. Suzette is currently entrusted with overseeing the Property Tax Department as well as Annual Review Compliance.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Suzette had over 14 years of combined experience in both residential and commercial mortgage operations. Her most recent experience as the Manager of the Commercial Funding Team involved managing people, ensuring team growth and development, while overseeing a large funding portfolio.
Suzette studied at the University of the West Indies (Trinidad & Tobago) with a specialization in Education. She also obtained a Diploma in Human Resource Management at Sheridan College.
Wendy Romanko
Loan Asset Management Associate
Wendy Romanko is a Loan Asset Management Associate at Peakhill Capital, bringing nearly 18 years of extensive experience and expertise to the Loan Asset Management Team. In her current role within the Tax Department, she focuses on maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts by collaborating with clients, municipalities, and insurers.
Before joining Peakhill, Wendy held various positions at MCAP and Paradigm Quest, gaining experience in servicing, payment recovery, and mortgage renewal teams, with a strong emphasis on delivering service excellence throughout her career.
Additionally, Wendy is a licensed Level 2 mortgage agent and a published freelance author.
Noor Nashriki
Senior Operations Accountant
Noor Mashriki is the Senior Operations Accountant at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for daily banking and treasury functions, reconciliation of trust accounts, processing loan funding and discharges. She will be participating in future process improvements.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Noor worked as a Financial Analyst at First Capital REIT, ABC Technologies Inc. and in various other industries. She worked on financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, accounts receivable and payables. She is actively pursuing a CPA designation.
Noor holds an MSc in Accounting from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan.
Natalie Dawkins
Associate Director, Default Management
Natalie Dawkins is the Associate Director, Default Management at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for managing accounts through the default and foreclosure process. She focuses on mitigating financial loss and reputational risk by implementing proactive oversight and vendor management.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Natalie had over 15 years of experience in mortgage enforcement for both residential and commercial real estate. She most recently worked at CMHC as a Specialist, Prevention & Default Management for multi-unit properties, working with various lenders to ensure their certificate of insurance remained enforced throughout the legal action process.
Natalie holds a BA from the University of Waterloo in Sociology with a Legal Studies option. She also obtained her certificate in Human Resources Management from George Brown College.
Joshua Ezaddoustdar
Funding Analyst
Joshua Ezaddoustdar is a Funding Analyst at Peakhill Capital. He is responsible for conducting due diligence, ensuring that all necessary legal documentation satisfies regulatory requirements, as well as company criteria prior to funding the loan. Joshua works closely with multiple internal teams, specifically the credit and origination team to facilitate a well-ordered financing process.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Joshua held an internship at Equitable Bank as a Commercial Mortgage Analyst where he conducted annual reviews on multi-family properties. Following his internship, he transitioned to the residential mortgage team at Equitable Bank as a Renewals Specialist where he negotiated mortgage terms between brokers and clients and advised on mortgage renewal options.
Joshua holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in Global Business. He is also fluent in French.
Adam Kim
Analyst
Adam Kim is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting real estate deals, market research, funding and due diligence.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Adam worked at Empire Life as a Financial Analyst, where he was responsible for conducting financial analysis and reporting in the Group Solutions division. Adam also completed internships at CIBC Wood Gundy, Wilkinson & Company LLP, and Metergy Solutions.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in finance from the University of Ottawa.
Cynthia Di Santo
Analyst
Cynthia Di Santo is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, responsible for underwriting deals, analyzing financials, assessing risks, and preparing detailed reports to support investment decisions. Cynthia focuses on evaluating investment opportunities and ensuring that deals align with the company’s strategic goals.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Cynthia completed internships at PSP Investments, RBC, and Colliers, where she gained exposure to various aspects of real estate, including asset management, investment analysis, and market research.
Cynthia holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Real Estate from Concordia University.
Nikola Pucnin
Analyst
Nikola Pucnin is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital within the origination team working with Nicolas Tarrene. Nikola is responsible for underwriting credits, conducting market research, and assisting with the management of client relationships.
Prior to joining Peakhill, Nikola held a position at the University Health Network as a research student, where he conducted data analysis and developed rigorous research methodologies and reports.
Nikola holds an Honours Bachelor of Science with concentrations in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Toronto.
Yuvraj Brar
Analyst
Yuvraj Brar is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, specializing in underwriting CMHC real estate deals, conducting market research, and performing due diligence.
Before joining Peakhill, Yuvraj gained valuable experience through a variety of co-op and internship roles, including as a Credit Analyst at TD, Operations Lead at ZipLunch, Product Manager at eShipper, and Strategic Analyst at both Manulife (focused on broader strategic initiatives) and CIBC (focused on real estate strategy and investments).
Yuvraj holds a Bachelor of Commerce with distinction from Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University.