Scott Bunker is Chief Growth Officer and President of Core Services. He is also a Peerage Capital partner. Prior to joining Peerage, Scott was lead Executive of Strategy and Innovation at Boardwalk, a Calgary-based REIT.

A civil engineer with a degree from Queen’s University and an MBA from Schulich School of Business, he has experience as a successful entrepreneur, management and compensation consultant, as well as a driver of transformative strategic and growth initiatives in the real estate industry. His mandate is to generate organic growth in the Peerage Realty businesses by taking responsibility for expanding the footprint in the real estate services sector including mortgage, title, insurance, escrow, property management, home improvements, rental, warranty, and apartment rental preparation.

Since 2007, Walter has served as a Senior Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Peerage Capital, where he is responsible for managing the risks of the company, as well as business strategy, financial planning and all reporting for Peerage and its Partner companies. He provides advice on various financing taxation issues. Prior to holding his current position, Walter was the CFO of MDC Partners’ Secure Products International Group and before that was VP, Finance of MDC Partners Inc. for 10 years.

Mike joined Peerage Capital in January 2016 as a Senior Partner and General Counsel with a mandate to oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters affecting business operations within the Peerage family. Mike graduated from Western University with a B.Sc. in 1987 and an LL.B in 1990. In 2008, he attended Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. Before arriving at Peerage, Mike was the COO at Aston Hill Financial, and also previously served as the Executive VP at Davis + Henderson; Executive VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at CI Financial Corp.; and as an Associate at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP.

Deirdre McMurdy joined Peerage Capital as Vice-President, Corporate and Partner Communications in 2019. Prior to joining Peerage, she was a Principal in the country’s leading strategic communications firm, frequently supported CEOs and senior management teams in the capital markets sector. Deirdre has previously worked as a special adviser to a senior Cabinet minister in the Government of Canada and as a senior executive at a leading public policy research institute. Before that, she was an award-winning Canadian business journalist, working variously as business editor and program host at two national television networks, business editor and columnist at Maclean’s magazine as well as a reporter and columnist at the Globe and Mail and Financial Post.

Vimal Pathak joins us as Director of Finance for Peerage Realty Partners after a 15-year career with Accord Financial, most recently as Director of Finance. In his role at Accord, Vimal gained deep experience in areas that are highly relevant to Peerage Realty and its financial relationships with all its partners.

Pooja Pathak joins Peerage Realty as Manager of Finance. A 2023 CPA candidate, Pooja brings particular expertise in budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and forecasting. She holds a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) and a Master of Commerce degree.

Angeliki brings her accounting expertise and fluency in three languages (English, French, Greek) to Peerage. She was formerly a senior account with Outdoor Gear Canada, and is now supporting all our business partners on an ongoing basis.

Lily is a CPA who graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto’s commerce program in 2009. Prior to joining Peerage, she was a project accountant at a large, Canadian real estate development company. Lily has also worked in private accounting practice honing her expertise on the tax front.

Kelly Burke joins Peerage Capital after spending just over five years in private equity with Regimen Equity Partners & Sculler Group, where he lead business development and fundraising activities. His career has included origination and underwriting roles in international private banking and commercial finance at RBC and GE Capital respectively. He has also built an extensive network in both the single family office and private business owner communities.

Kelly holds a Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor.

Jay is Director, Business Development for Artemis Investment Management. To that role, he brings more than 30 years of sales experience in the financial, advertising and marketing industries. Prior to Artemis, Jay worked as Regional Director for Smart Circle International overseeing operations in the northeastern United States. Over this career, he has hired, trained, and managed more than 200 sales representatives. Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts and an Economics degree from Bishop’s University.

Lisa is the Director of Client Services, a role in which she focuses on client needs and is in regular communication with the global Artemis client base. Before joining the Peerage family in January 2010, Lisa worked as an Associate Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy and as an Account Manager of the Prime Brokerage Group at CIBC World Markets. In 2018 she took on the additional role of Director of Philanthropic Programs and Initiatives at Peerage Capital. Lisa graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a commerce degree in 1989.

Corey joined the firm in early 2020. A CPA, he plays a key role in partnership investment process, including initial financial review and transaction execution. Corey deploys his audit and transaction advisory background which was developed at Ernst & Young to provide financial analysis to Peerage Realty’s Partner Companies. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce at McGill University.

Austin joined Peerage from Crosbie & Company where he supported a number of transactions in his role as an investment banking analyst. Prior to that he worked as an analyst in the financial services sector. He is a CFA charterholder who graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours).

Prior to joining Peerage as Associate, Corporate Development, Saj gained mergers and acquisitions transaction services experience on the buy and sell sides as a Senior Associate at BDO Canada. That role built upon his industry experience in the construction materials wholesaling, commodities and electrical contracting sectors, where his efforts were focused on financial due diligence mandates for private equity and strategic acquirers. A Memorial University graduate with an honour’s degree in economics and accounting, Saj is a CPA and has worked at Deloitte and PwC.

Engin is the Director of Information Technology at Peerage Capital Canada and has been with the company since 2014 after a 15+ year tenure in the telecommunications industry. Engin brings with him a white glove approach and in-depth knowledge of operations and I.T management including a strong focus on cybersecurity and the integration of technology as a solution to any business needs. Engin is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys a variety of powersports in his spare time and is a professional musician and a hobby mechanic.

Craig gained significant in-house legal experience while working as Legal Counsel with North American Development Group and TD Bank, and as Director, Corporate Legal with Oxford Properties Group. He began his legal career with one of Canada’s preeminent business law firms, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Craig works closely with Peerage’s General Counsel, helping to oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters affecting Peerage’s investment and operating business operations. He received his J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2006.

Dan has mandate is to lead the overall expansion and performance of Peerage Realty Partners’ growing mortgage, title and insurance businesses across the U.S.

He has deep experience in this field, joining Peerage Realty from a 15-year career at Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices, most recently as Senior Vice-President, Sales. In that position, Dan oversaw all branch operations which included driving capture success in mortgage, title, home warranty, and insurance.

Dan is well placed to work closely with individual brokerage leaders in their respective markets to identify opportunities and to manage Peerage Realty’s new joint venture relationships as well as developing new ones.

Dan graduated with a BS from University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) and subsequently obtained an MBA from Ellis College in NYC.

Nicole works internally and with Peerage Realty partners to scope, prioritize and implement key strategic projects that focus on growth, innovation, and integration.

Nicole has an extensive background as a marketing strategy consultant, business coach and entrepreneur. In her career, she has worked with global brands, including Coca-Cola and Kraft Foods, as well as start-up businesses to solidify their marketing strategy, launch new products and services and accelerate their growth. As a successful entrepreneur, Nicole has launched product, service and e-learning businesses and has coached entrepreneurs to do the same.

Nicole has a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honours) from Queen’s University.

Dennis joined Peerage in 2016, bringing his credentials from the Schulich School of Business at York University from which he graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree specializing in Accounting and Finance. Dennis is also a CFA charterholder and a CPA. Before joining the Peerage team, Dennis worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York and Toronto as a Senior Associate leading audits of asset management and technology clients. He also worked at Veritas Investment Research, where he was responsible for conducting market research, financial modelling, and drafting research reports.

Adeola joined Peerage Capital in 2020 from the Financial Advisory Division of Primera Africa Finance Group in Lagos, Nigeria. She also worked at KPMG Professional Services as a Senior Associate in the Deals Advisory Unit, providing M&A transactions support. In addition to her CPA designation, Adeola holds an MSc (Distinction) in Investment and Finance from Middlesex University in London, United Kingdom and a BSc (First Class Honours) in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria.

A recent graduate of Wilfred Laurier University, Will is an Investment Analyst supporting the Real Estate and Development team, with special focus on Vaultra Storage. As an Peerage intern, he conducted financial analysis of potential development sites and also worked on market research projects. Will has a degree in geography and business management.

Shani supports Miles’ day-to-day business functions and high-level executive requirements and commitments. Within each internal division, her role is an extension of his business administrative reach, and she enjoys the many different responsibilities she manages daily. She is a 2012 Graduate of York University with an Honours Degree in Communications Studies.

Rebecca joined the company in 2021 as Executive Assistant to Mr. Nadal. She is a highly capable, results-oriented, team player committed to delivering quality service and efficiency. Prior to joining Peerage, she was the personal assistant to Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. Rebecca keeps busy outside of work by staying active at the gym, spending quality time with her two children and volunteering for various charities.

Laura Solmito, who has a Business Management degree from Ryerson University, joined Peerage in 2021 as an administrative assistant. In that capacity, she assists the team with daily workplace functions.