William has been appointed the Interim CEO for Lighthouse. He is the Managing Partner at Normera Capital Partners and is a Senior Managing Director and Registered Representative with Enclave Capital LLC . He has held strategic roles at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority Ontario, and executive positions including President & CEO at MCAN Mortgage Corporation, as well as senior leadership roles at RBC Financial Group and Starwood Capital Group. Bill holds an MBA and HBA from the Ivey School of Business, securities registrations with FINRA, and an ICD.D from Rotman School of Business.
With over 25 years as Vice President of Treasury and Credit Risk at Corpay, David Rubinoff is a seasoned professional in the world of Finance, holding both CGA and CPA certificates. His extensive background showcases roles in treasury, foreign exchange, regulatory, compliance, and operational efficiencies. He is renowned in banking relationships, liquidity and cost management, and data mining. David is a strong finance professional with a diverse skill set, making him a valuable asset for Lighthouse, and in the ever-evolving financial landscape.
Jennifer has a passion for exceeding customer service expectations and providing stellar service to internal and external business parties. She brings deep non-prime and prime residential mortgage knowledge and a proven ability to make sound underwriting decisions. She is also a member of the Paralegal Society of Ontario.
Aryeh Rosen has worked in various financial and accounting roles, specializing in cross-border tax, corporate accounting, financial forecasting, and operations. Having worked for a public accounting firm and for private companies, Aryeh brings a mix of skills from text-book knowledge to real-world application.
Lexine brings her time management and attention to detail skills to Lighthouse where she serves as a residential mortgage documents’ specialist. Her experience in business retail operations with RBI and Inspire Brands Inc. provided her the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced environment and develop the necessary attributes to succeed in the financial services industry.
Brian Denes is an experienced Credit Analyst, with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry for over 15 years, having been an advisor with TD Canada Trust. Skilled in negotiation, sales, business development and customer satisfaction. He prides himself in problem solving and resolution.
Harley Gold is a Partner and Managing Director of Peakhill Capital. Harley has closed in excess of $20 billion in loans in over 5,000 deals over the past 23 years in Canada and the US. Harley has extensive financing experience in all real estate asset types including multi-family, CMHC, senior housing, retail, industrial, hospitality, and land development. Prior to founding Peakhill Capital, Harley was the Vice -President of Business Development at CMLS Financial for 11 years, where he originated for institutional accounts, including RBC and PHN. Harley also worked for six years for 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 member of the board of Governors of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative, and a chapter advisor to several AEPi chapters.
Jeff Birman is the president of Cando Apartments Ltd. and Cando Management since 2012. Jeff took over the family operations from the Patriarch Harry Birman who created Cando Property Management in 1982. As an Owner and Manager of real estate, predominantly in the multi-residential space, his responsibilities include everything from day-to-day operations, partner/client relations and strategic growth.
Director of Operations at Plazacorp Investments Limited
Matthew Gordon brings extensive experience in finance, real estate development, and law to his role as a Director at Lighthouse Credit Union. He currently serves as Director of Operations at Plazacorp Investments Limited, where he leads finance, daily operations, partner relations, and strategic growth initiatives. Over his career, he has contributed to the development of approximately 10,000 housing units, helping to shape vibrant, mixed-use communities.
Before entering the real estate sector, Matthew practiced as a litigation lawyer, representing some of Canada’s largest insurance companies. This legal foundation continues to inform his legal and analytical approach and commitment to sound governance.
At Lighthouse Credit Union, Matthew is dedicated to enhancing financial services for members by applying his operational expertise and strategic insight. He champions financial resilience and community-driven growth to help ensure the credit union remains a trusted and forward-thinking institution.
Shimshon (Stephen) Gross is responsible for investment and debt management, private equity investments and legal matters at Initial Corporation. Stephen is a member of the board of trustees of H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN). Stephen is also a member of the board of directors of Cross River Bank, a New Jersey chartered community bank, and also serves on their lending/credit and compensation committees.
CFO H&R REIT
Larry Froom has been with the H&R group since 1997 and has served as CFO of H&R REIT since September 2006. H&R REIT holds a diversified portfolio of residential, industrial, retail and office properties comprising over $10 billion of value. Mr. Froom is responsible for overseeing all transactions, corporate finance and financial reporting.
Prior to this, he was VP Finance at H&R Developments, overseeing financing and accounting of every division including residential apartments, condo developments and single-family construction.
Prior to joining H&R, Mr. Froom was a manager at Ernst & Young where he serviced clients in the real estate industry. Mr. Froom earned a Bachelor of Accounting at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa and holds a Chartered Accountant designation.
Bernard Heitner is the founder and CEO of the Heitner Group and Reddick Wellington where he leads a team of experts focused on delivering innovative new solutions in asset management, real estate investments and private equity. In 2017, he sold the company to FLEETCOR (NYSE: FLT) for C$900 Million. Today, Bernard enjoys working with visionary investors and business leaders who share his passion for building successful partnerships.
Senior Director, Finance and Investments at Altree
Natalie (Leibowitz) Abrams is the Senior Director, Finance and Investments at Altree Developments Inc. and oversees all aspects of finance, capital structuring, treasury, investor relations and legal matters at the firm. Prior to joining Altree, Natalie worked at a prominent multinational retailer, primarily focusing on expanding its supply chain and e-commerce distribution and fulfillment networks through strategic real estate acquisitions throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Prior thereto, Natalie held positions on the financial planning and analysis team at a prominent North American retailer, primarily focusing on both internal and external financial reporting and advising on the sale of its various real estate assets across Canada and the United States. Throughout her career, Natalie has overseen, led, or advised on over C$2 billion in transactions. Natalie began her career in capital markets in quantitative equity research at a well-known independent and globally diverse asset management firm in downtown Toronto. Natalie holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in economics from York University as well as a joint Master’s of Financial Economics from the Richard Ivey School of Business and the University of Western Ontario.
Co-Owner of Cedarmount Capital
Mordy Weinberg is Co-Owner of Cedarmount Capital, a growing asset and property management company focused on apartment buildings in Toronto. With over 13 years of experience in the real estate industry, he is known for his entrepreneurial approach and analytical skills.
Earlier in his career, Mordy served as Director of Community Development at the Thornhill Kollel, where he developed and supervised programs and events for over 400 weekly participants. He has since been actively involved in numerous community projects, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to community engagement.
Global Head of Compliance and the Chief Compliance Officer
As Global Head of Compliance and the Chief Compliance Officer, AGF Investments Inc., Jennifer Schwartz is responsible for the firm’s Canadian compliance program and the development and implementation of the centralized enterprise-wide compliance program related to AGF Management Limited’s global business.
Prior to joining AGF, Jennifer served as Vice-President, Legal and Compliance at Polar Asset Management Partners Inc., a multi-strategy alternative asset manager. Before that she was Vice-President and Chief Compliance Officer at Northwater Capital Management Inc. where she was responsible for the firm’s Canadian and U.S. compliance programs. Jennifer began her career at McMillan LLP, practicing in the Capital Markets and Investment Funds & Asset management group for seven years.
Jennifer received a Bachelor of Science, Physiology from McGill University and earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Head- Public Fundamental HG Credit & Portfolio Manager OTPP
Mr. Michael Isenberg is a lawyer by training with over 24 years of capital markets and transactional experience. Mr. Isenberg is a graduate of Cornell University and the University Pennsylvania Law School.
Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Mr. Isenberg joined the Derivatives & Structured Finance group of the New York, corporate law firm Shearman & Sterling LLP, focusing on complex and innovative transactions. Mr. Isenberg then moved to Merrill Lynch & Co’s investment banking division in the Corporate Finance group, where he concentrated on structured hybrid capital transactions, M&A and LBO financing, and credit rating analysis.
Mr. Isenberg then moved to Toronto and joined the equity long/short portfolio group at Gluskin Sheff & Associates (managed $1.5 billion of capital). With his extensive background advising banks on structured and corporate transactions, Mr. Isenberg was well positioned to help Gluskin Sheff navigate successfully the Global Financial Crisis, as the firm’s lead global financial sector portfolio manager and analyst. While at Gluskin Sheff, Mr. Isenberg also worked extensively with the firm’s long/short credit portfolio management team, assisting in the deployment of $2 billion of capital into North American corporate credit.
Mr. Isenberg then joined RP Investment Advisors when it was a relative start up, and helped grow the firm from $300 million of assets to $5 billion. Mr. Isenberg was a partner, portfolio manager, the head of research, and a member of the investment committee at RP Investment Advisors. Then, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Isenberg was recruited to join Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to help grow its bottom-up, public fundamental corporate credit practice. Mr. Isenberg’s team grew capital deployed from $500 million to $5 billion in positions, with a focus on North American corporate credit.
Robert Trager is a co-founder and current president of Vault Mortgage Corporation (VMC), one of Canada’s largest residential non-institutional mortgage lending companies. Robert is licensed with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario as a mortgage broker and administrator and is a licensed exempt market dealing representative with the Ontario Securities Commission, the Alberta Securities Commission, the British Columbia Securities Commission and the Autorite des Marches Financiers.
Rita Simkin is the President of INKAS® Security Services Ltd. for over two decades. Rita’s vision and unwavering work ethic led the company to become one of Canada’s Big 3 Cash In Transit providers within short time. Mrs. Simkin is proud to be an integral part of a business which contributes significantly to her local and the Canadian economy. The company’s vision is built upon a foundation of integrity, ethics, and a genuine desire to enact positive change in the world – and that is why Rita co-founded the Khazanski Foundation – an organization that empowers her community and actively supports non-profit organizations.
Haya Zilberboim founded Emma Capital in 2021, which has since acquired over USD $1.2 billion of property assets. Haya was formerly the CEO of Greenwin, Canada’s premier full-service real estate firms with more than 20,000 residential apartment units and commercial properties under management across Canada with over 600 employees. Haya was responsible for Greenwin’s Asset Management Services, acquisition and partnership opportunities. Haya is also the COO & CFO of Fishman Holdings North America overseeing over Billion Dollar of Commercial real Estate in North America.
Executive Chairman, Bluestar Equity
Roy Murad is a veteran investment banking and corporate finance executive with over four decades of leadership across Canada, the U.S., and Europe. As Executive Chairman of Bluestar Equity, the Murad family office, Roy oversees a diverse portfolio of investments spanning real estate, financial services, fintech, and professional services. Under his leadership, Bluestar has expanded its footprint across multiple sectors, including law, accounting, wealth management, and insurance, while also managing a flagship fund focused on multi-unit real estate and public equities.
Roy’s career is distinguished by his role in structuring and executing complex financial transactions, including M&A, debt and equity financing, and public offerings. As Managing Director of Bridge Capital Corp, he chaired the investment committee of a mezzanine fund managing $200M–$500M annually, leading 20–40 transactions per year and holding advisory or board roles in numerous portfolio companies.
He has served as a strategic advisor to major banks in Canada and the U.S., helping rehabilitate distressed companies and restore banking relationships through innovative capital solutions. Roy has also played a pivotal role in the acquisition, development, and transformation of real estate assets across North America and Europe.
Roy holds a BSc from McGill University and the ICD.D designation from the Rotman School of Business. He is fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of several other languages, and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Canada Country Head Fiserv
Brian Green is the Canada Country Head for Fiserv (NYSE:FI). During his tenure with the company Brian also held the position of General Manager, SunTrust Bank Merchant Services and was CEO, First Data Loan Company Canada – a Canadian federally regulated Financial Institution. Fiserv acquired First Data in 2019. Brian joined First Data in 2009.
Brian was a founding executive at Moneris Solutions (a joint venture of Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal) where for the company’s first 10 years he had SVP accountability for Corporate Marketing & Strategy and General Manager Moneris Gateway Services (ATM and debit card networking business).
Prior to joining Moneris, Brian was Vice President, Merchant Services Marketing and Business Development at BMO Bank of Montreal. He also led BMO’s deal team in the creation of Moneris Solutions.
Prior to his tenure at BMO Bank of Montreal, Mr. Green was Vice President, Marketing at Aluma Systems, an international leader in construction technology. Furthermore, Mr. Green has seven years of extensive strategic consulting experience, as a Senior Consultant in the Strategic Management Group at Coopers & Lybrand Consulting and with Brendan Wood International.
Mr. Green holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and an Honours Bachelor of Arts – Economics – from York University in Toronto, Canada.
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