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.

Harley Gold

President & CEO, Peakhill Capital – CA

Jonah Belkin

President, Peakhill Equity Partners – CA/US

Sandor Biderman

Managing Director, Peakhill Capital – US

Michael Grossman

President, Peakhill Project Advisory

Remy Ramezani

Senior Vice President, Credit and Operations

Pam Greenstein

Senior Vice President,  People and Culture

Kelly Schwartz

Director of Finance

Anitha Jesudasan

Director, Loan Asset Management

Jen Harrop

Senior Vice President, Fund Management

Ira Markus

Senior Vice President, Head of Canadian Equity

Dana Saunders

Vice President, Investor Relations

Davina Josepovici

Davina Josepovici

Associate Vice President, Institutional Sales

Cameron Dowell

Director

Leanna Baijnauth

Executive Assistant

Jessica Wong

Marketing Associate

Harley Gold

President & CEO, Peakhill Capital – CA

Harley Gold is President & CEO 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

President, Peakhill Equity Partners – CA/US

Jonah Belkin is President 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.

Michael Grossman

President, Peakhill Project Advisory

Michael Grossman is the President of Peakhill Project Advisory, a newly launched sibling company to Peakhill Capital, focused on delivering end-to-end project advisory, development management, and project management services. In this leadership role, Michael is responsible for driving the growth, vision, and execution of the business, leveraging his deep expertise in real estate development and construction oversight.

Prior to launching Peakhill Project Advisory, Michael Grossman held senior leadership roles at several of Canada’s top development and construction firms, including Altus Group, Gillam Group, and Urbacon. At Altus, he served as Director of Project Management for Eastern Canada, overseeing a multi-billion dollar portfolio while leading a cross-disciplinary team delivering complex development and construction mandates across the country.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and a Construction Engineering Technician diploma from George Brown College, where he graduated with distinction and was recognized on the Dean’s Honour Roll. He is a certified LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C) and has completed specialized training in building energy simulation, safety leadership, and project software systems. 

Remy Ramezani

Senior Vice President, Credit and Operations

Remy Ramezani is Senior Vice President, Credit & Operations at Peakhill Capital. Remy leads the company’s credit function, overseeing the underwriting and funding teams while also being responsible for deal structuring, fund management, and contributing to strategic decisions as a key member of the credit committee. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Remy worked for CMLS Financial and was responsible for underwriting and funding commercial mortgage transactions across all property types and major markets in Canada. Throughout her career, Remy has executed over $8B in commercial debt transactions. 

Remy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, as well as a Master of 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.

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.

Dana Saunders

Vice President, Investor Relations

Dana Saunders is Vice President, Investor Relations 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. 

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.

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. 

Cameron Dowell

Director

Cameron Dowell is a Director 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 $7B 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jacob Doyle

Business Development Associate

Jacob Doyle is a Business Development Associate at Peakhill Capital, and is focused on the firm’s capital-raising and investor relations efforts. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Jacob was a Relationship Manager at Olympia Trust, Canada’s largest trust for registered funds, which includes exempt market products. Jacob was responsible for creating and nurturing long-term relationships with clients and resolving any issues that might arise. 

Jacob holds a Bachelor of Commerce, with a major in Marketing and a minor in Finance, from Lakehead University.

Nathan Birnbaum

Business Development Associate

Nathan Birnbaum is a Business Development Associate at Peakhill Capital, and is focused on the firm’s capital-raising and investor relations efforts. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Nathan was a Management Consultant at Mensana Change Management, where he drove profit improvements for clients, and a Financial Analyst at GSL Group. 

 Nathan holds a Master of Management and BA in Economics, Political Science, and History, both from the University of British Columbia.

Brady McLeod

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Brady McLeod acts as General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Peakhill Capital with oversight of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across Peakhill’s lending and investment platforms. With a strong background in corporate law, governance and real estate transactions, Brady provides strategic legal guidance that supports the firm’s continued growth and bespoke deal structures.

Prior to joining Peakhill, he practiced at a prominent Bay Street law firm, advising institutional lenders, developers, and private equity clients.

Brady holds a J.D. from Queen’s Law and is a member of the Law Society of Ontario.

Paul Heydweiller

Senior Vice President, Peakhill Equity Partners

Paul Heydweiller is Senior 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 15 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

 

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.

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.

Lorne Morein

Vice President

Lorne Morein is a Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is focused on originating CMHC-insured and conventional loans across Canada.  

Prior to joining Peakhill, Lorne was a Vice President at Firm Capital, where he led a team focused on originating and underwriting construction, residential and commercial loans in Southwestern Ontario as well as led the company’s US multi-family joint venture and preferred investment division. 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. 

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.

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 $2B 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Daniele Antoniazzi

Associate Vice President, Financing | Quebec Markets

Daniele (Danny) is Associate Vice President, Financing for Quebec markets at Peakhill Capital. Danny plays an instrumental role in expanding Peakhill’s commercial lending footprint, growing relationships and originating deals. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Danny was the Regional Head of Commercial Originations at EQ Bank, where he led commercial loan origination efforts across Quebec while driving portfolio growth, structured complex real estate transactions, and fostered key industry relationships. 

 With deep industry expertise and a results-oriented approach, Daniele continues to drive innovation and growth in the commercial banking sector. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Anush Patel

Analyst

Anush Patel is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital within the Origination team, where he focuses on underwriting and structuring commercial real estate debt transactions across various asset classes. In his role, he supports the origination team in preparing detailed financial models, investment memos, and market analyses to drive strategic lending decisions.

Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Anush held internship roles at ACM Advisors, Forum Asset Management, TD Asset Management, and Hazelview Investments, where he gained experience underwriting over $100M in CRE debt, evaluating private equity investments, and conducting thematic sector research for global real estate portfolios.

Anush holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo with a specialization in Financial Markets.

Dylan Bower

Analyst

Dylan Bower is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital within the origination team working alongside Benjamin Tobin. Dylan is responsible for underwriting credits and assisting with client management. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Dylan held internships at Equitable Life and Constellation Software, where he focused on credit analysis and business development, respectively. 

Dylan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and minor in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University. 

Kelly Dai Chuy

Analyst

Kelly Dai Chuy is an Origination Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting real estate deals, market research, funding and due diligence.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Kelly was a Consultant on KPMG’s Global Infrastructure team, where she supported public and private sector clients on a range of infrastructure projects, providing support through financial analysis, strategic business case development, and due diligence. Kelly also completed internships with KPMG’s Risk Consulting practice, and as a Financial Analyst at Electronic Arts.

Kelly holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in finance and strategic analysis from Simon Fraser University.

Rebekka Guenther

Analyst

Rebekka Guenther is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital within the origination team, working alongside Josh Koperwas. She is responsible for underwriting credits and assisting with the management of client relationships. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Rebekka held internships at Scotiabank in the Sales & Trading division, where she gained experience with derivative products and contributed to market strategy initiatives across the Commercial and Credit Derivative teams.  

Rebekka holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance and Risk Management and a minor in Economics, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics and Data Analytics from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Richard Bryant

Analyst

Richard Bryant is an Origination Analyst at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for deal structuring, financial analysis, and supporting business development. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Richard had 4 years of experience in commercial mortgages, CMHC construction, credit risk, & real estate development, where he focused on financial analysis, construction & conventional debt financing, and proforma financial analysis.  

Richard holds a Bachelor of Business in Real Estate from Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.

Saachi Punjabi

Analyst

Saachi Punjabi is an Origination Analyst at Peakhill Capital, working with TJ Kaloti on the Origination team. She focuses on underwriting credit opportunities, conducting market research, and supporting client relationship management.

Prior to Peakhill, Saachi interned at Langdon Equity Partners in Toronto, where she conducted fundamental investment research across global small-cap companies. She previously held roles at Certus Capital and Earnnest.me in Mumbai, underwriting over $300 million in real estate transactions, and at Vibrant Securities, supporting portfolio management and equity research.

Saachi holds a Master of Finance from Wilfrid Laurier University and has cleared CFA Level II (Level III candidate). 

Yoni Naidich

Vice President, Financing

Yoni Naidich is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital in our Calgary office. Working closely with clients and investors, Yoni strives to deliver tailored financing solutions that meet their unique needs.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Yoni spent almost two decades in banking as a commercial real estate lender. In his last role as AVP at Connect First Credit Union, he was leading a team of commercial real estate experts, managing a $400M+ portfolio and originating $100M+ in financing annually. He also held senior roles at CIBC, ATB, and LBC, focusing on various construction financing projects with expertise in retail, industrial, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, and land development. Yoni also has an extensive background, spanning over 5 years, in underwriting and issuing construction surety bonds to GC’s. Prior to banking, Yoni spent several years working in Architectural firms, designing in AutoCAD. 

Yoni holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Lethbridge with a specialization in Finance (B.Mgmt, Fin), an honours Business Administration, with a major in Financial Services, diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and an Architectural Drafting Certification. Yoni is also actively engaged in various leadership roles, serving on several committees and is a Director/Board Member at the CJA.

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. 

Kate Grondin

Brand Communications Coordinator

Kate Grondin is the Brand Communications Coordinator at Peakhill Capital, where she focuses on written content creation designed to inform clients and showcase Peakhill’s expertise across diverse markets and industries. She is also responsible for producing video content that enhances the company’s brand awareness and strengthens its presence on social media platforms. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, she gained valuable experience through positions at Deloitte, QRA Consulting and Virtual Gurus, where she focused on enhancing client experience as well as strategy development through data analysis.  

Kate holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Minor in Economics from Dalhousie University.

Erica Armata

Office Administrator

Erica Armata is an Office Administrator at Peakhill Capital who is responsible for the administrative and operational support in the Toronto office. She also focuses on the reception duties, handling the essential clerical tasks, office management, and contribution to the positive work environment.

Prior to joining Peakhill, she worked as a clerk for the City of Vaughan and Teaching Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan University.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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.

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.

Kayla Erasmus

Junior Accountant

Kayla Erasmus is a Junior Accountant at Peakhill Capital, supporting fund, trust and special purpose entity accounting. She plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial records and reconciliations, as well as contributing to month-end processes.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Kayla worked at a family-owned development firm, where she was involved in a range of accounting tasks, with a focus on Real Estate and Investment Accounting across Canadian and U.S Markets. She also held a client-facing role at CIBC, where she developed a strong foundation in banking operations and financial services.
 
Kayla holds an Honours Bachelor of Accounting degree from the Goodman School of Business at Brock University.

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. 

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 Associate

Chloe Hua is a Loan Asset Management Associate 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 Associate

Jasman Deol is a Loan Asset Management Associate at Peakhill Capital. He leads the annual review process for all loans, ensuring compliance across various loan programs, including MLI affordability, energy, and accessibility loans. His responsibilities include overseeing property insurance, borrower undertakings, investor reports, remittances, and mortgage payment collections, with a focus on delinquencies and renewals. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Jasman worked as a Financial Analyst at Cedar Fair, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and managing account reconciliations. As a Business Associate at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, he managed software testing, administered asset inventory, and created reports. In his role as a Financial 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 with a minor in Mathematics, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Oregon State University. He values continuous learning and is also pursuing his CFA certification. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quinn Sondermeyer

Software Engineer

Quinn Sondermeyer is the 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. 

Amey Damle

Junior Software Developer

Amey Damle is the Junior Software Developer at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for developing, troubleshooting and maintaining internal report generation software.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Amey held internships at RBC and Dayforce where he focused on developing features in and securing web applications.

Amey holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a specialist in Computer Science from University of Toronto Scarborough.

Fahad Ashraf

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Shahzada Fahad Ashraf is a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer at Peakhill Capital, where he works on the development and maintenance of internal applications that support critical business decision-making. He focuses on delivering scalable, user-centric solutions and leads the implementation of full-cycle software projects across the tech stack.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Fahad held senior engineering roles at firms including Whizzbridge and Strategic Systems International. He has led cross-functional teams and delivered scalable software platforms using technologies such as React, .NET Core, and AWS across healthcare and enterprise domains.

Fahad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the University of the Punjab, where he was a three-time Dean’s List awardee.

Paulo Santos

Loan Asset Management Analyst

Paulo Santos is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital. In this role, he is responsible for investor and borrower reporting, including the preparation of detailed remittance and portfolio reports. He supports loan servicing processes by generating key documents such as welcome letters and amortization schedules, maintaining accurate loan records, and ensuring timely updates within internal systems. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Paulo worked as a Junior Tax Specialist at H&R Block and as a Report and Control Analyst at RBC Investor Services, where he managed collateral and facilitated securities lending transactions. 

Paulo holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he majored in Global Management and minored in Finance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stephanie Naamani

Funding Analyst

Stephanie Naamani is a Funding Analyst at Peakhill Capital. She is responsible for timely initial funding set-up and communication with the Underwriting and Origination teams, as well as external partners such as Legal Counsel and Insurance Consultants. She ensures the accurate and efficient funding and release of mortgage funds by collecting, reviewing, and verifying loan documentation, conducting due diligence, and maintaining confidentiality.  

Prior to joining Peakhill, Stephanie held a Property Accounting internship at Dream Unlimited, where she prepared and analyzed financial data, interpreted Account Receivable reports, processed Accounts Payable invoices, and supported tax, audit, and month-end compliance in the Commercial Real Estate Industry. Additionally, she interned at IG Wealth Management in Corporate Real Estate Management, where she focused on operations and project management for IGM Financial.  

Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours specializing in Real Estate Management, along with a minor in Marketing, from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). She has also completed certificates in Intermediate and Advanced Accounting, building CPA-aligned competencies. 

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. 

Nick Power

Associate Director, Credit

Nick Power is the Associate Director, Credit at Peakhill Capital. Nick is responsible for overseeing the credit team’s activities including the underwriting, structuring and credit approval for Peakhill’s investment platform.  

Prior to joining Peakhill, Nick worked for Timbercreek Capital as a Senior Associate, US Credit, and was responsible for structuring commercial real estate investments with a primary focus on high-yield mortgage lending, mezzanine debt and preferred equity investments. In addition to his role managing the US Credit structuring and approval process, he was accountable for portfolio management, including fund deployment strategies, target return modeling, and warehouse line or syndication leverage negotiations.  

Nick obtained his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and is a CFA charterholder. 

Natalie Dawkins

Associate Director, Specialty Loans Management

Natalie Dawkins is the Associate Director, Specialty Loans 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. 

Arush Jain

Senior Associate

Arush Jain is a Senior Associate at Peakhill Capital focusing on loan underwriting, servicing, funding, market research, and risk mitigation. He joined Peakhill in August 2022.

Arush brings 6 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.

Lucas Isenberg

Associate

Lucas Isenberg is an Associate at Peakhill Capital, specializing in underwriting commercial real estate deals and loan securitization. Beyond his credit-focused responsibilities, he plays a key role in Peakhill’s securitization efforts, structuring securities through the NHA MBS and CMB programs. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Lucas held internships at CAE Inc. and Bombardier, where he worked as both a contract and financial analyst, focusing on industrial and technological benefits, as well as business analytics. He has also conducted market research for private real estate investment firms, analyzing multi-family residential trends across the U.S. and Canada. 

Lucas holds a degree from McGill University with a major in International Political Economy and minors in International Development Studies and Anthropology. 

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.

Noah Friedman

Associate

Noah Friedman is an Associate 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rachel Dalle-Mule

Analyst

Rachel Dalle-Mule is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital focusing on all CMHC Loans Assumptions, underwriting commercial deals, market research, and due diligence.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Rachel worked in London, UK, 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.

Abhilasha Dasgupta

Analyst

Abhilasha Dasgupta is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, specializing in underwriting CMHC real estate deals, conducting market research, and performing due diligence.

Prior to joining Peakhill, she held an internship with the firm before transitioning into a full-time role. Her previous experience includes working at VA Capital, a commercial real estate mortgage firm, and completing an internship at Vokeso, an IT solutions company. Abhilasha also served as Co-President of the Concordia Real Estate Club, where she expanded her network within the real estate community.

Abhilasha holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, graduating with distinction, with a major in Marketing and a minor in Real Estate.

Alexandra Michiels

Associate Director

Alexandra Michiels is the Associate Director, CMHC Program at Peakhill Capital. Alex is responsible for overseeing the CMHC application team at Peakhill Capital, ensuring best in class service to our clients and top-level compliance with CMHC’s requirements. Alex leads a team of analysts, providing underwriting service and ongoing feedback to the sales team and collaborating with credit as needed to ensure high-quality application processes and outcomes.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Alex spent over 12 years at Equitable Bank, acquiring solid legal and credit expertise in commercial lending, ultimately leading the CMHC Credit team from 2021 until joining Peakhill in 2025. These responsibilities included both new loans and portfolio management, navigating complex commercial transactions, driving strategic decision-making for the partners, and ensuring robust risk management.

Alex holds a BBA and a Certificate in Financial Management, Real Estate Profile from HEC, Montreal.

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. 

Maguire Bentz

Analyst

Maguire Bentz is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting real estate deals, market research, funding, and due diligence. Maguire brings multi-faceted real estate experience, with a background in asset management, market research, and lending.  

Prior to joining Peakhill, Maguire worked on Avenue Living’s Asset Management team, focusing on overseeing and optimizing the portfolio in the Canadian multi-family sector. Before that, he was at Cushman and Wakefield doing market research, analyzing the industrial, office, retail and multi-family asset classes. He also brings prior lending experience underwriting residential mortgages with TD Canada Trust.  

Maguire holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance from the University of Alberta, with a concentration in Real Estate. 

Viktor Jovanovic

Analyst

Viktor Jovanovic is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting real estate deals, market research, funding, and due diligence.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Viktor gained experience in direct sales at DJ Global Wave and completed an internship at Merrill Wealth Management, where he developed insights into financial services and client advisory.
 
Viktor holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance from The George Washington University.

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. 

Connor Dahl

Vice President, Financing – US

Connor Dahl is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for originating, structuring and closing financing opportunities throughout the United States. Connor is involved in Commercial Real Estate originations focusing on bridge lending and preferred equity. 

Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Connor spent several years in multi-family finance, underwriting billions of dollars in deals across the U.S. During this time, he worked at Arbor Realty Trust and Greystone, where he specialized in structuring complex debt solutions for acquisition, refinance, lease-up, and new construction transactions. This background enables him to provide strategic financing solutions with a focus on maximizing leverage and structuring flexible terms to meet sponsors’ needs. 

Connor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder.   

Eric Jordan

Vice President, Financing – US

Eric Jordan is a Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for originating, structuring and closing financing opportunities throughout the United States. Eric has extensive experience in diverse roles within real estate finance including investment strategy, fund development, underwriting and origination.   

Prior to joining Peakhill, Eric was the Managing Principal at Penstock Capital, where he built a nationwide lending platform financing projects across multiple asset classes.  Previously, Eric led origination and business development efforts for Baseline Partners and was a Senior Vice President at both Columbia Pacific Advisors and Calmwater Capital where he collectively originated, underwrote and closed over $2B in transactions nationwide across all commercial asset classes. 

Eric holds a dual degree MBA and Master of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California and a degree in Finance from Santa Clara University.  He is also a licensed real estate broker in the state of California.

Aaron Ensinger

Vice President, Financing – US

Aaron Ensinger is Vice President of Financing at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for originating, structuring and closing financing opportunities throughout the United States. Aaron utilizes his extensive commercial real estate originations background to help expand AUM and onboard additional capital partners. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Aaron worked at ArrowMark Partners, and was responsible for the sourcing, underwriting and closing of approximately $1B worth of commercial real estate loans for 6 different capital providers, shepherding each deal from initial review through realization. He specialized in bespoke bridge lending and creative problem solving, with experience of analyzing and closing over $10B in total commercial real estate loans in his career. 

Aaron holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan.

Mark Vallee

Managing Director, Peakhill Investment Management

Mark Vallee is a Partner and Managing Director of Peakhill Investment Management. Mark is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm’s investment strategies.  

Prior to founding Peakhill Investment Management, Mark was Vice President, Investments and Head of Fixed Income at Definity Financial. Previously, he held Senior Portfolio Manager roles at Empire Life Investments and Addenda Capital.  

Mark has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Finance degree from the University of Toronto. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designations. 

Dan Sukman

Managing Director, Peakhill Investment Management

Dan Sukman is a Partner and Managing Director of Peakhill Investment Management. Dan is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm’s investment strategies. 

Prior to founding Peakhill Investment Management, Dan was Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income at Definity Financial.  Previously, he worked on the Institutional Fixed Income desk at Canaccord Genuity and held the position of Economist and Strategist at Merrill Lynch Canada. 

Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts, Applied Economics degree from Queen’s University and a Master of Financial Economics degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.  He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. 

Hassan Khan

Project Manager

Hassan Khan is a Project Manager at Peakhill Project Advisory. Hassan leads the planning, coordination, and execution of development and construction projects on behalf of clients. He works closely with developers, lenders, consultants, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. His role involves risk management, schedule oversight, and strategic project guidance. Hassan brings a strong technical background and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to every project.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Hassan held several senior project management and technical roles, most recently serving as Project Director at Core Development, where he oversaw a range of new construction projects, including mid-rise and townhouse developments across Toronto. In addition to his professional work, Hassan has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Fanshawe College, where he taught Construction Project Management. He has also been appointed as an Adjunct Professor at York University to teach Modern Methods in Construction in 2026, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing industry knowledge and education. Hassan was also a featured speaker in the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Webinar Series, where he presented on the role of architecture in shaping equitable communities—a session that offered continuing education hours for architects.

Hassan holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in Architecture from AIU, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto. He is a Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC), a Project Management Professional (PMP), and a LEED Green Associate (LEED GA). In recognition of his leadership and contributions to the field, Hassan was awarded the President’s Circle Award in Project Management.

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