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Equiton’s success is our people.

Equiton Team

Industry-leading expertise.

Equiton’s senior leadership team is made up of industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in real estate, investing, and management. Collectively, they have been involved in the acquisition and management of billions of dollars in real estate, the development of millions of square feet of real estate projects, and the management of more than 200,000 housing units.

Delivering private real estate investment solutions requires a capable and committed team. With hundreds of employees, Equiton works to support the needs of investors, advisors, and stakeholders. Our culture is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit with an emphasis on providing personalized and attentive service.

Our experience helps us identify opportunities and manage real estate to build long-term value.

Principals

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Jason Roque

CEO and Founder

Jason Roque

CEO and Founder

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Helen Hurlbut

President, CFO and Co-founder

Helen Hurlbut

President, CFO and Co-founder

Senior Management

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Greg Placidi

Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager

Greg Placidi

Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager

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Jonathan Fleischer

Chief Operating Officer, Equiton Living

Jonathan Fleischer

Chief Operating Officer, Equiton Living

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Don Cant

General Counsel

Don Cant

General Counsel

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Bill Flinders

Chief Technology Officer

Bill Flinders

Chief Technology Officer

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Vivian Salonga

VP, Compliance

Vivian Salonga

VP, Compliance

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Kathy Gjamovska

VP, Marketing & Communications

Kathy Gjamovska

VP, Marketing & Communications

Ryan Donkers

Ryan Donkers

VP, Investments

Ryan Donkers

VP, Investments

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Michael Kowalczyk

VP, Investment Finance & Asset Management

Michael Kowalczyk

VP, Investment Finance & Asset Management

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Sheetal Chetan

VP, Corporate Finance & Treasury

Sheetal Chetan

VP, Corporate Finance & Treasury

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Tania Angemi

VP, People & Culture

Tania Angemi

VP, People & Culture

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Jonathan Brimmell

VP, Operations, Income-Producing Properties

Jonathan Brimmell

VP, Operations, Income-Producing Properties

Sakshi Bonomo

VP, Finance, Income-Producing Properties

Sakshi Bonomo

VP, Finance, Income-Producing Properties

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Braiden Goodchild

VP, Capital Formation and Strategic Transactions

Braiden Goodchild

VP, Capital Formation and Strategic Transactions

Equiton Developments

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Alan Dillabough

VP, Development

Alan Dillabough

VP, Development

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Matthew Spironello

VP, Construction

Matthew Spironello

VP, Construction

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Kimberley Crescini

VP, Sales and Marketing

Kimberley Crescini

VP, Sales and Marketing

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Jakub Orzechowski

VP, Development Finance

Jakub Orzechowski

VP, Development Finance

National Accounts

Raymond Sawicki

Raymond Sawicki

SVP, National & Strategic Accounts

Raymond Sawicki

SVP, National & Strategic Accounts

Dharma Brar

Dharma Brar

Director, National & Strategic Relationships

Dharma Brar

Director, National & Strategic Relationships

Advisor Channel

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Geoff Lang

SVP, Business Development

Geoff Lang

SVP, Business Development

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DJ French

VP, Intermediary Channel Development

DJ French

VP, Intermediary Channel Development

Geoff Ward

Geoff Ward

VP, Business Development Advisor Channel

Geoff Ward

VP, Business Development Advisor Channel

Andy Jang

Andy Jang

VP, Business Development Advisor Channel
Territory British Columbia

Andy Jang

VP, Business Development Advisor Channel
Territory British Columbia

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Ryan Tasciyan

VP, Business Development, Advisor Channel
Territory Quebec

Ryan Tasciyan

VP, Business Development Advisor Channel
Territory Quebec

Taylor Jenkin

Taylor Jenkin

VP, Business Development, Advisor Channel

Taylor Jenkin

VP, Business Development, Advisor Channel

Nancy Tavares

Nancy Tavares

Senior Manager, Business Development

Nancy Tavares

Senior Manager, Business Development

Joe Piazza

Joe Piazza

Senior Manager, Business Development

Joe Piazza

Senior Manager, Business Development

Dustin Buenaventura

Dustin Buenaventura

Senior Manager, Business Development

Dustin Buenaventura

Senior Manager, Business Development

John Trischman

John Trischman

Senior Manager, Business Development

John Trischman

Senior Manager, Business Development

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Nicholas Stavropoulos

Sales Coordinator, Wholesale

Nicholas Stavropoulos

Sales Coordinator, Wholesale

Advisor Support

Darine Arar

Darine Arar

Senior Administrator, Investor Services – Client Services

Darine Arar

Senior Administrator, Investor Services – Client Services

Equiton’s governing body currently consists of:

Residential Income Fund Independent Board Members

David Hamilton

Independent Board Member

David
Hamilton

Independent Board Member

Aida Tammer

Independent Board Member

Aida
Tammer

Independent Board Member

Scot Caithness

Independent Board Member

Scot
Caithness

Independent Board Member

Income and Development Fund Independent Board Members

Bill Zigomanis

Independent Board Member

Bill
Zigomanis

Independent Board Member

William Woods

Independent Board Member

William
Woods

Independent Board Member

Robert Mongeau

Independent Board Member

Robert
Mongeau

Independent Board Member

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