Team

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

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Harley Gold | Peakhill

Harley Gold

President & CEO, Peakhill Capital

Remy Ramezani

Senior Vice President, Credit and Operations

Jen Harrop | Peakhill

Jen Harrop

Senior Vice President, Fund Management

Jonah Belkin | Peakhill

Jonah Belkin

President, Peakhill Equity Partners

Sandor Biderman

Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Peakhill Capital U.S.

Pam Greenstein

Pam Greenstein

Senior Vice President,  People and Culture

Kip Dunkelberger | Peakhill

Kip Dunkelberger

President, U.S. Capital Markets

Anitha Jesudasan

Senior Vice President, Loan Asset Management

Michael Grossman | Peakhill

Michael Grossman

President, Peakhill Project Advisory

Cory Capland | Peakhill

Cory Capland

President, Peakhill Opportunity REIT

Brady McLeod

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Jeffrey Lum | Peakhill

Jeffrey Lum

Managing Director, Corporate Development

Kelly Schwartz

Vice President, Finance

Dana Saunders

Vice President, Investor Relations

Davina Josepovici

Associate Vice President, Institutional Sales

Leanna Baijnauth

Chief of Staff

Jessica Wong

Director, Marketing

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Harley Gold

President & CEO, Peakhill Capital

Harley Gold is President & CEO of Peakhill Capital. Harley has closed in excess of $25B in loans in over 5,000 deals over the past 25 years in Canada and the U.S. He has extensive financing experience in all real estate asset types including multi-family, senior housing, retail, industrial, hospitality, and land development. Harley has originated, built CMBS programs, agency and high yield funds.

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.

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.

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.

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 Partner & Co-Founder, Peakhill Capital U.S.

Sandor Biderman is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Peakhill Capital’s U.S. High Yield Investment business, where he leads the firm’s U.S. investment strategy focused on commercial real estate credit investments. He also leads the firm’s U.S. origination efforts. Sandor brings over 30 years of experience originating commercial real estate mortgage and preferred equity investments and has closed more than US$10B of commercial real estate loans over the course of his career.

Prior to Peakhill, Sandor served as Chief Production Officer at Walker & Dunlop, where he originated more than $1 billion annually in GSE-compliant, value-add multifamily mortgages and led a joint venture with Blackstone Mortgage Trust. Earlier in his career, Sandor served as a Managing Director at Wachovia Securities within the Real Estate Investment Banking group, where he originated and underwrote structured real estate products including CMBS, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity investments.

Sandor holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami.

Pam Greenstein

Senior Vice President, People and Culture

Pam Greenstein is the Senior Vice President, People and Culture at Peakhill Capital. In this role, she partners with leaders across the organization to attract top talent, develop high-performing teams, and foster a strong, people-first culture. Pam provides one-on-one coaching to leaders on topics including performance feedback, communication, team dynamics, and navigating challenging workplace situations, helping to build self-awareness and leadership capability. She also works closely with employees and teams to understand what is working well, identify opportunities for improvement, and recognize individual and team achievements that contribute to Peakhill’s continued success.

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.

Kip Dunkelberger

President, U.S. Capital Markets

Kip Dunkelberger is President of U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital U.S., where he leads loan originations, oversees Minnesota operations, and partners with the executive team to expand Peakhill’s national presence. With more than 2 decades of experience in commercial real estate finance, Kip is recognized for his proactive, solutions-driven approach to structuring complex transactions.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Kip began his career in 2001 and joined Venture Commercial Mortgage in 2010, later serving as President. Under his leadership, Venture earned a reputation for integrity, creativity, and exceptional client service before merging with Peakhill Capital U.S. in 2025.

Kip comes from a Business Management background at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, and he applies a strong understanding of finance, strategy, and leadership to his work in capital markets. Outside of work, Kip enjoys time with his wife and children, golfing, skiing, and exploring new places together.

Anitha Jesudasan

Senior Vice President, Loan Asset Management

Anitha Jesudasan is the Senior Vice President, 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.

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. 

Cory Capland

President, Peakhill Opportunity REIT

Cory Capland is the President and Managing Partner of Peakhill Opportunity REIT, focused on acquiring and managing income generating apartment assets across Canada. Cory has directly spearheaded acquisitions, financing and recapitalizations totaling more than $700 million.

Cory previously served as Vice President of Investments with NorthHaven Capital, leading all transaction sourcing, underwriting and capital partner relations across two affiliate companies; Distrikt Capital (apartment and development acquisitions) and Fundamental Real Estate (specialty net lease investing in the U.S.). Prior to NorthHaven Capital, Cory was a member of the investment team at Bridgeport Asset Management, a leading Toronto-based investment firm managing discretionary HNW and UHNW capital across several proprietary investment funds.

Cory is a CFA Charterholder and holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (HBBA) degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.

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.

Jeffrey Lum

Managing Director, Corporate Development

Jeffrey Lum is the Managing Director, Corporate Development at Peakhill Capital, where he focuses on growth across all private credit within the debt platform.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Jeff led the residential mortgage lending and CMHC-insured multifamily lending at KingSett Capital. He also held progressive positions in BMO Corporate Banking, as Treasurer at MCAN Financial, and as Managing Director at Scotia Capital and CIBC World Markets, Debt Capital Markets. Jeff brings over 25 years of financial leadership, securitization, banking, and debt capital markets experience.

Jeff holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western University and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Ottawa.

Kelly Schwartz

Vice President, Finance

Kelly Schwartz, CPA, CA is the Vice President of Finance at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting, reporting and tax functions for all businesses in the Peakhill group.

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.

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 works closely with family offices, investment advisors, and portfolio managers to deliver access to private market opportunities and tailored alternative investment solutions.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Dana built a broad foundation across capital markets and investment management, including a tenure at a leading commercial real estate information platform, where she held progressively senior management roles in research and business development. This experience built a strong foundation in portfolio analysis, client relationship management, and alternative investments.
 
Dana holds a Bachelor of Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University and 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. 

Leanna Baijnauth

Chief of Staff

At Peakhill Capital, my role as Chief of Staff is about keeping us moving in the right direction. I work closely with our leadership team to bridge the gap between our big-picture vision and our day-to-day execution.

My background in high-level executive support at several real estate brokerages taught me how to see the “big picture” without losing sight of the small details that actually matter. Those earlier roles gave me the perspective to anticipate what a growing team needs before they even ask.

To become a leader, you have to keep investing in yourself. My educational background gave me the logic and the framework I needed, but I didn’t stop there. I’ve also focused on growing through specialized training and the Dale Carnegie program, which really taught me the power of human connection and effective communication. By combining that formal foundation with practical, real-world communication skills is exactly what helps me stay ready for whatever comes next.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lorne Morein

Vice President, Financing

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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. 

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.

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.

 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alyssa Foley

Vice President, Financing

Alyssa Foley is Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital. Alyssa is responsible for originating and structuring financing solutions across a range of property types and loan programs, including CMHC-insured, construction, industrial, office, and conventional commercial real estate financings.

Prior to joining the Financing team, Alyssa spent four years as an Associate on Peakhill’s Credit Investments team, where she participated in the underwriting and closing of over 300 transactions in excess of $2B across Canada.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Alyssa worked as a Research Coordinator at Altus Group.

Alyssa graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Armaan Kaler

Vice President, Financing

Armaan Kaler is Vice President, Financing based out of the Peakhill Capital Calgary office. Armaan is responsible for originating and structuring real estate debt across Canada, leveraging a deep understanding of the capital markets to provide tailored financing solutions. His expertise includes working closely with institutional and private borrowers, with a specialized focus on CMHC-insured term and construction financing.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Armaan was a Director at Canada ICI Capital, where he was responsible for structuring and the placement of complex real estate debt opportunities. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for his knowledge of the lending market, helping numerous clients navigate the intricacies of the Canadian real estate landscape.

Armaan holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Finance from the University of Calgary and has passed his CFA Level 1 exam scoring over 90th percentile.

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. 

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.

Lucas Isenberg

Associate Vice President, Financing

Lucas Isenberg is an Associate Vice President at Peakhill Capital, where he focuses on debt origination across conventional and CMHC-insured financing. Since joining the firm, Lucas has played a key role across the credit, securitization, and treasury functions, bringing a deep understanding of underwriting, structuring, and capital markets execution.

Prior to moving into origination, Lucas was a core member of Peakhill’s Credit Investments team, advancing from Analyst to Associate and underwriting more than $1 billion in CMHC, construction, and conventional loan transactions across Canada. In parallel, he contributed to Peakhill’s Securitization and Treasury initiatives, helping structure and issue over $2.5 billion in Canada Mortgage Bond (CMB) securities through the NHA MBS and CMB programs.

Before joining Peakhill, Lucas held internships at CAE Inc. and Bombardier, where he worked as both a Contracts and Financial Analyst focused on industrial and technological benefits, as well as business analytics. Lucas holds a degree from McGill University, with a major in International Political Economy and minors in International Development Studies and Anthropology.

Harj Sohi

Vice President, Financing

Harj Sohi is Associate Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital, where he is responsible for originating and structuring debt across the senior, subordinate, mezzanine, and construction lending spectrum. With a track record spanning institutional and private capital markets, Harj brings a disciplined approach to complex financing mandates across a broad range of asset classes. He is responsible for administering over 700M in loans across ON, AB, and, BC.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Harj held the role of Team Lead and Senior Business Relationship Manager at CMI Canadian Mortgages Inc., where he managed a high-performing team of Business Relationship Managers and oversaw origination and underwriting across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Harj was consistently recognized as the top-performing BRM companywide, demonstrating a sustained ability to exceed targets and deliver results across all key performance metrics.

Before CMI, Harj served as Director of Business Development at NPX, where he was instrumental in launching a new alternative lending product line in British Columbia. He built a book of business from the ground up, consistently surpassing sales targets and helping the organization achieve new funding milestones.

Mark Nirenshtein

Associate Vice President, Financing

Mark Nirenshtein is an Associate Vice President at Peakhill Capital who aids with the origination of senior, subordinated, mezzanine and CMHC-insured debt across Canada. Mark has closed loans in excess of $700M across over 100 deals. Mark interfaces with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, large institutional investors, brokers and developers. He 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.

Vanessa Houliaras

Associate Vice President, Financing

Vanessa Houliaras is Associate Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital, where she delivers customized real estate debt financing solutions for developers, investors, and private companies. Her expertise spans mortgage origination, underwriting, market research, preparing investment packages, and guiding borrowers through to funding. Vanessa works across all asset classes with a specialization in CMHC-insured multi-family financing. She facilitates first and second mortgage debt for acquisitions, refinances, bridge and construction loans, long-term stabilized financing, as well as equity take-outs. With a strong drive for lifelong learning and a versatile background, she brings a dynamic and informed perspective to financial and real estate strategies.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Vanessa held real estate financing roles at several Alberta-based brokerages and began her career as an accountant at an architecture, interior design and engineering firm. She is an active member of Edmonton Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and served three years on the Board of Directors as Sponsorship Chair.

Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from MacEwan University, with a focus in Accounting and Business Management.

Chris Wu

Senior Associate

Chris Wu is a Senior Associate at Peakhill Capital, where he focuses on originating and underwriting commercial real estate loans, including CMHC-insured, bridge, and construction financing, across multi-family, industrial, and retail assets.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Chris was with COL Capital Partners, a commercial real estate firm, where he was responsible for underwriting, structuring, and funding mortgage transactions while also supporting investor reporting across a variety of asset classes.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Economics from Western University.

Farid Hadjialibeigi

Analyst

Farid Hadjialibeigi is an Originations Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where he is involved in underwriting and origination across commercial real estate financing transactions. His primary areas of focus include CMHC-insured financing, bridge lending, acquisition financing, repositioning opportunities, and construction financing for multi-residential assets across Canada. In his role, he works closely with borrowers, brokers, investors, legal counsel, and internal credit teams throughout the financing lifecycle, from initial structuring and underwriting through commitment issuance and funding. He is also actively involved in credit committee presentations, financial analysis, site inspections, and loan structuring for transactions ranging from residential portfolios to institutional-scale developments.

Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Farid worked at Equitable Bank (EQB) as a Senior Commercial Underwriter, where he gained experience in commercial real estate financing, credit analysis, risk assessment, loan adjudication, and CMHC underwriting. Before EQB, he worked at TD Bank in residential financing, building a strong foundation in mortgage lending, underwriting, and client service.

Farid holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Accounting and is currently pursuing the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation to further strengthen his expertise in alternative investments, private credit, and institutional investment strategies.

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. 

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. 

Maddix Labbe

Analyst

Maddix Labbe is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where he works alongside Isabel Lontoc in supporting the origination and management of commercial real estate loans. He focuses on analyzing opportunities, assisting in transaction execution, and providing financial insight to help clients achieve their objectives.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Maddix worked in the construction industry and later founded his own company as a financial advisor with World Financial Group, where he provided clients with tailored financial planning solutions and investment strategies.

Maddix developed his knowledge of finance and real estate through hands-on experience and mentorship, having shadowed a well-renowned real estate developer and broker. This foundation in practical, deal-focused learning has shaped his approach to client service and investment analysis.

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. 

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.

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.

Tristan Tang

Analyst

Tristan Tang is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, supporting the firm’s debt origination and investment activities across Canada. He is responsible for the underwriting of commercial real estate transactions, which includes conducting financial and credit analysis, asset valuation, and performing in-depth market research and due diligence.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Tristan was a Financial Analyst on the investment sales team at Institutional Property Advisors, where he was responsible for the underwriting of over $1.5B in assets. He also completed an internship at Starlight Investments, supporting the Canadian Residential Finance team with asset management reporting and debt analytics for its $25B portfolio.

Tristan holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance from the University of Alberta, where he also completed international study programs at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Thammasat University in Thailand.

Gavin Golosky

Analyst

Gavin Golosky is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where he supports the sourcing and evaluation of new investment opportunities. In his role, he focuses on financial analysis, market research, and underwriting support, contributing to the firm’s origination and deal execution efforts.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Gavin gained experience in underwriting at Empire Life Insurance, where he developed a strong foundation in risk assessment and financial analysis. His experience provided him with exposure to evaluating complex financial profiles and making data-driven decisions.

Gavin holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto, specializing in Finance and Economics through the Rotman Commerce program.

Hugo Breuil

Analyst

Hugo Breuil is an Origination Analyst at Peakhill Capital where he manages the origination pipeline, performs financial underwriting and sizing, participates in loan structuring as well as writes credit memos and committee packages. Hugo is also involved in relationship building/management with brokers and borrowers and coordinating due diligence efforts.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Hugo gained experience as an Acquisitions Analyst at Intracorp Homes, a Vancouver based developer. Before that, Hugo was an Acquisitions & Capital Markets Intern at Intracorp Homes, as well as an FP&A Intern at Grosvenor – Property Americas.

Hugo has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia, where he double majored in Finance & Real Estate.

Kyle Kim

Analyst

Kyle is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital within the origination team, working alongside TJ Kaloti. He focuses on underwriting, origination, and management of commercial real estate loans. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Kyle was a Private Credit Analyst at PaceZero Capital, assisting underwriting, diligence, and portfolio monitoring. Additionally, he was a Junior Analyst at Valitas Capital, an advisory Investment Bank. 

Kyle holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ivey Business School at Western University.

Luke Pitblado

Analyst

Luke Pitblado is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital within the origination team. Luke is responsible for the underwriting of debt opportunities, managing client relationships and conducting market research.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Luke worked for Originate Developments/Originate Partners, where he supported development closings and assisted with sourcing and evaluating acquisition opportunities across the building-services sector. He also completed an internship at JLL, focusing on retail leasing and investment sales.

Luke studied at Western University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts.

Sean Donaldson

Analyst

Sean Donaldson is an Originations Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where he supports the sourcing and evaluation of new investment opportunities through financial modeling, market research, and underwriting. He also plays an active role in relationship management and client communication.
 
Prior to Peakhill, Sean gained experience across Multifamily Capital Markets and Investment Sales through internships at Cushman & Wakefield and Marcus & Millichap, where he built a strong foundation in deal structuring, property valuation, and client-facing advisory work.
 
Sean holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University with a concentration in Business and Real Estate. During his time at Cornell, he was a four-year member of the Division I NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey team, winning three Ivy League Championships and advancing to the NCAA Tournament each year.

Jason Hardy

Executive Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Jason Hardy is Executive VP of U.S. Capital Markets. Jason’s vast and varied experience makes him a valued addition to the Peakhill Capital U.S. team.

Prior to joining Peakhill, he had worked in commercial real estate for over 20 years and negotiated financing for well over a billion dollars of commercial real estate acquisitions. His clients also benefit from his early career experience as a bank examiner, banking compliance attorney, and tax policy advisor. A highlight from his early career included serving as an advisor to the Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Jason holds a B.B.A., M.B.A., and J.D. Jason is also a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota. When not closing deals, Jason enjoys reading science fiction, playing golf, and hanging out with his wife and son.

Adrian Watkins

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Adrian Watkins is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital based in Dallas, TX. In this role, he originates, structures, and closes senior and subordinate financing opportunities for sponsors and developers across major commercial real estate asset classes nationwide.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Adrian has over 25 years of experience in the real estate capital markets involving debt and equity investments covering all major property types and in all positions of the capital stack. Most recently, Adrian was a Vice President at Trez Capital responsible for originating senior mortgages, construction and bridge loans. Previously, Adrian spent 16 years at Goldman Sachs where he was responsible for sourcing, underwriting and structuring predominantly mezzanine debt and other high-yield investments. Throughout his career, Adrian has invested in excess of $2 billion in capital on commercial real estate assets.

Adrian holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Urban Land Economics, degree from the University of British Columbia.

Charlie Traeger

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Charlie Traeger is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets, and is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. Charlie brings a deep understanding of both debt and equity markets, and he’s known for his client-first approach—always focused on aligning financing strategies with each client’s unique goals.

Prior to joining Peakhill, he held key roles including Owner, CPA, CFO, and Commercial Mortgage Broker.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bemidji State University. Outside of work, Charlie enjoys playing golf, cooking, and spending quality time with his wife Jen, their 2 children, Will and Emma, and their dog, Kenzie.

Cody Harper

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Cody Harper serves as Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital and is based in Chicago. In this role, he originates, structures, and closes debt and equity capital solutions for developers, owners, and private real estate operators across major commercial real estate asset classes nationwide.

Cody has more than 25 years of commercial real estate capital markets experience and has structured, underwritten, and executed over $5 billion in transactions across institutional and entrepreneurial platforms. His background spans construction and bridge lending, structured finance, and capital markets execution. He previously held roles at Mag Mile Capital, DBRS Morningstar, and Citi Community Capital.

Cody holds a BBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Connor Dahl

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Connor Dahl is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets 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.   

John Shearrow

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

John Shearrow is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for originating, structuring, and closing financing opportunities throughout the United States.

Prior to joining Peakhilll, John was a Vice President at Sundance Bay originating private lending debt and equity solutions for acquisitions, refinance, and new construction across all asset types. John has extensive experience across various lending types, having worked for traditional banks, CMBS lenders, and life companies.

John holds a BBA degree from University of Georgia and a MBA from Georgia State University.

Madison Rust

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Madison Rust is Vice President on Peakhill Capital’s U.S. Capital Markets team, where she is responsible for placing debt and equity for commercial real estate owners nationwide. She also supports the origination of U.S. debt and equity investments for the firm.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Madison served as Senior Associate at Civitas Capital where she sourced, underwrote, and structured multifamily acquisition and credit opportunities. She began her career at CBRE, underwriting and valuing a range of asset classes including multifamily, retail, master-planned communities, and self-storage facilities. Over the course of her career, Madison has executed more than $1.5B in transactions, representing over 9,000 multifamily units.

Madison graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Dallas. Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on the Dallas Stars and staying active through tennis, hockey, yoga, and hiking.

Mick Thorsland

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Mick Thorsland is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital U.S. After nearly 20 years of success in the commercial mortgage banking industry, Mick’s entrepreneurial spirit compelled him to open Venture Commercial Mortgage in 1990. Today, the firm remains one of the most successful and highly respected commercial real estate mortgage companies in the Upper Midwest by combining the creativity and flexibility of an independent firm with the financial resources of major national lenders.

Described by clients and employees as a hard-working entrepreneur with integrity, character and honesty, Mick’s journey to success is inspirational. Over 35 years later, Mick’s skill, professionalism, leadership, and success still energize and motivate the team.

When off duty, Mick enjoys being with his 3 daughters and their families. He is also an avid golfer and enjoys attending or watching sporting events. He also enjoys traveling and has taken several trips with his late wife to destinations like Alaska, the Baltic Sea, several European countries, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Panama Canal and Tahiti.

Peter Hennen

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Peter Hennen is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets. He is known as the very model of responsibility in financing and possesses a wealth of experience.

His career started back in the early 1980’s originating public bond financing for the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, selling tax shelter investments through local broker/dealers.  Later in 1983, as a commercial mortgage banker for Rothschild Financial Corporation, he originated loans for correspondent life insurance companies and institutional lenders. Peter’s extensive background in underwriting all facets of CRE properties has served his clients well.  He is known among his clients and peers as a trustworthy professional who can get the job done. Peter has been with Venture Commercial Mortgage since 1994, all the while helping his clients to build wealth and reach their financial objectives.

Peter holds a MA Degree in Urban Studies & Real Estate Finance from Minnesota State University, Mankato MN. Peter’s interests include golf, motorcycling, mountain climbing, and playing guitar.

Stu Thomas

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Stu Thomas is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for originating, structuring and closing financing opportunities throughout the United States.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Stu was a Vice President at Colliers Mortgage where he assisted clients nationwide in structuring and arranging debt and equity solutions for acquisition, refinance, lease-up, and new construction transactions across all commercial asset classes. Previously, he led commercial real estate originations for several large financial institutions in the Mid-Atlantic and oversaw acquisitions for a Nashville based multifamily developer. Stu brings over 15 years of commercial real estate experience to the role and has underwritten and closed over $2B in financing transactions throughout his career.

Stu holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington College.

Vishal Dutt

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Vishal Dutt is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets, Vishal comes from a background of over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and structuring of deals. Vishal is responsible for debt and equity origination for all property types, including commercial, industrial, multifamily, student and senior’s housing, hospitality and self-storage. His expertise includes advising, negotiating, structuring, underwriting, and originating capital for commercial real estate projects via a wide array of capital sources. Vishal is solutions-driven and prides himself on listening to his clients’ goals to fully understand the project at hand.

In his free time, Vishal loves to play tennis, pickleball, watch movies, read fiction books, go to local restaurants with his wife and his friends. Vishal has 2 adult daughters and is enjoying being an empty nester.

Will Flaa

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Will is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital, where he is responsible for originating, structuring, and closing financing opportunities across the United States.

Previously, he served as Chief Lending Officer at Red Oak Capital, overseeing front-end origination and managing the loan closing process. Prior to Red Oak, Will was Senior Vice President and Investment Officer at Encore Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he directed the day-to-day operations of the firm’s debt placement platform and managed institutional and high-net-worth capital relationships.

Earlier in his career, Will held senior leadership positions as Managing Director at Cantor Fitzgerald and Regional Director at Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital. During his tenure with both firms, he was responsible for managing borrower and mortgage banking relationships, leading loan origination and underwriting efforts, and overseeing all aspects of the loan closing process.

Will graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Real Estate and Finance.

Jacob Gerber

Senior Associate, U.S. Capital Markets

Jacob Gerber is a Senior Associate on Peakhill’s U.S. Capital Markets team, where he originates and structures debt and equity financing solutions for real estate investors and developers nationwide. Jacob works across a variety of commercial property types with an emphasis on multifamily assets. Drawing on his own experience as a multifamily owner and operator since 2008, Jacob brings a uniquely hands-on perspective to understanding client needs and delivering tailored capital solutions.

After beginning his career in commercial photography, Jacob pivoted to commercial real estate, an industry he was already familiar with as a multifamily investor and owner. Prior to joining Peakhill, Jacob served as an Analyst and Loan Originator at Capstone Commercial Financial, focused on commercial real estate financing across the country.

Jacob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Theatre Arts from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. A born-and-raised Saint Paul native, outside of work, he enjoys raising his two young children and developing his off-grid lakefront property in far northern Minnesota, accessible only by boat on the edge of the Boundary Waters.

Mark Lyman

Senior Associate, U.S. Capital Markets

Mark Lyman is a Senior Associate of U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital, responsible for originating debt and equity solutions for real estate investors and developers across the United States. He focuses primarily on middle‑market industrial assets in the Twin Cities and greater Midwest. Mark’s core objective is to build long‑term relationships with real estate sponsors and deliver customized capital solutions for a wide range of transaction types.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Mark served as an Associate Director at Newmark and as a Senior Associate at Marcus & Millichap, where he specialized in industrial investment sales in the Chicago and Boston markets.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Middlebury College, where he was also a member of the Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey team. He is a native of Deephaven, Minnesota.

Trevor Anderson

Senior Associate, U.S. Capital Markets

Trevor Anderson is a Senior Associate, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital U.S., where he delivers customized real estate debt financing solutions for developers, investors, and private companies in all asset classes. His expertise spans underwriting, market research, preparing investment packages, and mortgage origination.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Trevor worked at MidCountry Bank, managing nearly $100M in commercial real estate loans, with additional oversight of a second portfolio totaling $120M. Earlier in his career, Trevor was a Certified General Appraiser at Diversified Real Estate Services, Inc., where he earned his MAI designation after completing more than 200 appraisal reports across diverse property types. While at Diversified Real Estate Services he was also a Partner and Primary Broker at Diversified Acquisitions, Inc. focusing on CRE brokerage in the Twin Cities market. In addition, Trevor serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, where he teaches Real Estate Appraisal and helps upper-level students connect appraisal theory with practical applications in real estate underwriting.

Along with his MAI designation, Trevor holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Stout.

Courtney Dunkelberger

Associate, U.S. Capital Markets

Courtney Dunkelberger is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, U.S., where she supports the origination team through financial analysis, financial modeling, and transaction execution. She assists in evaluating financing opportunities and helps facilitate the closing process for commercial real estate debt transactions across the United States.

Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Courtney worked in real estate development, where she was involved in underwriting, lease-up, and construction activities for market-rate multifamily developments. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in both the financial and operational aspects of commercial real estate.

Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Studies and Financial Management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bryce Dunkelberger

Sales Associate, U.S. Capital Markets

Bryce Dunkelberger is a Sales Associate, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital, where he supports the origination and execution of commercial real estate debt financing solutions for investors and developers across multiple asset classes. His responsibilities include underwriting active transactions, analyzing property financials and market conditions, preparing lender presentation materials, and assisting in the structuring and placement of financing opportunities. Bryce also focuses on developing new client relationships and expanding Peakhill’s presence throughout the Midwest market.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Bryce gained experience in commercial real estate brokerage and capital markets through roles at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services and Venture Commercial Mortgage. In these positions, he developed expertise in prospecting, market research, client outreach, and investment analysis, while gaining exposure to the full transaction process from lead generation through deal execution.

Bryce also has experience in real estate operations and property management, overseeing maintenance and day-to-day operations for multifamily properties in the Twin Cities area.

Bryce graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a double major in Real Estate Studies and Finance.

Noah Prokop

Analyst, U.S. Capital Markets

Noah Prokop is an Analyst on the U.S. Capital Markets team at Peakhill Capital, where Noah supports the execution of complex debt placements and financing transactions. In this role, Noah works closely with Vice Presidents and Senior Associates to underwrite deals, prepare financial analyses, and develop comprehensive transaction materials. Noah also collaborates with a broad network of lenders and capital partners, helping to source and structure financing solutions while ensuring efficient deal execution across a range of asset classes.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Noah was an Asset Management Analyst at Wolf Royalties, a mineral rights and royalties acquisition firm focused on the oil and gas sector. In this role, Noah built and maintained detailed financial models to forecast cash flows and evaluate acquisition opportunities, contributing to strategic investment decisions. In addition to finance experience, Noah brings a unique performance-driven background as a professional hockey player, having competed in the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers organizations at the minor league level. 

Noah earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from Colorado College, graduating with distinction while competing in NCAA Division I hockey, where Noah was a four-time All-Conference Academic honoree. Noah later continued NCAA competition at the University of St. Thomas for a fifth year of eligibility while beginning to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA), where Noah was also recognized as an All-Conference Academic honoree

Jack Schildkraut

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Jack Schildkraut is a Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital, focused on sourcing and executing financing opportunities across the United States, with a particular focus on the Texas markets. 
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jack served as Vice President of Origination at BEB Capital, where he structured bridge loans across industrial, multifamily, and retail assets nationwide. He also served as the first Originator at Atlas Invest, where he helped scale the firm’s origination platform into a nationwide lending operation.
 
Jack attended the University of Delaware, where he majored in Economics. 

Miles Kallial

Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets

Miles Kallial is Vice President, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital in Dallas, Texas, where he originates and structures debt and equity financing solutions for commercial real estate owners and developers nationwide. His primary focus is industrial and multifamily assets, and he also has experience across self-storage, retail, office, mixed-use, and development projects.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Miles served as Vice President, Capital Markets at BMC Capital, where he originated and executed financing solutions for commercial real estate investors nationwide. Prior to focusing on capital markets, he built a foundation in commercial real estate brokerage, gaining experience across debt placement, structured finance, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and alternative capital solutions, including CPACE financing. Over the course of his career, Miles has advised on and executed more than $1.5 billion in commercial real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes and capital structures.

Miles earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate & Capital Markets. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Missouri.

Peter Thompson

Vice President, U.S. Debt Origination

Peter is a commercial real estate loan originator at Peakhill Capital, specializing in providing optimal financing solutions to CRE owner-operators through a broad lending platform across construction, bridge, and perm financing. In addition to Peakhill Capital’s internal, proprietary bridge loan program, with particular focus upon multifamily properties, its diverse perm financing includes Agency, CMBS, life company, and balance sheet lending for most types of CRE properties. 

Peter has been in the CRE lending business for over 20 years, spanning origination, underwriting, and deal structuring. As background, Peter has demonstrated large-scale CRE origination efforts, contributing to lending portfolio and capital markets loan growth by a few billion during prior tenures with commercial banks and loan securitization groups. He brings extensive CRE lending experience that will help clients who require tailored loan structures and execution certainty, starting with understanding the client’s plans and deal background, along with thorough discussions about the deal, which would lead to quote and term sheet issuance. He ensures an expeditious loan underwriting process by working carefully with management and credit teams, resulting in deal approvals and smooth closings.

Peter’s primary goals are to continuously provide the most competitive financing available, offering “1-stop shop” lending options to create a satisfying client experience, as he builds strong relationships.

Trigg Johnson

Associate, U.S. Capital Markets

Trigg Johnson is an Associate, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital, where he supports the origination and execution of commercial real estate debt financing solutions for investors and developers across a variety of asset classes. His responsibilities include underwriting transactions, analyzing property financials and market conditions, preparing lender presentation materials, and assisting in the structuring and placement of financing opportunities.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Trigg gained experience in data analytics and consumer engagement with the University of Missouri Athletics Department. In this role, he supported marketing initiatives, fan engagement strategies, and consumer outreach efforts while assisting with gameday operations. He also helped lead and coordinate a team of 23 interns, contributing to event planning and fan engagement programs.

Trigg holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Missouri–Columbia and a certificate in Corporate Finance. While at Missouri, he served as a captain of the Mizzou Ice Hockey team.

 

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. 

Jamie Carson

Director, Loan Syndications

Jamie Carson is the Director of Loan Syndications at Peakhill Capital, where he leads the structuring, distribution, and execution of syndicated debt across the firm’s national lending platform. He works closely with institutional partners, internal teams, and external stakeholders to coordinate multi-lender transactions and support Peakhill’s continued growth.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Jamie spent nearly 20 years with Libro Credit Union, most recently serving as Director of Business Banking. He led a multidisciplinary team managing a diversified business and commercial real estate portfolio exceeding $1 billion, with a strong focus on CRE lending. Jamie oversaw complex deal structuring, credit analysis, and strategic relationship management, while also collaborating with credit unions across Canada through the Canadian Credit Union Association. He was recognized with the CCUA National Young Leader Award in 2022.

Jamie holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western University.

Reza Hafeez

Analyst, Assumptions & Renewals

Reza Hafeez is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital. He specializes in underwriting CMHC Assumptions and Renewals, conducting market research, and assessing risk to ensure deals align with Peakhill’s credit policies.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Reza held positions at Manulife Financial and First National Financial LP. At Manulife, he worked in the Real Estate Finance Group (REFG) on the Credit team, where he analyzed commercial mortgages across all asset classes in Canada and the U.S. At First National, Reza focused on the Renewals & Assumptions portfolio for CMHC and Conventional financing across Canada.

Reza holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing his Diploma in Urban Land Economics at the University of British Columbia.

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.

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. 

Adam Podgorny

Senior Associate, Credit Investments & Calgary Team Lead

Adam Podgorny is a Senior Associate at Peakhill Capital, having joined the firm in 2023. Based in Calgary, Adam leads Peakhill’s Western Canadian credit investments and syndications platforms. Since joining the company, he has closed over $1B in transactions across Canada, consisting of construction, bridge, and CMHC-insured commercial financings.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Adam worked 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 an Honours Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University, where he focused his studies on finance and economics.

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).

Mina MacNeil

Senior Associate, Credit Investments & Toronto Team Lead

Mina is a Senior Associate and the Toronto Team Lead at Peakhill Capital who is responsible for overseeing the Toronto underwriting team, while also being responsible for underwriting, deal structuring, capital management, and contributing to strategic decisions as a member of the credit committee. 
 
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

Senior Associate, Credit Investments & Quebec Team Lead

Noah Friedman is a Senior Associate and Quebec Team Lead at Peakhill Capital. He joined the firm in August 2023 and is currently responsible for overseeing the Montreal underwriting team, leading underwriting, due diligence, funding, and market research activities across a broad range of commercial real estate transactions. Noah also contributes to strategic lending decisions as a member of Peakhill’s Credit Committee. Noah has funded over $1 billion in loans across Canada, including both CMHC-insured term financing and bridge financing transactions.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Noah was an Associate Mortgage Underwriter at First National Financial LP, where he was responsible for underwriting residential mortgage loans across Quebec and Eastern Ontario.

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.

Kyara Ferrone

Associate Portfolio Manager

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.

Jack Goren

Associate, Credit Investments

Jack Goren is an Associate 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.

Rachel Dalle-Mule

Associate & Assumptions Team Lead

Rachel Dalle-Mule started as an Analyst at Peakhill Capital in 2022, focusing on underwriting commercial deals, market research, and due diligence.

Since 2024, Rachel has created and led the Assumptions Department at Peakhill Capital, overseeing all loan assumptions and covenant replacement transactions.

Originally from France, Rachel speaks French and English fluently and holds an MBA in International Business Management.

Jillian Spiegelman

Associate, Securitization

Jillian is an Associate, Securitization at Peakhill Capital, where she supports the firm’s securitization and treasury initiatives. She has contributed to the structuring and issuance of over $4B in Canada Mortgage Bond (CMB) securities through the NHA MBS and CMB programs. Her role involves coordinating loan pooling, reviewing compliance and reporting requirements, and supporting execution through to settlement.

Jillian began her career at Peakhill in an accounting role, where she supported financial reporting and reconciliations, gaining a strong understanding of the firm’s operations and capital structure. She later transitioned to the Securitization team, where she now leverages that foundation to support structured finance transactions and capital markets execution.

Jillian holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), concentrating in Strategic Management with a minor in Finance at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Jamie Braudy

Analyst, CMHC Submissions

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.

Julia Ionescu

Analyst, CMHC Submissions

Julia Ionescu is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting CMHC real estate deals, market research, and due diligence. She previously worked on the loan asset management team, specializing in investor, borrower, and preferred equity reporting.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Julia spent her penultimate internship at Spark Power where she worked on the company’s $77M privatization through financial analysis, business development and transaction support. Earlier in her career, she completed an internship at the Royal Bank of Canada in investor and treasury services, focusing on tech operations strategy.

Julia holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University, where she graduated with distinction and was named to the Dean’s List. 

Parisa Younesian

Analyst, Credit Investments

Parisa Younesian is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital who primarily focuses on underwriting real estate deals, market research, funding, 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.

Thomas Bruder

Analyst, Credit Investments

Thomas Bruder is a Credit Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where he focuses on underwriting real estate debt investments across multiple asset classes. His responsibilities include credit analysis, financial and cash flow modeling, market research, and supporting the due diligence and funding process from initial review through closing.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Thomas worked at Avison Young within the firm’s Real Estate Capital Markets group in Western Canada. During his time at Avison Young, he developed a strong foundation in underwriting and financial modeling across various asset types, while assisting clients throughout the acquisition and disposition process. He worked closely with lenders, investors, and internal brokerage teams to support transaction execution.

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Real Estate from the University of Guelph.

Viktor Jovanovic

Analyst, Credit Investments

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. 

Abhilasha Dasgupta

Analyst, CMHC Submissions

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.

Russell Fong

Analyst

Russell Fong is a CMHC Analyst on the Credit Team at Peakhill Capital, where he focuses on underwriting and analyzing CMHC-insured financing opportunities. In this role, Russell supports the credit team in evaluating loan submissions, assessing risk, and structuring deals across the residential and multi-family sectors.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Russell gained hands-on real estate experience in property management, having worked with both a private family office and Fitzrovia, a leading purpose-built rental developer and operator. These roles provided a strong foundation in asset operations, tenant relations, and portfolio management.
 
Russell holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), with a specialization in Entrepreneurship. He has also completed the CFA Level I examination, further strengthening his foundation in financial analysis and investment principles.

Saul Harris

Analyst, CMHC Submissions

Saul Harris is an Analyst within the CMHC team at Peakhill Capital, specializing in underwriting CMHC real estate deals, conducting market research, and performing due diligence.

Saul has 2.5 years of experience on the Funding team, where he played 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.

Kovilen (Kovi) Armoogum

Associate Director

Kovilen Armoogum is an Associate Director, Renewals at Peakhill Capital, where he leads the firm’s insured renewals platform and is responsible for the execution, strategy, and performance of the renewals portfolio. Working closely with Securitization, Credit, and Loan Asset Management teams, he oversees borrower engagement, risk-based pricing, portfolio optimization, and renewal execution while ensuring compliance with CMHC and investor requirements.

Kovilen brings over 15 years of experience in commercial mortgage administration, credit underwriting, and portfolio risk management, most recently serving as Associate Director & Team Lead within First National Financial LP’s Commercial Asset Management team. In this role, he oversaw the performance and servicing of a diversified commercial real estate portfolio across Canada, including CMHC-insured mortgages and construction financing. He was responsible for portfolio compliance, financial covenant monitoring, risk assessment, and complex loan resolutions, while leading and coaching a team of analysts and driving departmental objectives through training, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

He holds a Bachelor of Management degree in Marketing and Accounting from the University of Technology, Mauritius and has completed professional development through the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).

Andy Zhang

Analyst, Credit Investments

Andy Zhang is a Credit Investments Analyst at Peakhill Capital, supporting the underwriting and execution of commercial real estate debt transactions across Canada. Her work includes financial underwriting, cash flow modeling, due diligence, and preparing credit materials for internal committees and institutional partners, while coordinating with borrowers, brokers, and CMHC on financing and closing processes. 
Previously, Andy worked in real estate strategy, business development, and financial analysis through roles at Cushman & Wakefield and the University of Toronto Hatchery, where she supported market research, leasing strategy, commercialization initiatives, and investor materials for emerging ventures.
Andy graduated from University of Toronto’s Rotman Commerce program with a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Finance and Economics, with a focus in Data Science.

Cole Blicker

Analyst, CMHC 

Cole Blicker is a CMHC Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where he prepares and manages mortgage insurance submissions to CMHC in support of the firm’s commercial lending activities. He works closely with the underwriting and originations teams to ensure submissions are accurate, well-documented, and move efficiently through the approval process.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Cole gained experience across institutional real estate through internships with RioCan REIT, where he supported the Investments team, and Primaris REIT, where he worked in lease administration.

Cole holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, where he graduated on the Dean’s List.

Daniel Leung

Analyst

Daniel Leung is an Analyst, Credit Investments at Peakhill Capital, where he focuses on the underwriting and analysis of credit investment opportunities.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Daniel held internship positions at Fidelity Investments, AXA Group, RBC, and Samsung, where he gained exposure to asset management, investment analysis, and corporate strategy.

Daniel holds a Master of Science from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toronto.

Jonathan Gotteiner

Analyst, CMHC Submissions

Jonathan Gotteiner is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, working on the CMHC team. He is tasked with underwriting and reviewing loan applications in accordance with CMHC guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Jonathan served as a Financial Analyst at Colliers while completing his undergraduate degree, underwriting deals for Montreal’s Private Capital Investments group. Additionally, he had internship experiences in Real Estate Brokerage and Private Equity.
 
Jonathan graduated from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management with a BCom in Finance in May 2026, where he proudly served in a variety of Executive roles within the McGill Real Estate Club.

Jonathan Hirsh

Analyst, CMHC Submissions

Jonathan Hirsh is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where he works on the CMHC team supporting the underwriting and analysis of multi-family financing applications. His responsibilities include evaluating asset performance, completing financial and credit analysis, and assisting in the preparation of financing submissions to ensure compliance with CMHC program requirements.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Jonathan completed two summer internships at Starlight Investments, Canada’s largest private landlord, where he supported residential operations, leasing strategy, and digital analytics initiatives. He also worked with the Toronto Blue Jays on their Corporate Partnerships team, assisting with partnership pitches, contest analytics, and sponsorship activations. These experiences provided him with exposure to both real estate operations and strategic analysis.

Jonathan holds an Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University

Jordan Sharon

Analyst, CMHC Renewals

Jordan Sharon is a CMHC/Renewals Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where he underwrites CMHC insured loans and the renewals of existing loans. In his role, he reviews and analyzes due diligence documentation, prepares loan insurance submissions, coordinates with CMHC and internal credit teams, and supports the renewal process from borrower outreach through to credit approval. Jordan also conducts market research and monitors renewal pipelines to help ensure transactions are completed accurately and efficiently.
  
Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Jordan gained experience in commercial lending and merchant cash advance financing. Throughout his career, he worked closely with business owners to evaluate financing opportunities, analyze financial information, and support funding decisions across a range of industries.  
 
Jordan holds a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies from Western University, with a specialization in Accounting. His academic background provided him with a strong foundation in accounting, financial analysis, business strategy, and organizational management, equipping him with the skills he applies to commercial real estate and financial services today. 

Madelaine Kim

Analyst, CMHC Submissions 

Madelaine Kim is an Analyst on Peakhill’s CMHC team. She supports the underwriting and analysis of multi-family financing applications. Her responsibilities include market research, reviewing documentation, and assisting with CMHC financing submissions.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill’s CMHC team, Madelaine completed an internship on Peakhill’s origination team, where she gained experience in underwriting real estate deals. She also completed a marketing internship at H&R Block.
 
Madelaine holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta, Alberta School of Business.

Rachel Morra

Associate, Specialty Loans Management

Rachel Morra is an Associate, Default Management at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for managing accounts through the default and foreclosure process.

Rachel is an experienced financial services and legal operations professional with over 20 years of expertise in commercial mortgage collections, default management, regulatory compliance, and legal enforcement within Canadian financial institutions.  Known for her strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism, she has extensive experience collaborating with legal counsel, regulators, insurers, and internal risk teams in fast-paced, highly regulated environments. Rachel spent more than 14 years at Home Trust Company managing impaired mortgage portfolios, bankruptcy proceedings, condo lien enforcement, and legal action coordination.

Recently, Rachel worked with RBC Capital Markets, supporting senior leadership in Global Investment Banking through executive reporting, compliance coordination, and risk management initiatives.

Sam Raymond

Analyst, CMHC Submissions

Sam Raymond is an Analyst with the CMHC Submissions team at Peakhill Capital. Sam supports the underwriting and analysis of CMHC insured multi-family financing applications. His responsibilities include performing market research, due diligence and ensuring compliance with CMHC and the MLI program.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Sam spent 2 years in Revelstoke, BC, working with various operators in the outdoor tourism space before joining Peakhill. Prior to his time in Revelstoke, he gained exposure to credit markets while working with Fairstone Bank in Toronto, supporting the growth of their credit card products.

Sam graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a minor in Economics.

Suvrata Gupta

Portfolio Analyst

Suvrata Gupta is an Analyst at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for assisting with portfolio management activities, supporting cash management related to new fundings, and underwriting new commercial real estate loans for Peakhill’s mortgage portfolio.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Suvrata completed internships in real estate investments, private equity, and asset management. Most notably, she worked with the real estate investments team at PSP Investments, where she supported the evaluation and management of institutional real estate investments across the U.S and Canada.

Suvrata holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Finance and Real Estate from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. She is also ARGUS Enterprise Certified.

Tim Ho

Analyst, Credit Investment

Tim Ho works as an Analyst, Credit Investment at Peakhill Capital, where he specializes in the underwriting and analysis of credit investment opportunities. He is responsible for evaluating new prospects and conducting financial due diligence to ensure all investments align with the firm’s risk-adjusted return objectives.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Tim built a strong foundation with over four years of technical experience in accounting and finance. This includes two years at Deloitte within the Accounting Advisory practice, where he focused on financial reporting, internal controls, and transaction accounting for M&A and divestitures. His background is further complemented by experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for a boutique marketing firm, and equity research for a student-led investment fund managing over $30 million in assets.
 
Tim earned his Master of Science in Finance from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Vancouver campus.

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.

Chris Gibson

 Vice President, Private Investments

Chris Gibson is Vice President, Private Investments at Peakhill Capital and is responsible for overseeing investor relations and capital raising for Peakhill Capital’s private investment platforms. With close to 30 years of sales management experience in the investment industry, Chris has helped financial organizations meet client needs in order to achieve and surpass asset, sales, and profitability goals.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Chris 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 $400M 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.

Chris holds a Bachelor in International Politics from the University of Western Ontario.

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.

Seth Roteman

Vice President, Investor Relations

Seth Roteman is a Vice President, Investor Relations at Peakhill Capital. He is responsible for developing and maintaining investor relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices and small institutions across the U.S. Seth has more than 10 years of experience in investor relations for real estate offerings across multiple asset classes.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Seth was Director of Sales at SecondRE and Ignite Investments where he was responsible for fundraising from high-net-worth investors, family offices, and small institutions.

Seth holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Seth lives in New York City with his wife and two children.

Sunny Aidasani

Vice President, Investor Relations

Sunny Aidasani serves as Vice President of Investor Relations at Peakhill Capital, where he drives the firm’s U.S. capital formation activities. He advises ultra-high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional investors seeking access to the firm’s debt fund and equity opportunities. Sunny’s career encompasses over $3 billion in real estate transactions across capital markets, acquisitions, and development.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Sunny held a senior investment role at RealtyMogul, where he focused on investment execution across a $1.3 billion national portfolio spanning multifamily, industrial, retail, and office assets. Previously, at a Boston-based single-family office with $1.5 billion in AUM, he executed direct real estate investments and development projects. He began his career at PGIM Real Estate, where he underwrote and closed over $700 million in debt transactions.

Sunny earned his B.A. in Business from Brandeis University with concentrations in Real Estate and Finance, and holds a Professional Certificate in Real Estate Investment, Development & Finance from MIT.

Jacob Doyle

Associate, Business Development

Jacob Doyle is a Associate, Business Development 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

Associate, Business Development

Nathan Birnbaum is an Associate, Business Development 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.

Rebecca Lena

Associate Vice President, Institutional Partnerships,

Dr. Rebecca Lena is an Associate Vice President, Institutional Partnerships at Peakhill Capital, where she works with pension plans, endowments, foundations, family offices, and wealth management platforms across the firm’s private credit strategies. She engages institutional investors on private market opportunities, drawing on experience spanning private credit, healthcare innovation and capital markets.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Rebecca worked with HaloHealth, Canada’s largest physician angel network, where she led diligence on investment opportunities across medtech, diagnostics, and digital health. She evaluated commercial and market fundamentals, reimbursement dynamics, competitive positioning, and growth strategies while working closely with founders, operators, and investors.

Rebecca holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Toronto, with a specialization in Medical Innovation and Technology. Her background across investment evaluation, healthcare innovation, and scientific training provides a differentiated perspective when engaging with institutional investors evaluating private market opportunities.

Joanna Lam

Associate, Business Development

Joanna Lam is an Associate, Business Development at Peakhill Capital, and is focused on the firm’s capital-raising and investor relations efforts.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Joanna worked at National Bank Financial within a private wealth advisory practice, focusing on client relationship management and business development initiatives. She also gained international capital markets experience with the U.S. Commercial Service in Hong Kong, working with U.S. private equity and venture capital managers to connect with limited partners across Asia.

Joanna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Illinois State University.

Tiffany Cirillo

Associate, Investor Relations

Tiffany Cirillo is an Associate, Investor Relations at Peakhill Capital, where she manages the investor onboarding process, investment records, and regulatory filings. She serves as a key point of contact for prospective and existing investors.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Tiffany was an Investment Banking Analyst at Scotiabank, where she advised private equity and infrastructure clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and other strategic transactions. She developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, transaction execution, and investor communications, gaining insight into the perspectives of institutional investors and sponsors across private markets.

Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University with concentrations in Microbiology & Immunology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.

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.

Meagan Liu

Analyst

Meagan Liu is an Analyst on the equity team at Peakhill Capital, where she supports the underwriting, analysis, and execution of Co-GP and JV real estate private equity transactions in the United States as part of the Peakhill Equity Partners platform.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Meagan was an analyst on the real estate investments team at Forum Asset Management, where she supported acquisitions, asset management, and development opportunities across student housing and multifamily assets. Her internship experiences include Peakhill Capital, Dawson Partners and KingSett Capital, where she developed experience in private equity through both real estate and secondaries.
 
Meagan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business with the D.I. McLeod Dean’s List Scholarship.

Robin McLernon

Vice President, Public Sector Projects

Robin McLernon is Vice President, Public Sector Projects at Peakhill Project Advisory, where she leads the firm’s public sector advisory practice. She is a recognized subject matter expert in social infrastructure project delivery, with a focus on progressive procurement, owner-side project management, and the full development lifecycle from business case through post-occupancy. With contributions to more than 125 Public Private Partnerships (P3s) and alternative delivery mandates spanning healthcare, justice, education, transportation, and government infrastructure across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Robin brings deep expertise in procurement strategy, project governance, and the technical/operational requirements necessary to deliver complex, culturally responsive public facilities.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Robin spent over 12 years at P1 Consulting / P3 Advisors, advising public sector clients across municipal, provincial, and federal jurisdictions on large-scale capital programs and alternative delivery projects. Her work encompassed DBFM and DBFOM structures, value-for-money analysis, governance frameworks, lifecycle asset planning, and risk transfer mechanisms. She has led multi-phase P3 programs exceeding $500 million in capital value, managing pre-procurement strategy, coordinating procurement processes, and guiding clients through financial close and beyond –  routinely navigating large, complex stakeholder environments.

Robin holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Queen’s University and a Master’s degree in Science and Technology Studies from the University of Edinburgh.

Hassan Khan

Senior Project Manager

Hassan Khan is a Senior 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.

Michael Zegarelli

Regional Director, Québec

Michael Zegarelli is Regional Director, Québec at Peakhill Project Advisory, where he leads the firm’s presence in the Québec market while supporting infrastructure advisory mandates across Canada and the United States. An engineer-trained infrastructure investment advisor with over 18 years of experience, Michael operates at the intersection of technical risk, capital structuring, and lender-side oversight – translating engineering and construction complexity into the investment-grade intelligence that institutional lenders, sponsors, and public-sector owners rely on to protect capital and inform deployment decisions. Michael has advised on more than $6 billion in P3 and alternative delivery infrastructure capital across transportation, healthcare, energy, and digital infrastructure, providing technical due diligence, FM CAPEX/OPEX advisory, and hybrid capital structuring across major social and economic infrastructure programs spanning multiple market sectors. He routinely acts as lender’s technical representative and SPV-facing advisor, delivering cost-to-complete monitoring, draw validation, schedule adherence assessments, and governance-ready reporting that safeguard institutional capital through construction and into long-term operations. 

Prior to joining Peakhill, Michael built and led his own infrastructure advisory practice, serving institutional lenders, SPVs, and public-sector owners on lifecycle renewal and capital deployment decisions, and held senior leadership roles overseeing governance reporting, cashflow reconciliation, and commercial compliance across major capital programs.

 

Fluent in English and French, Michael holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Concordia University, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and holds a CPI designation from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). 

Saachi Punjabi

Associate, Investments & Asset Management

Saachi Punjabi is an Associate, Investments & Asset Management on the REIT team at Peakhill Capital. She focuses on evaluating acquisition opportunities, financial underwriting, investment due diligence, and supporting asset management initiatives across the REIT’s multifamily investment portfolio.

Previously, Saachi was an Analyst on Peakhill’s Origination team, where she supported the structuring and underwriting of commercial real estate debt transactions. Prior to Peakhill, she interned at Langdon Equity Partners in Toronto, conducting fundamental investment research across global small-cap companies. She also held roles at Certus Capital and Earnnest.me in Mumbai, where she underwrote 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 Level II of the CFA Program.

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. 

Christel Le

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Christel Le is a 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.

Maria Gianfriddo

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Maria Gianfriddo is a Digital Marketing Coordinator at Peakhill Capital, where she is responsible for managing content scheduling and publishing across social media platforms, overseeing event communications, and implementing tools to optimize marketing efforts. She also plays a key role in developing engaging content to strengthen brand presence and enhance audience engagement.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Maria gained marketing experience with a commercial mortgage firm, where she contributed to marketing initiatives by designing materials, preparing investor presentations, and supporting communications to ensure accuracy and brand consistency. She also supported leading consumer brands, including Milwaukee, RYOBI, and Ridgid, at a global power tools and accessories company, where she managed social media channels, curated content, and supported the execution of national marketing campaigns.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Guelph, with a concentration in Marketing Management.

Karina Dougall

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Karina Dougall is a Digital Marketing Coordinator at Peakhill Capital, with a focus on email marketing, digital asset creation, and brand development across the company. She designs and produces a wide range of marketing materials, including email campaigns, email templates, advertising assets, presentations, and social media graphics, ensuring a consistent and engaging brand presence across all platforms.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Karina worked as a Communications Intern with the City of Lakeville, where she supported internal and external communications initiatives, assisted with content creation, and developed digital assets for community engagement and municipal outreach. She gained hands-on experience in creating visual materials, writing content, and supporting day-to-day communications efforts across multiple channels.

Karina studied Graphic Design and Interactive Media with a minor in Digital Marketing at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, with a focus on website creation, user experience, and branding.

Sierra Campbell

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Sierra Campbell is a Digital Marketing Coordinator at Peakhill Capital, specializing in graphic design, brand development, and marketing strategy across the company. She develops creative assets for advertising campaigns, website, email, and social media while also creating paid social media advertising campaigns. She also supports event coordination and corporate communications to maintain a cohesive brand presence across all platforms.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Sierra gained experience in digital marketing and design within the financial services industry, where she managed marketing initiatives. She also worked in the digital media space as an Editorial Assistant and Social Media Manager for Montreal-based fashion publication Flanelle Magazine, where she focused on art direction and brand storytelling.

Sierra studied Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) at Western University with a concentration in Graphic Design and later completed a diploma in Software Engineering.

Ainsley Sedore

Digital Marketing Coordinator 

Ainsley is a Digital Marketing Coordinator at Peakhill Capital, where she specializes in commercial real estate marketing, graphic design, and user experience. In her role, she develops and executes strategic marketing initiatives that support the firm’s business development objectives and strengthen brand presence across multiple channels. Her responsibilities include creating compelling marketing collateral, developing branded broker packages and investment materials, designing presentation templates, and ensuring consistency across all visual communications.

Before Peakhill, Ainsley worked at CBRE as a Graphic Designer, then a Marketing Coordinator, managing the marketing efforts of a high-performing broker team of nine professionals. In this role, she contributed to a broad range of initiatives, including property marketing campaigns, proposal and presentation design, digital marketing strategies, and the development of customized client-facing materials. Prior to CBRE, she gained experience in the healthcare sector, leading marketing initiatives for a dental organization where she oversaw brand development and marketing communications.

Ainsley holds a Bachelor of Interaction Design from Sheridan College, complemented by a diploma in Creativity and Problem Solving.

Todd Reid

Senior Vice President, Loan Asset Management

Todd Reid is Senior Vice President, Loan Asset Management who delivers strategic leadership across servicing and operations. In this role, he oversees the servicing team and shapes the firm’s technology roadmap, focusing on modernizing systems, reinforcing data security, and scaling operational performance to support Peakhill’s growth.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Todd brings a wealth of expertise from previous roles at First National, Timbercreek, and Harbour Mortgage, where he specialized in commercial mortgage servicing and technology-driven transformation. His track record includes executing complex platform implementations, leading enterprise change management, and pioneering workflow automation.

Todd holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Bishop’s University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

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.

Brook Sullivan

Vice President of Operations, U.S. Capital Markets

Brook Sullivan is the Vice President of Operations, U.S. Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital U.S., and is responsible for managing the Minneapolis office’s servicing portfolio and business operations. Brook oversees and manages all loan collections, cash management, investor reporting/financial analysis, tax payments and property inspections.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Brook had 20 years of diverse experience in administration, operations, facility management and financial management.

Brook holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, and a Healthcare Management Certificate from the University of Minnesota.

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. 

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.

Alvin Chan

Analyst, Loan Asset Management

Alvin Chan is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital. His responsibilities include conducting annual review collections and analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of loan documentation. Alvin tracks the MLI Select program compliance, completes COI checks at funding, and maintains detailed trackers to support regulatory and internal reporting requirements.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Alvin held internships at Magna International in both Finance and Purchasing, where he assisted with accounts payable operations, supply chain coordination, and process optimization. He also held a position throughout his undergrad as an eCommerce Associate at Walmart, enhancing operational efficiency.

Alvin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing and Finance from the Schulich Business School at York University.

Maya Rundic

Analyst, Loan Asset Management

Maya Rundic is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital. She ensures CMHC and MLI Select compliance on her significant portfolio of multifamily properties, with a strong focus on rental affordability and property cash flow analysis. She manages her portfolio through risk assessment and detailed financial analysis to support sound post-funding credit decisions and long-term portfolio stability.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Maya worked 2 internships with Purpose Investments as a Product Investment Analyst, where she focused on ETF due diligence, performance analysis, portfolio distributions and fund metrics across competing funds. She also interned at TD Asset Management as a Business Management Analyst, where she focused on TD’s institutional side and Salesforce reconfiguration for institutional clients.
 
Maya holds a Bachelor of Commerce, major in Finance with a minor in IT Management, from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University.

Parth Sharma

Analyst, Loan Asset Management

Parth Sharma is a Loan Asset Management Analyst at Peakhill Capital, responsible for streamlining reporting processes and improving efficiency and accuracy across teams. He specializes in investor, borrower, and preferred equity reporting, along with preparing remittances and portfolio reports. Parth also oversees loan data integrity, reconciles bank accounts, and monitors requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Parth was an early employee at a technology advisory startup, where he supported FP&A system implementations by building and migrating financial models, as well as developing documentation and operating procedures. He identified internal process improvements and worked with senior consultants and stakeholders to enhance reporting workflows and system adoption. Previously, Parth worked at Huron Consulting Group in Global Data Management and Analytics, focusing on technology implementations and integrating data science into analytics.

Parth holds a Bachelor’s in Mathematics from McGill University.

Mayur Sharma

Tax Analyst, Loan Asset Management

Mayur Sharma is a Tax Analyst at Peakhill Capital, supporting loan administration compliance, municipal tax monitoring, and borrower/counsel coordination. His work focuses on maintaining tax accuracy across portfolios and ensuring clear reporting and follow-ups on outstanding items.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Mayur worked as a Financial Advisor with TD and Scotiabank and as a SP04 Agent with the CRA, handling client tax inquiries, assessments, and financial guidance. He also brings experience in mortgage services, risk review, and financial analysis.

Mayur holds an MBA in Finance along with a bachelor’s degree in commerce and continues to expand his expertise in tax compliance and real estate lending.

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. 

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.

Wendy Romanko

Associate, Loan Asset Management

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.

Sigal Hoffmann

Administrator, Loan Asset Management 

Sigal Hoffmann is an Administrator at Peakhill Capital, responsible for document automation, filing systems, and operational workflow efficiency. She manages automated SharePoint-based filing for mortgage documents and statements, oversees bounced payment processing, and leads process improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and accuracy.
 
Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Sigal worked in research and IT operations environments, including roles at the Weizmann Institute of Science and Government Offices in Israel. As an R&D Project Manager, she led cross-functional teams and vendor coordination for complex projects. In IT operations, she managed SharePoint and ERP systems, developed operational procedures, and drove workflow improvements for large-scale organizations.
 
Sigal holds a B.Sc. in Marine Biotechnology from Ruppin Academic Center and a Google Project Management Professional Certificate. She is proficient in SharePoint, Excel, Power BI, and process optimization.

Luke Shannan

Analyst

Luke recently joined Peakhill Capital, where he supports the administration and operations of commercial mortgage transactions. His role involves coordinating documentation, assisting with funding and closings, maintaining loan records, and using Mortgage Automator to manage loan data and reporting. He works closely with the team to help ensure files move through the lending process efficiently and accurately.

Before joining Peakhill Capital, Luke worked as a Lead Administrator for a Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC), where he managed the day-to-day administration of mortgage and investment files. In that role, he was responsible for mortgage funding, investor administration, transaction processing, and maintaining accurate records. This experience gave him a strong understanding of mortgage operations and the processes required to support both borrowers and investors.

Luke graduated from Seneca Polytechnic with a diploma in Business Administration. He has also earned his Exempt Market Proficiency (EMP) certification and holds a Mortgage Agent Level 1 licence, which have strengthened his knowledge of the mortgage and investment industry.

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.

Karen Sazdoff

Senior Closer, U.S. Capital Markets

Karen Sazdoff is the Senior Closer, Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital U.S., cultivating strong, long-term relationships with lenders and borrowers, serving as a trusted liaison to more than 50 lending institutions, including agency, banks, insurance companies, and private equity funds. She is recognized for her ability to streamline complex workflows and customize systems to improve efficiency and compliance.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Karen gained more than 6 years of experience managing complex transactions from application through post-closing servicing. Her expertise spans acquisitions, refinances, and construction loans, with a deep understanding of due diligence processes, including title, legal, environmental, engineering, surveys, and insurance.

A certified Notary Public in Minnesota, Karen holds an MA in German Literature & Culture from Indiana University and a Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and German from Saint Louis University. She was also a Fulbright Teaching Assistant in Linz, Austria. Karen is known for her high attention to detail, collaborative approach, and ability to deliver seamless closings that build lasting trust with clients and partners.

When she isn’t working , Karen enjoys reading, musical theatre, trying new things, and making the most of every moment with her family.

Darcy Bukeyeneza

Analyst, Funding

Darcy Bukeyeneza is a Funding Analyst at Peakhill Capital, acting as a liaison with our trusted legal partners and responsible for reviewing legal documentation to ensure that the security supporting each transaction is not adversely impacted. She works closely with internal teams to coordinate and support a smooth and efficient funding process, contributing to timely and accurate deal execution.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Darcy worked at First National where she gained experience in commercial real estate financing. Darcy has also worked across various industries, including roles at General Motors and in fundraising, where she held client-facing positions that strengthened her communication skills and ability to build strong professional relationships.

Stephanie Naamani

Analyst, Funding

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. 

Yuanyuan Huang

Analyst, Funding

Yuanyuan Huang is a Funding Analyst at Peakhill Capital, where she is responsible for assisting and supporting various team members by completing initial funding file setup, instructing external consultants, and processing loan advances. She also collects, reviews, and verifies loan documentation and funding information from various stakeholders and third parties.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Yuanyuan worked as a Credit Analyst at Fairstone Financial, where she assessed personal loan applications and handled various mortgage-related responsibilities, including processing postponements and coordinating land title releases. She also gained experience in Payment Operations at Maison Birks, where she supported customer credit verification and assisted in coordinating payment vendor training across multiple locations in Canada.

Yuanyuan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Economics and a minor in Psychology from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Vania Hedayati

Analyst, Funding

Vania Hedayati is a member of the Commercial Funding team at Peakhill Capital, where she supports the execution and closing of commercial real estate financing transactions. She works closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate loan documentation, satisfy funding requirements, and facilitate the efficient deployment of capital across a range of commercial real estate assets.

Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Vania gained experience in financial services through internships with TD Private Wealth and GM Financial. These roles provided exposure to wealth management, lending operations, and financial analysis, helping shape her interest in capital markets and investment management.

Vania has completed her Bachelor of Business Administration at the Schulich School of Business, specializing in Economics and Finance. She has a strong passion for real estate development, investment strategy, and the role capital plays in creating long-term value within the built environment.

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.

Emine Dursun

Senior Accountant

Emine Dursun is a Senior Accountant at Peakhill Capital, responsible for financial reporting, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting internal finance operations to ensure efficient and compliant processes across the firm.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Emine worked at Brookfield Renewable as a Financial Reporting Accountant and Operational Accountant, gaining experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational accounting within a large-scale organization.

Emine holds a CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation and a degree in International Trade from Boğaziçi University. She also completed Accounting and Financial Practices studies at Algonquin College and is currently pursuing her CPA designation.

Flora Divinagracia

Senior Accountant

Flora Divinagracia is a Senior Accountant at Peakhill Capital, and supports the preparation and analysis of financial statements for Peakhill Capital Inc, Peakhill Equity Partners, Peakhill US and Peakhill Project Advisory. She also assists with bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness in financial reporting. Flora also handles Peakhill Project Advisory’s client invoicing process and maintain up to date account records, helping ensure smooth operational and financial workflows across the organization.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Flora worked at Starlight Investments, supporting both US and Canadian property portfolios. On the Canadian side, she focused on process improvement with the reconciliation function, aiming to streamline and optimize financial procedures. For the US properties, she supported the reviews of property income statements, balance sheets, bank reconciliation for both properties and corporate accounts. Flora supported intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with US tax standards, and collaborated closely with managers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Flora was involved in several Yardi projects and automation initiatives, including Yardi Checkscan, Construction Managers, and testing for Yardi Voyager.

Flora holds a Business Accounting diploma from George Brown College.

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.

Justin Feldman

Junior Accountant

Justin Feldman is a Junior Accountant at Peakhill Capital, where he supports the Finance team with a focus on treasury management, trust operations, and process optimization. In his role, he contributes to maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring cash flow and trust accounts, and improving internal accounting processes to drive efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Prior to joining Peakhill, Justin gained experience in accounting, investment research, and real estate analysis through several roles. He worked as an Accounting & Tax Intern at HLB Mann Judd in Sydney, and held positions with Bridgeport Asset Management, SLF LLP, and Trade Square Properties, where he developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, accounting practices, and supporting investment decision-making.

Justin recently completed his Honours Business Administration (HBA) at the Ivey Business School. During his studies, he spent a year in Australia, completing an exchange semester at the University of New South Wales in Sydney while gaining international work experience in accounting.

Pat Fox

Senior Administrative Assistant, U.S. Capital Markets

Pat Fox is a Senior Administrative Assistant, Capital Markets at Peakhill Capital U.S., whose key role is managing the internal office functions. In addition to handling the insurance renewal certificates for loans serviced in-house, she assists the producers and the Vice President of Operations. Pat has been in this position for 23 years.

Fiona Pavolvska

Front Desk Administrator 

Fiona is the Front Desk Administrator where she assists with administrative duties across all teams at Peakhill. 
 
Prior to joining Peakhill, Fiona interned at Pure Industrial where she assisted the Leasing team as well as participating in various projects across their real estate operations team. Additionally, she held an internship at Urban Toronto where she assisted with the research on various types of developments happening across the Greater Toronto Area and sharing that information on the company’s website. 
 
Fiona is currently completing her Bachelor of Commerce at Toronto Metropolitan University where she Majors in Real Estate Management. Fiona has gotten incredibly involved in her program where she served as one of the Presidents of the Real estate group at the university also known as Ted Rogers Real Estate Association(TRREA). She has also gotten involved with other real estate student groups, such as holding an executive position on the Ontario Real Estate Clubs Association (ORECA). 

Makayla Hobgood

Administrative Coordinator

Makayla is an Administrative Coordinator in the Minneapolis office, where she provides administrative support and helps maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally to support the company’s operations. In this role, Makayla coordinates multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while assisting with special projects and providing support across several functions, including marketing, research, general administration, and loan closings.

Prior to joining Peakhill Capital, Makayla worked in social services as a Qualified Professional, conducting one-on-one client meetings, assessing individual needs, and documenting care plans. She also brings 8 years of experience working with school-aged children, including managing a YMCA summer program serving more than 100 children and supervising a team of 15 staff members.

Makayla holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Her academic background emphasized research, writing, and organization, helping her develop strong attention to detail, communication, and project management skills that support her work at Peakhill Capital today.

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