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W. Gavin Marshall

Chief Executive Officer

Gavin Marshall founded Magenta in 1994 and is the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Gavin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Trent University and a Master’s of Business Administration degree, with a specialization in finance, from Queen’s University. After graduation, Gavin held progressively more senior positions with a number of Canadian financial institutions, primarily in the areas of credit and mortgage underwriting.

Gavin had successfully invested in mortgages for his own account for many years, prior to the establishment of Magenta. His personal investment in the Magenta MICs is currently $6.4 million.

Gavin is currently the Chairman of Trent University’s Philanthropic Advisory Council.

In 2019, Gavin was inducted into Canadian Mortgage Professional’s Hall of Fame and named to the Mortgage Global 100 List.

Kelly Evans

Chief Financial Officer

Kelly is the Chief Financial Officer at Magenta and has been with the team since May 2012. After beginning her career with a major public accounting firm, Kelly held progressively more senior positions with major corporations such as Biogen Idec Canada and Pepsico Beverages Canada. Kelly holds a Master’s of Accounting from the University of Waterloo and obtained her C.A. designation in 2003 (now CPA).

In 2019, Kelly was named a Woman of Influence by Canadian Mortgage Professional.

Nathalie Rodrigues

Director, Customer Experience

Nathalie Rodrigues is the Director of Customer Experience at Magenta and has been with the team since January 2020. Prior to joining Magenta, Nathalie worked as a research lead and marketing specialist at Branded Cities Canada, an advertising agency in Toronto, where she earned two Canadian Marketing Association awards for excellence in consumer research. Nathalie holds a Masters of Business Administration with specializations in marketing, sales and analytics from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.

Greg Sinclair

VP, Mortgage Solutions

Greg is the Vice President of Mortgage Solutions at Magenta and has been with the team since June 2020. Prior to joining Magenta, Greg was the Senior Manager of Analytics and Business Intelligence for the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. Greg holds a Masters of Business Administration from Queen’s University, with specializations in analytics and marketing.

Frank Tuzi

VP, Underwriting

Frank is the Vice President of Underwriting at Magenta and has been with the team since July 2020. Prior to joining Magenta, Frank was most recently the Director of Learning and Quality Control, Underwriting at Home Trust Company, where he held progressively more senior underwriting roles during his 16-year tenure. Frank holds a diploma from George Brown College.

Nicole Theobald

VP, Marketing and Brand Strategy

Nicole is the Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy at Magenta and has been with the team since December 2018. Prior to joining Magenta, Nicole worked as a brand strategist for a variety of organizations in the fields of tech, social enterprise and not-for-profit. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Harvard College and a Master’s of Business Administration degree from Carleton University.

Alex Marshall

VP, Corporate Development

Alex is the Vice President of Corporate Development at Magenta and has been with the team since January 2016. Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Queen’s University and a Master’s of Business Administration from the Smith School of Business, with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

In 2020, Alex was named a Rising Star by Canadian Mortgage Professional.

Matt Vasselin

Regional Sales Manager, Southwestern Ontario

Matt is the Regional Sales Manager for Southwestern Ontario at Magenta and has been with the team since December 2019. Prior to joining Magenta, Matt held progressively more senior sales roles with a number of financial institutions, including Merix Financial and MCAP. Matt holds a certificate in customer service from Conestoga College.

Dianne Ferrier

Renewal Specialist

Dianne is a Renewal Specialist at Magenta and has been with the team since December 2008. Prior to joining Magenta, Dianne was a Senior Credit Analyst at TD. Dianne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University.

Shannon Ferris

Senior Underwriter

Shannon is a Senior Underwriter at Magenta and has been with the team since December 2013. Prior to joining Magenta, Shannon worked as an underwriter and mortgage specialist at large financial institutions including Wells Fargo, TD and Investors Group. Shannon holds a diploma in Business Administration from Algonquin College and a Financial Services Underwriting post-graduate diploma from Seneca College.

Hollie McCue

Underwriter

Hollie is an Underwriter at Magenta and has been with team since January 2019, when she joined as a Fulfillment and Funding Specialist. Prior to Magenta, Hollie worked as a Real Estate legal assistant at Piazza Tanner LLP. Hollie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University where she majored in Law, and a Law Clerk Intensive diploma from Algonquin College.

Sheri Poaps

Underwriter

Sheri is an underwriter at Magenta and has been with the team since November 2020, when she joined as a Fulfillment and Funding Specialist. Prior to joining Magenta, Sheri was an underwriter at Alterna, where she held progressively senior roles during her 18 year tenure with the company.

Erin Crain

Manager, Fulfillment and Funding

Erin is the Manager of Fulfillment and Funding at Magenta and has been with the team since June 2013. Prior to joining Magenta, Erin worked as a law clerk for 15 years. Erin holds a diploma from Loyalist College.

Cassidy Fraser

Fulfillment and Funding Specialist

Cassidy Fraser is a fulfillment and funding specialist at Magenta and has been with the team since January 2020. Prior to joining Magenta, Cassidy worked as a law clerk for law firms in the Ottawa area. Cassidy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Carleton University.

Shannon Benoit

Fulfillment and Funding Specialist

Shannon is a Fulfillment and Funding Specialist at Magenta and has been with the team since September 2019, when she joined as Office Administrator. Prior to joining Magenta, Shannon worked as a legal assistant at Low Murchinson Radnoff LLP. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from Carleton University.

Brandy Strang

Manager, Default Management

Brandy is a Senior Default Specialist at Magenta and has been with the team since September 2010. Prior to joining Magenta, Brandy worked as a legal clerk for 10 years. Brandy holds a Law Clerk diploma from St. Lawrence College, with a specialization in Civil Litigation.

Jeff O’Reilly

Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Jeff is the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor at Magenta and has been with the team since October 2018. Prior to joining Magenta, Jeff worked in construction management and landscaping.

Joanna Abdulwahab

Default Specialist

Joanna is a Default Specialist at Magenta and has been with the team since May 2014. Prior to joining Magenta, Joanna worked in account management and payment services at large financial institutions. Joanna holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto.

Samantha Cole

Controller

Samantha is the Controller at Magenta and has been with the team since March 2018. Prior to joining Magenta, Samantha worked as the Assistant Controller for Colonnade BridgePort and a Senior Staff Accountant for EY. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Ihab Selim

Accounting Technician

Ihab is an Accounting Technician at Magenta and has been with the team since May 2019. Prior to joining Magenta, Ihab worked as an accountant and auditor for a variety of institutions. Ihab holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ain Shams University, Egypt where he majored in Accounting.

Emily Xie

Mortgage Administrator

Emily is a Mortgage Administrator at Magenta and has been with the team since August 2020. Prior to joining Magenta, Emily worked as an accounting clerk in the import and export industry. Emily holds a Bachelor of Management degree in accounting from Sichuan University and a CSC certificate from Canadian Securities Institute.

Jennifer Cavanagh

Manager, Corporate Accounting

Jennifer is the Manager of Corporate Accounting at Magenta and has been with the team since January 2013. Prior to joining Magenta, Jennifer worked as a bookkeeper and accountant at a number of small businesses and accounting practices.

Hong Vo

Accounts Payable Administrator

Hong is an Accounts Payable Administrator at Magenta and has been with the team since May 2017. Prior to joining Magenta, Hong worked as an accounts receivable and accounts payable administrator, as well as an expense analyst, at a variety of organizations. Hong holds a Business Administration diploma from Algonquin College.

Allison Daines-Allen

Manager, Investor Relations

Allison is the Manager of Investor Relations at Magenta and has been with the team since May 2021. Prior to joining Magenta, Allison was a Senior Financial Advisor at CIBC where she held a variety of client relations roles during her 10-year tenure. Allison holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Carleton University, and a Graduate Diploma in Education from Murdoch University in Western Australia.

Zeina Alieh

Customer Service Specialist

Zeina is a Customer Service Specialist at Magenta and has been with the team since April 2017. Prior to joining Magenta, Zeina worked in banking and collections. Zeina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University and a certificate in mutual funds from Bois de Boulogne College. She is fluent in French and Arabic.