Teresa Johnston

Vice President, Investor Relations

Teresa has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry.

She has worked with some of Canada’s largest banks, including ING Direct where she helped launch the mortgage brokering division. She was one of the first women to start her own mortgage brokerage in the early 1990s. At CMI, Teresa has facilitated over $200 million in private mortgage placements nationwide and is a significant contributor to our rapid growth and success. In 2019, Teresa was named one of Canadian Mortgage Professional’s Top 10 Women of Influence.

Chris Baker

Vice President, Investment Sales

Chris is a multi-faceted professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in insurance, investments, and mortgages.

Prior to joining CMI, Chris founded a successful startup in the mortgage education and marketing space, which grew to be recognized as the industry’s premiere learning and development streaming service. He has also held leadership roles at Street Capital Bank of Canada and Freedom 55 Financial, where he spearheaded sales, marketing, and recruitment efforts. Chris is known for his collaborative approach to building sales teams and his commitment to excellence in all endeavors. He is educated in radio and television broadcasting and is a certified professional speaker, having spoken at mortgage and insurance industry events across North America. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching competitive baseball, and holds certifications as a coach developer with Baseball Canada and Baseball Ontario.

Dave Tanner

Director, US Investments & Lending

Dave is an experienced sales and service leader with over 20 years in progressive roles across various fields. His career success has been built on his exceptional ability to cultivate strong business relationships. Most recently, he co-founded an award-winning mortgage education platform, where he was instrumental in cultivating partnerships and scaling the business.

Driven by his military background and training, Dave is highly detail-oriented and brings a disciplined approach to his work. As the VP of US Investments and Lending at CMI, he leverages his extensive experience and strategic insights to lead and expand the company’s footprint in the US market.

Outside the office, Dave is avid golfer, has coached hockey at various levels for over 30 years, and enjoys attending stock car races. Dave is also dedicated to his community, serving as a board member for Wellspring Cancer Centre, providing meals for Out of the Cold, and volunteering as a Salvation Army Kettle attendant.

John Klein Horsman

Investment Manager and Team Lead

John specializes in sophisticated investment strategies and products that produce high yield returns for investors.

He has extensive experience with a wide array of alternative investments, including private mortgages, syndicate mortgages, private REITs, limited partnerships and investment trusts. Before joining CMI, he founded and managed an international consulting firm that helped companies implement Quality Management Systems and Process Improvement using the ISO 9000 international standard. He leveraged this expertise to successfully lead, manage and grow several companies before focusing on private investing.

Natalie Krawec

Investment Account Manager

With more than 17 years in the financial industry, Natalie is a true trailblazer and a key contributor to CMI’s growth.

With experience working in fast-paced environments, she thrives in a role that allows her to challenge herself while providing straightforward, honest service that makes a difference. Natalie is passionate about building and maintaining strong relationships and brings a wealth of knowledge to every interaction.

David Beer-Colacino

Investment Manager

David brings a strong sales background to his financial services industry experience. He has five years’ personal experience as a private lender and brings this firsthand perspective and expertise to his role as Investment Account Manager.

David’s past roles span both the lending and investment space, including Brokerage Administrative Assistant and Mortgage Administrator. Most recently, he was a Portfolio Administrator helping to manage investments for professional hockey players and their families. David has completed the Mortgage Agent licensing course, as well as the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH). He holds a Bachelor of Sport Management (BSM).

Jeff Silverman

Investment Account Manager

Jeff takes a results-driven approach to working with high-net-worth individuals to help them invest in mortgages.

He prides himself on building strong relationships with his clients, understanding their needs and finding the right solutions at the right time. Jeff provides personalized service that is rooted in respect and the kind of job satisfaction that comes from genuinely helping others.

David Martins

Investment Manager

David has a comprehensive understanding of Canada’s mortgage landscape honed over two decades of experience in the lending industry.

Throughout his career as a mortgage administrator, David has demonstrated a keen ability to navigate complex challenges and develop effective solutions to mitigate potential risk factors. His deep expertise in risk analysis and default management has earned him a reputation as an insightful and resourceful mortgage professional. He leverages his extensive experience to curate and expertly manage compelling private mortgage investment opportunities for sophisticated investors. David is an accredited mortgage broker with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA).

Dean Brown

Investment Manager

With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Dean brings a wealth of expertise in investment analysis, risk management, and strategic financial planning.

Dean’s extensive knowledge spans the mortgage spectrum, from traditional to private lending. He is passionate about leveraging his expertise to provide compelling, curated mortgage investment opportunities to high-net-worth investors. With a proven track record of delivering results and fostering enduring relationships based on trust and integrity, Dean remains steadfast in his commitment to guiding clients toward financial success within the ever-evolving mortgage landscape.

Carolynne Balfour

Investment Relationship Manager

Carolynne is an accomplished professional with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her career began in banking with roles spanning customer service, financial management and mortgage lending, with expertise encompassing both traditional and alternative mortgages.

For the past 15 years, Carolynne has specialized exclusively in mortgages, with a particular focus on private mortgages. As a versatile real estate and lending expert, she excels in deal structuring and risk assessment, catering to both new and experienced investors in this niche space. Carolynne is also a seasoned and successful private real estate investor. Outside of her professional pursuits, Carolynne is an elite fitness competitor, pushing her physical limits and inspiring others to do the same.