Crerar Investments
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Our Team
Stewart Robertson
President
Stewart Robertson has spent a lifetime involved in all aspects of real estate finance, as both a lender and a borrower. During his career he has suffered through a big bank’s loan due diligence process only to be rejected days before closing by some anonymous bank manager in Toronto and chaired the credit committee of a multi-billion-dollar real estate investment bank through hundreds of successful loans. He understands the financing process from both sides of the table.
Rich Topham
Finance
Rich leads CIC's strategic planning and operations team, bringing over 30 years of expertise in helping both publicly and privately-held companies. Rich's combination of expertise and vision has helped CIC successfully navigate the regulatory landscape.
Shirley Ip
Executive Assistant
Shirley's keen eye for detail and organizational skills have helped CIC's team succeed for over a decade. Her expertise helps ensure that each CIC project is executed with precision and efficiency.
Linda Butler
Director, Operations
​Linda oversees a variety of CIC projects, bringing both leadership skills and technical knowledge to the table. Her leadership has helped shape CIC's core values and success.
Akshita Malik
Special Projects
Akshita supports CIC’s lending team by reviewing loan files, verifying property security, and assessing borrowing reports. She also evaluates new loan opportunities, assists with challenged loans and helps maintain strong lender relationships. Her detail-orientated approach supports CIC’s investment integrity and growth.
Duncan Pearce
Mortgage Portfolio Advisor
Mr. Pearce, B.Comm Urban Land Economics,  draws on thirty years of real estate experience, holding positions at Larco, Samoth Capital, Molnar Capital Corporation and Renaissance Properties, with experience in acquisition, financing, construction and renovation of commercial and residential properties