Donald M. Biback Partner
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| With over 30 years of experience in the real estate sector across Canada and the USA, Don brings significant strategic business expertise, hands-on experience and industry knowledge to each assignment. Over the course of his career, Don has worked with
the firm of Proctor and Redfern as an urban planning consultant and Cadillac Fairview Corporation where he held a variety of executive positions over a period of more than 18 years including Executive V.P. Development and Chief Operating Officer. In 1997, he was appointed President of First Professional
Management Inc. and in 1998 co-founded and is Managing Director of Beacon Group Real Estate Services Inc. Don holds a Masters degree in Environmental Studies (Urban Planning) from York University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He has sat on numerous Boards and Committees, including Cadillac
Fairview, International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) and the Disciplinary Committee of the Ontario Planning Association. Don is currently a Director and Trustee of Scott's REIT. |
| tel. (416) 619-4272 |
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Thomas R. Ehrlich Partner
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| Prior to joining Slate Properties, Tom was the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Beacon Group Real Estate Services, a real estate services firm that provides leading- edge advisory services to businesses across Canada. Mr. Ehrlich has been involved in all phases of development
and management of real estate including site acquisition, re-zoning, leasing and construction. In addition, Tom Ehrlich served as External Asset Manager for Summit Real Estate Investments from 1986 to 2004 as the REIT grew from 30 million to 1.7 billion in market capitalization. From 1985 to 1996,
as President and Founder of Tanurb Developments Inc. Mr. Ehrlich oversaw the company’s growth to develop and manage over 2.6 million square feet of retail space in Canada and the United States. He is also a member on the board of the Princess Margret Hospital Foundation and is active in several
non profit organizations. |
| tel. (416) 644-4265 |
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Blair Welch Partner
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| Both a partner and founder of Slate, Mr Welch has over 14 years of experience in the real estate industry in North America and Asia. At Slate, he oversees Acquisition and Financing for the company’s real estate investments. Prior to Slate, Mr.
Welch was responsible for developing a successful Canadian CMBS program for First National Financial Corporation as well as obtaining their rating as Master and Special Servicer. Mr. Welch was a Vice President and original member of New York based Fortress Investment Group, spending time in Tokyo
and Toronto; he was responsible for origination of opportunities. Mr. Welch has also worked with Bankers Trust and Brazos Advisors (now Lonestar) participating in direct investment, securitization and corporate debt transactions in the US and Canada. In his career, Blair has originated and sold
CMBS, acquired and disposed of performing and non-performing loans in addition to acquiring, owning and operating various classes of real property. |
| tel. (416) 644-4267 |
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Brady Welch Partner
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| Brady has over 16 years of experience in the real estate industry in North America and Europe across all asset classes, including office, industrial, multi-family and retail. Prior to founding Slate Properties Inc., he held senior management
positions with Fortress Investment Group from 1998 to 2005, where he was responsible for asset management strategies, financing and originations for both direct real estate investments and real estate debt portfolios totaling over $1.5 billion of asset value. Prior to Fortress, he managed Truscan’s
(former real estate arm of Canada Trust) Joint Venture investments in Class A office towers in Canada’s five major urban markets, totaling over 5 million square feet. Mr. Welch began his career in the mid 1990s with LoneStar, participating in acquisition and work-out of over $2 billion in Canadian
distressed real estate loan pools from insurance companies and financial institutions. |
| tel. (416) 644-4263 |
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Adam Lazier Senior Vice President
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| Mr. Lazier joined Slate Properties in January 2006. Prior to this, Mr. Lazier was a key member of the CB Richard Ellis Investment Property Group where his primary focus was office properties located in the Greater Toronto Area. While at CB
Richard Ellis, Mr. Lazier completed over 40 transactions and represented the interests of private, foreign and institutional clients. Mr. Lazier has also worked with O&Y Enterprise performing various functions in their Property Management, Accounting and Leasing divisions. At Slate,
Adam is the asset manager for all properties in Western Canada. |
| tel. (416) 644-4269 |
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Caroline Zabana, CGA Internal Controller
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| Joining Slate properties in January 2006, Ms. Zabana’s experience has been cultivated through working in the Commercial Real Estate Industry for almost a decade in Accounting and Finance. Having spent seven years as Controller for Jones
Lang LaSalle, Canada, a world leader in Real Estate, Caroline’s analytical and finance background is a perfect fit for Slate. Caroline holds the designation of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario as well as a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Accounting. At Slate, Properties
Ms. Zabana is responsible for Internal Control and Accounting for all properties across the portfolio. |
| tel. (416) 644-4262 |
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Lawrence Mosselson Vice President
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| Mr. Mosselson joined Slate Properties in August 2006. Lawrence worked at Beacon Group Real Estate Services, where he was involved in various aspects of the retail real estate industry, including asset management, leasing, development
and acquisitions. Lawrence holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from York University, specializing in Real Property. Since graduation, Lawrence has held various positions with Rogers Cable and Rogers Wireless, Dylex Limited, Shoppers Drug Mart, and O&Y Enterprise, where he was
responsible for all leasing activity on a portfolio of over 1.2 million square feet. Lawrence has also served for several years on the Planning Committee for the International Council of Shopping Centers Canadian Convention. At Slate, Lawrence is responsible for property management
of the Ontario portfolio. |
| tel. (416) 619-4274 |
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Darrell Shipp Vice President
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| Mr. Shipp joined Slate Properties in August 2006. Prior to joining Slate, Darrell was the Senior Research Analyst for CB Richard Ellis responsible for the Greater Toronto Area , specializing in the office leasing and the commercial investment markets. Prior to joining CB Richard
Ellis, Darrell worked with IBI Group, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, where he focused in real estate research, with an emphasis on financial analysis, highest & best use studies and land need analysis on behalf of both private and public interests. Darrell received a BA Hons Geography
(Urban Development) from the University of Western Ontario. At Slate, Darrell is the asset manager for the Midtown Toronto and Ottawa assets and is responsible for the financial analysis and review of the Canadian portfolio. |
| tel. (416) 619-4277 |
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Lucas Manuel vice president
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| Mr. Manuel worked with Cushman & Wakefield Lepage prior to joining Slate in December 2007. At CWL, Lucas was a member of the Toronto office leasing team and acted on behalf of both landlords and tenants throughout the GTA. Mr. Manuel received a BA Hons Geography (Urban Development)
from the University of Western Ontario. At Slate, Lucas is asset manager for all properties in downtown Toronto. |
| tel. (416) 619-4282 |
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Conor McBroom financial Analyst
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| Mr. McBroom is involved in all areas of Slate’s business including, but not limited to, financial analysis, acquisitions, due diligence and leasing. He also oversees day-to-day administration of Slate’s web-based operations. He graduated from McGill
University in Montreal and became a full-time member of the Slate team in 2008. |
| tel. (416) 619-4284 |
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Liliya Zhylko Capital Coordinator & Administrator
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| Ms. Zhylko joined Slate Properties June 2007. Prior to joining Slate, Liliya worked in the accounting department of a privately-owned real estate company involved in commercial, residential and construction activities. At Slate, Liliya is involved in the administration of capital
expenditure projects, in addition to directly assisting the Internal Controller. |
| tel. (416) 644-4264 |
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