Advisory Board
At Insider Condo Club (ICC) we seek the advice and expertise of our esteemed board to better understand and guide our investment recommendations. Our board ensures that all of the research we provide our members exceeds the most rigorous standards of integrity and insight.
We encourage you to read more about the diverse community of industry giants and innovative professionals who help support our commitment to developing future leaders in the pre-construction real estate sector.
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Architects and Designers
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- Chad Oppenheim
- Principal www.oppenoffice.com
OPPENHEIM
OPPENHEIM Architecture + Design, an architecture, interior design, and planning firm based in Miami with an office in Basel, Switzerland. The architecture of Chad Oppenheim is simultaneously daring and sensible, romantic and reductive; evocative and essential. Projects spanning 25 countries are crafted to establish the perfect balance between artistry and economics - a timeless architecture that is as beautiful as it is functional. The firm specializes in mixed-use hotels and resorts, retail, commercial offices, and residential buildings worldwide that all serve to ENHANCE LIFE.
Chad Oppenheim
Chad is a graduate of Cornell University, with over 60 career distinctions, including over 40 AIA Awards. His work is based on both a physical and spiritual contextual sensitivity, supported by evocative and economic design solutions.
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- Deni Poletti
- Principal www.corearchitects.com
CORE ARCHITECTS
Three skillful architects with a shared design philosophy and business vision formed CORE Architects Inc. in 1994. The founding partners brought a wealth of knowledge and experience in all scales of projects, as well as an understanding of business and of client's priorities. The firm's humble beginnings designing small house additions quickly grew to creating stunning multi-million dollar projects worldwide.
Deni Poletti
As a founding partner of CORE, Deni’s commitment to excellence has played a leading role in establishing the office’s high standards of architectural design and on-time, cost-effective project delivery. Deni has been an invited participant in competitions for such projects as Public Squares sponsored by the City of St. Louis and Porsche for the design of a U.S. East Coast Regional Headquarters in Atlanta. Deni has been a speaker at the American Planning Association conference in Chicago, Urban Planning Conference in Washington, D.C., and other Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) chapter conferences.
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- Klaus Nienkamper
- CEO www.klausn.com
KLAUS by NIENKAMPER
More than just a furniture showroom, the Nienkamper Furniture showroom at King East was one of the only places in the city where you could see what the rest of the world was crafting. Nienkamper's reputation grew, and the company provided office furniture for Pierre Elliott Trudeau in 1976 AND the Canadian embassy in Washington in 1989. KLAUS was honoured by the Design Exchange in 1998, and the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in 1999.
Klaus Nienkamper
Klaus gained experience from an early age working in various areas of the manufacturing facility for the family business and eventually entering into sales. In 2001 Klaus opened the eponymous design store on King Street East, blending great designs from the past and today for a look that is classic and always current. The store quickly became known for its distinctive product selection and presentation. KLAUS is Toronto’s exclusive retailer for residential furniture and accessories for many top European furniture brands from Tom Dixon to Moooi.
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- Horia Gruia
- CEO www.scavolini.us
SCAVOLINI
Scavolini has been producing kitchens for over 50 years. Vast experience built up over time, responding to the tastes and trends of almost three generations of consumers. From a small workshop the company has grown to major industrial status, pursuing its growth aims through all the necessary stages with toughness and determination with absolute respect for the public at large, and in harmony with the needs of its surrounding area. Scavolini has been Italy's leading kitchen brand since 1984.
Horia Gruia
His group of companies dealt with industrial equipment in the oil, gas, mining and construction industries. During that time, his desire to pursue his passion for interior design led him to establish SCAVOLINI in Toronto. Constantly driven to be the best of the best, Horia is the largest importer of Italian kitchens in North America and the 2nd largest volume SCAVOLINI dealer in the world. With over 1,300 dealers worldwide, being in the top position requires great initiative and daring business acumen in this highly competitive industry.
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Developers
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- Dennis Au-Yeung
- CFO www.cityplace.comwww.concordpacific.com
CONCORD ADEX/PACIFIC
A Canadian residential developer and real estate investment firm with a focus on master planned condominium projects in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON. They have developed over 33 buildings (15,000+ condo units) on 204 acres of downtown Vancouver, BC, 22 buildings (10,000+ condo units) developed on 40 acres of downtown Toronto, ON and 20 more buildings (5,000+ condo unit) that are currently under development in North York, ON.
Dennis Au-Yeung
With over 20 years of executive experience and considered an original when it comes to business ethics and charitable endeavours, Dennis has been instrumental in reshaping the Toronto and Vancouver Skyline With more master planned projects in the pipeline, the skyline of many Canadian cities will continue to change for the better in the coming years.
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- Armando Baldassarra
- President www.greenparkhomes.com
GREENPARK
A Canadian residential home and condo developer with over 54,000 homes built to date. Canada's 2nd largest home builder and a stringent quality control advocate for the industry since 1967.
Armando Baldassarra
Over 20 years of experience as a skilled leader in the real estate development and construction industry. Armando provides strategic direction and executive oversight for all levels of the company, including high rise condominiums and master planned low rise communities. His meticulous attention to detail, complemented by his decisive approach to business, brings a renewed energy to this family owned company which has been a leader in the new home and condo industry for over 46 years.
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- Larry Blankenstein
- President www.lashgroup.ca
LASH GROUP
A leading Canadian residential home, apartment and condo developer that has over five decades been a market leader. From design, development, sales and construction of condominium residences to rentals including retail, commercial and industrial properties, their mandate is to develop projects of lasting value.
Larry Blankenstein
Over 25 years of experience in construction, development and management of residential, commercial, industrial, office and retirement homes. With an educational background in urban planning and a desire to be trend setter, Larry has been on the forefront of the gentrification of some of Toronto's most design driven neighbourhoods from King West to mid-town.
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- Jared Bensky
- President www.wycliffehomes.com
WYCLIFFE HOMES
Established in 1954 and one of the longest standing builders with 63 years of experience in the development of luxury and distinctive communities. The company continues to redefine luxury living with more than 10,000 homes in more than 100 communities throughout Ontario.
Jared Bensky
Jared’s approach to land development, luxury home building and new home sales and marketing is both entrepreneurial and hands on. With 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and merchandising systems, Jared has played a pivotal role in creating “Generation Wycliffe,” the company’s award winning program.
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- Carlos Rosso
- President www.relatedgroup.com
THE RELATED GROUP
Since its inception in 1979, by Jorge M. Perez, The Related Group has become the nation's leading developer of multi-family residences. In 2005, TIME Magazine named Mr. Perez one of the top 25 most influential Hispanic people in the United States. The Related Group has redefined the South Florida landscape with over 55,000 apartments and condominium residences. It’s current portfolio represents assets under development of more than $10.7 Billion. Its affiliated office in New York owns and operates a premier portfolio of high quality assets valued at over $15 Billion. With offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Abu Dhabi, Sao Paolo and Shanghai, The Related Group is ranked as one of the top international development firms in the world.
Carlos Rosso
Throughout his career, Carlos has developed more than 40 properties with over 10,000 units. He brings his depth of experience in construction, project financing, land acquisition and sales and marketing to the Condo Development Division. He has been a key force behind many of the iconic condo towers that have transformed South Florida’s skyline.
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- Jay P. Parker
- CEO www.elliman.com
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
Established in 1911, Douglas Elliman has grown to become the largest regional and the nation's fourth largest real estate company, with a current network of more than 4,100 agents in over 70 offices throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island (including the Hamptons and North Fork), Westchester and Putnam Counties, as well as South Florida and California. In addition, through a strategic partnership with Knight Frank Residential, Douglas Elliman's powerful network extends to 43 countries across six continents.
Jay P. Parker
Jay is a man of many talents. He owns Clear Title Group, LLC (a boutique real estate title insurance company in Miami, Florida). He is a managing partner of Titan Capital Florida (a Direct Lender with offices in New York, Connecticut, and Miami). He is a partner at Parker and Beloff, LLP (one of the largest and most successful real estate law firms in Miami Beach).
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- Peter Politis
- President www.greybrook.com
Greybrook Realty Partners; Greybrook Capital
Greybrook Realty Partners has partnered on an equity basis with some of the largest residential developers in Ontario such as Tribute Communities, Fernbrook Homes, Cityzen Development Group, Plazacorp, Castlepoint, Empire Communities, Andrin Homes, Tiffany Park Homes, and Stafford Homes. With a focus on both hi rise condominiums and single family developments, Greybrook, in cooperation with our development partners, have completed 49 residential developments totaling over 13,500 units with an aggregate value upon completion approaching $4 billion.
Peter Politis
Mr. Politis is a Partner at Greybrook Capital and the President and CEO of Greybrook Realty Partners where he is directly responsible for management of the firm’s Real Estate Private Equity division. He is involved in all aspects of the firm’s investing activities and transaction execution. Mr. Politis focuses his attention on the strategic direction of Greybrook Realty Partners and Greybrook Capital. He joined Greybrook as a Vice President in the firm’s investment banking group over 10 years ago, and has since been involved in the management and acquisition of numerous private equity real estate developments, Reverse Take Overs of publicly listed entities, as well as debt and equity financings for operating businesses within the Greybrook group of companies. Additionally, he was involved in providing corporate advisory services to Greybrook portfolio companies including BrandProtect, Occulogix Inc. and TearLab Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAR; TSX: TLB.TO). Mr. Politis currently serves on the Board of Directors of Greybrook Capital, and Greybrook Realty Partners. In addition, he serves as the President of the General Partner of various Greybrook development based limited partnerships representing nearly $4 Billion of aggregate completion value.
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Legal Analysts
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- Andrew Webster
- Partner www.airdberlis.com
AIRD & BERLIS LLP
Located in the heart of Toronto’s Bay Street business district, the firm of Aird & Berlis LLP comprises a diverse group of more than 140 of Canada’s most talented lawyers. The firm provides a wide range of legal services for Banking, Corporate/Commercial, Corporate Finance, Energy, Environmental, Insolvency and Restructuring, Litigation, Municipal and Land Use Planning, Real Estate and Tax. The history of Aird & Berlis LLP dates back to 1919 when its predecessor opened its doors for business.
Andrew Webster
Andrew's practice involves all aspects of real estate acquisition, financing, syndication, leasing, restructuring, and sale with a particular emphasis on land development, condominium/subdivision law, joint ventures, and infrastructure cost sharing.
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- Denise Lash
- Partner http://www.lashcondolaw.com
Lash Condo Law
Lash Condo Law is a boutique condominium law firm. Our expertise extends to all facets of condominium living, operation and management.
Denise Lash
Denise's practice involves all aspects of real estate acquisition, financing, syndication, leasing, restructuring, and sale with a particular emphasis on land development, condominium/subdivision law, joint ventures, and infrastructure cost sharing. She is a prolific writer and lecturer, and is sought after by many media outlets for her expertise. She has been a regular columnist for many years and is often a guest speaker.
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- Bob Cohen
- Partner www.casselsbrock.com
CASSELS BROCK LLP
Canadian law firm of more than 200 lawyers based in Toronto and Vancouver focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of the country’s most dynamic business sectors. Core practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, securities, finance, corporate and commercial law, litigation, taxation, intellectual property and information technology, international business, and government relations
Bob Cohen
Specializes in the field of commercial litigation and litigates cases in various areas of law, including oppression remedies and other shareholder disputes for public and private companies, securities regulation, partnership disputes, injunctions, defamation, banking disputes, employment law, real estate litigation, investor fraud, receiverships, contract disputes and professional malpractice.
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