Current OREIO Executives

President

Victor Menasce

Victor Menasce is President of OREIO and has served on the OREIO executive for the last several years. For his daily role, he is Senior Partner with Y Street Capital an Ottawa based real estate development firm that specializes in new construction projects in Ottawa and several cities across the US. Victor is also the host of the daily Real Estate Espresso Podcast.

Christian Szpilfogel

Christian Szpilfogel is an experienced real-estate investor and entrepreneur. With a background in various executive positions in both private and public technology corporations, Christian refocussed on a new venture through investments in real-estate and tech start-ups. Currently serving as the Chief Investment Officer of The Aliferous Group, he has proven to be a thriving real-estate investor with burgeoning holdings in multi-unit residential and commercial properties. Learning from his own prosperity, he believes in giving back to the community by spreading his knowledge and helping others develop their own personal wealth-strategy to success.

Publicity

Melissa Dupuis

Melissa Dupuis is an experienced real estate investor with over a decade of expertise in the industry and 15 years of professional experience in the financial services sector. As the founder and manager of Athena Property Management, she specializes in overseeing diverse portfolios, from single-family homes to multi-unit buildings. Drawing on a strong background in business effectiveness, process improvement, and strategic change management, Melissa combines operational excellence with a passion for real estate.

Mathieu Laquerre

I'm the founder of MADA® Partners and MADA® Capital, a private Canadian boutique real estate investment firm. The focus of the firm is on re-developing land in the U.S. Our primary emphasis is infill development in large numbers from single family homes, town homes and multi-family developments throughout various neighbourhoods with the intention of revitalizing communities and encouraging home ownership. Our real estate investments are run by industry experts who have a track record of seeing opportunities where others have failed. Private real estate investments can be a powerful tool for building wealth, providing both income and long-term growth.

After spending nearly 15 years working in sales and having multiple side hustles I'm a true entrepreneur and now responsible for the day to day operations, global sales and marketing activities of my private equity firm.Since my mid 20 I've been investing in real estate.

Brad Cartier

15 years of experience investing in the Ottawa and Montreal markets, primarily in the development of missing middle multi-family. Brad is also a startup angel investor, advisor, and chief marketing officer specializing in property technology. Brad has invested in and worked for a number of high profile proptech startups including Hostfully, Roofstock, Stessa, WeGoLook, and more. Most importantly, Brad is the father of four young daughters.

Treasurer

Marc Amyot

Marc Amyot is the founder of Assera Property Group, where he focuses on forging strategic partnerships for purpose-built rental developments of six stories or less. He is also a co-owner of Opus Renovation, a contracting and renovation company in Ottawa, as well as Ottawa Custom Closet Solutions. Since starting his real estate journey in 2015 with humble beginnings, Marc has earned a reputation for his creative approach and unwavering ethics. A lifelong learner dedicated to giving back to the community, he welcomes the opportunity to discuss innovative ideas and collaborative ventures in the industry.

Van Sheppard

Van Sheppard is a dedicated real estate developer, investor, and entrepreneur with a passion for building high-quality, sustainable housing. As the co-founder of Sheppard Property Development Ltd. (SPDL) and Vigor Developments Ltd., Van specializes in creating purpose-built rental properties and multi-family housing that adhere to high energy efficiency and sound isolation standards.

With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in project and contract management, Van brings a structured, analytical approach to real estate development. He and his wife, Maria, have been steadily growing their portfolio, focusing on well-zoned properties that allow for higher-density, innovative housing solutions.

As the Secretary of OREIO’s Board of Directors, Van is committed to fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge within the real estate investment community. Whether he’s securing new development opportunities, navigating municipal approvals, or fine-tuning construction details, he is always eager to support and connect with fellow investors.

When he's not immersed in real estate projects, Van enjoys strategizing the next big move over a cup of tea and finding ways to make the development process just a little more efficient.

Connect with Van to discuss all things real estate, development, and how to bring innovative housing solutions to market!

 Michael Chan

Likes to read gantt charts and balance sheets. 1 part executive, 1 part constructor, 3 parts geek and 2 parts coach. Too many parts? Michael has over 20 years experience in the building industry, including design, management and construction of multi-use, commercial and residential buildings. Built a vertically integrated real estate investment company in 2009; AMGhome. Today, he serves with several non-profit organizations in affordable housing and education.