Meet the Neighbourhood

Aditya Desai is a Data Analyst at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he turns raw data into clear, actionable insights that help teams make smarter decisions. From building interactive dashboards to designing data pipelines and automations, Aditya gives Neighbourhood's leadership a real-time view of what's happening across the lending business.

With three years of experience in the BI space, Aditya holds both a Microsoft Certified Power BI Developer credential and an AWS Certified Data Engineer designation — a combination that lets him work comfortably across visualization and cloud-based data infrastructure. What keeps him energized is the variety: every day brings a new angle on how lending, underwriting, and market factors come together.

For brokers and internal teams alike, Aditya's work means faster answers and better-informed strategies. He's the person making sure the numbers tell the right story.

Level 10 Fun: When he's not wrangling datasets, you'll find Aditya on the badminton court — staying active and competitive off the clock.

Akhil Jayasankar is a Software Development Engineer at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he bridges the gap between business requirements and technical solutions. With a PhD from the University of British Columbia, Akhil brings deep analytical thinking to every line of code — developing cost-effective, maintainable software that powers the company's lending operations.

Day to day, Akhil works closely with counterparts across business units, producing high-quality code and reviewing his colleagues' work to keep engineering standards high. He’s also someone who actively explores new technologies that can help improve how Neighbourhood builds and ships software.

What he values most about his role is the people: the collaboration with a team he genuinely enjoys working alongside. And yes, at six-foot-something, he's also the one who occasionally fetches things from tall shelves.

Level 10 Fun: Outside of work, Akhil splits his time between weight training and motorcycle riding — ideally followed by a great meal and downtime with family.

Alison Kilback is a Mortgage Recovery Specialist at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she bridges the gap between asset default and capital recovery. Drawing on nine years in the mortgage industry, Alison offers a unique vantage point shaped by her early career in underwriting and her subsequent move into specialized default and foreclosure management. This background allows her to see the full lifecycle of a loan, ensuring that when a file goes sideways, Neighbourhood's investors are protected and every option is explored before losses hit the balance sheet.

Her day-to-day calls for quick decision-making, conflict resolution, and the ability to triage urgent situations on the fly. No two files are alike — each brings its own nuances and challenges — and Alison thrives on finding creative solutions that work for all parties involved. For Neighbourhood's lending and investment teams, Alison is a professional loss-limiter: calm under pressure, resourceful, and always looking for the best possible outcome.

Level 10 Fun: Alison recharges by spending time with her two English Mastiffs and loves travelling and scuba diving.

Andy Hoang is a Senior Underwriter at Neighbourhood Holdings with more than two decades of experience in mortgage lending. He reviews and decisions deals, follows up with broker partners, and handles the administration that keeps files moving from submission to funding.

What makes Andy effective is his genuine enjoyment of the work. He finds real satisfaction in cracking complex requests — the kind where most lenders might stop looking — and coming back to brokers with a solution that earns their repeat business. That problem-solving reputation is a big part of why Neighbourhood's broker network keeps growing.

Andy's long-term experience in both traditional and alternative lending gives him the judgment to evaluate risk accurately while still finding creative ways to say yes. For broker partners, he's the underwriter who makes their job easier and their clients' goals achievable.

Level 10 Fun: When he's not at his desk, Andy is out on the golf course, exploring new restaurants, spending time with family, or planning his next trip — with Japan at the top of the list.

Angela Young is a Senior Underwriter at Neighbourhood Holdings. With over 20 years in the industry, Angela's priority is to ensure our broker partners have a great experience.  This means making the application process as smooth and straightforward as possible.  Angela strives to offer clear communication, flexibility, and a commitment to creative problem-solving to find a solution.  Every file is unique, and Angela enjoys getting into the details to find what works best for the borrower, the broker, and Neighbourhood.

Before working for Neighbourhood (and Fisgard) Angela's experience was working for Credit Unions, which is reflected in her high level of customer service.   Brokers appreciate that she’s easy to reach and flexible, which helps speed up the application process.   For Neighbourhood, she's a trusted bridge between the broker community and the underwriting team.

Level 10 Fun: Outside of work, Angela practices yoga, kayaks, and spends time in the forest or on the beach with her 2 dogs. Her ultimate happy place? Swimming in a warm tropical ocean.

Cameron Barley is a Mortgage Renewals Administrator at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she manages mortgage renewals for the FCC portfolio and supports borrowers, brokers, and team members with day-to-day lending operations. With six years in the industry and credentials that include the Investment Funds in Canada Course and BC Mortgage Brokers Course, Cameron brings both technical knowledge and genuine people skills to every file.

What stands out about Cameron is her love of variety. She interacts with borrowers from across Canada and all walks of life, and she finds real satisfaction in finding win-win solutions that work for Neighbourhood, the borrower, and the broker. Problem-solving is her sweet spot — especially when a renewal involves a unique situation that calls for creative thinking.

For borrowers, Cameron is a reliable point of contact who keeps mortgage files current and communication clear. For the internal team, she's a dependable operator who helps keep the renewal pipeline moving.

Level 10 Fun: Cameron is happiest outdoors — biking, hiking, skiing, or playing hockey. The perfect ski day? Nothing beats it.

Christine Collett is the Broker Relationship Manager at Neighbourhood Holdings, bringing over 25 years of mortgage industry experience spanning both prime (A) lending and alternative credit. She holds a Paralegal Diploma and a Mortgage Agent Level 2 designation — an uncommon combination that gives her a sharper lens on both the legal and financial dimensions of every file.

Christine's strength is pattern recognition built over decades: she's skilled at analyzing credit, spotting risk, and thinking creatively to navigate files that don't follow a textbook path. Each application brings a new situation to unfold, and that constant change is what keeps her engaged after a quarter century in the business.

For broker partners, Christine is the Broker Relationship Manager who's genuinely seen it all. Her deep knowledge of both traditional and alternative lending means she can communicate clearly, solve problems efficiently, and offer the kind of experienced judgment that moves deals forward with confidence.

Level 10 Fun: Summers are best spent on the family boat with her kids, granddaughter, and husband — ideally on a lake with nowhere to be.

Dawn Paniz is the President of Fisgard Capital Management at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she works at the intersection of investor relationships, team leadership, and strategic decision-making. With over a decade in financial services and a background as a licensed Mortgage Broker and Exempt Market Dealer, Dawn brings a rare blend of lending knowledge and capital markets expertise.

Her day-to-day includes meeting with clients, supporting the advisory team, and making high-level decisions that shape how the company raises and deploys capital. She's particularly energized when speaking about the Fisgard Capital fund — connecting investors to a product she knows inside and out.

Dawn holds a Post Business Degree in Business Administration with an accounting specialization, which gives her a strong analytical foundation for the client-facing work she does. For investors and team members alike, she's a steady, knowledgeable presence who bridges the gap between capital strategy and client service.

Level 10 Fun: Dawn's happiest moments involve watching her girls dance, playing with her grandsons, cuddling with her dogs, and getting lost in a good book.

Devon Edney is a Client Advisor and Investment Administrator at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she builds trusted relationships and delivers tailored financial guidance to investors. Licensed as an Exempt Market Dealer representative, Devon helps clients make informed investment decisions with confidence — whether they're seasoned investors or exploring alternative lending products for the first time.

With four years in the advisory space, Devon's day-to-day revolves around three things: knowledge, communication, and organization. She takes time to understand each client's goals, ambitions, and life plans, then works to match them with the right investment solution. What she values most is that no two conversations are the same — every client brings a different story and a different set of financial objectives. Over time, many of Devon's clients become long-term connections. That ongoing relationship — built on clarity, responsiveness, and genuine care — is what keeps her work dynamic and far from routine.

Level 10 Fun: Outside the office, Devon stays active with swimming, running, and golf, and values time spent with family and friends.

Jared Stanley is the Chief Operating Officer at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he oversees originations, underwriting, product development, and the process improvements that keep the company ahead of the market. Since entering the mortgage industry in 2008, Jared has built a career on doing the work himself first — underwriting complex files, learning what the data reveals, then turning those insights into better systems for the whole team.

That hands-on foundation is what makes his leadership distinctive. Jared still acts as a knowledge resource for underwriters on nuanced deals, while simultaneously leading the product development that keeps Neighbourhood's lending suite evolving with the market. Under his operational leadership, the company reached $2 billion in funded volume by April 2025 — driven by a straightforward philosophy: what gets measured gets managed.

More recently, Jared has been championing AI and advanced technology across the business, pushing alternative lending toward a new standard of speed and precision. He's also a recipient of the 2015 Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP, now Mortgage Professionals Canada) Underwriter of the Year award.

Level 10 Fun: Coffee, motorcycles, and learning something new — ideally all three in the same morning.

Jean-Marc Freeman is a Strategic Advisor at Neighbourhood Holdings, focused on capital raising — or as he puts it, "money in." He raises capital from institutions, family offices, and investment professionals to fuel the fund's lending activity, drawing on more than three decades of experience across retail banking, private wealth management, and brokerage.

Jean-Marc holds a suite of credentials including the Canadian Securities Course, Professional Financial Planning Course, and Certified Investment Manager (CIM) designation. He was also a licensed Certified Financial Planner for over 20 years. That depth of qualification gives him credibility with sophisticated investors and the strategic judgment to navigate complex capital conversations.

What keeps Jean-Marc engaged is the people. He thrives on working alongside talented, interesting colleagues and clients, and finds that every day brings something new to learn. His patience, perseverance, and adaptability make him a natural fit for the long-cycle relationship work that capital raising demands.

Level 10 Fun: Jean-Marc recharges with cycling and hiking — and his dream day involves international travel to somewhere he's never been.

Jennifer Reade is the Senior Compliance Manager at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she provides regulatory oversight, risk management, and supervisory support across the firm's investment operations. With more than a decade of compliance experience, Jennifer partners closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and the Client Advisor team to navigate securities regulations and support positive client outcomes.

Her credentials include the Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook, and the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course — a combination that reflects her depth of knowledge across securities regulation, governance, and client-facing compliance. Day to day, Jennifer monitors for risk, reviews escalated issues, and ensures the firm's policies stay aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.

What Jennifer values most is the collaborative nature of her work. Compliance at Neighbourhood isn't siloed — it's woven into how the advisory team operates, and Jennifer's role is to make that partnership effective and practical.

Level 10 Fun: Outside the office, Jennifer unwinds on her bicycle — simple, no fuss, and restorative.

Jessica Yang is the Data Analyst, Sales & Marketing at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she connects brokers, systems, and strategy to drive measurable growth across the company's lending business. A licensed BCFSA Submortgage Broker, Jessica brings a rare combination of marketing savvy and mortgage industry knowledge to everything she does.

Her role spans data-driven reporting, broker relationship management, and process optimization across marketing, sales, and CRM systems. She's the person making sure campaigns convert, dashboards tell the truth, and nothing falls through the cracks between a lead and a funded deal. What excites her most is the moment when data, strategy, and execution click together to produce real results.

With four years at Neighbourhood and a track record of continuously improving how the team works, Jessica has become a key link between the company's growth ambitions and the operational machinery that makes them happen. For broker partners, she's the voice behind the brand. For the internal team, she's the engine behind the numbers.

Level 10 Fun: Jessica vlogs her dog's everyday moments, and when she's not behind the camera, she's travelling and exploring restaurants around the world.

Joanne Vickery is the Audit & Licensing Manager at Neighbourhood Holdings, bringing decades of experience working with mortgage regulators, licensing bodies, and audit processes across Canada. She holds mortgage licences in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, and her industry contributions have been recognized with the CMBA-BC Pioneer Award — one of the mortgage industry's most respected honours.

Joanne's day-to-day includes managing team licensing and renewals, ensuring educational requirements are met, reviewing AML flags, and staying ahead of regulatory changes. She also contributes to policy development and process improvement, often leading cross-departmental projects that require coordination and precision.

A Past President of CMBA-BC and former Board Director of the Mortgage Brokers Institute of BC, Joanne's institutional knowledge of the Canadian mortgage regulatory landscape is hard to match. For the Neighbourhood team, she's the person who makes sure every broker, agent, and administrator stays properly licensed and compliant.

Level 10 Fun: Joanne teaches fitness classes, spends time with grandkids, and loves paddle boarding, cross-country skiing, and anything that gets her outdoors.

Jordan Vander Heiden is the Product Manager at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he dreams up new and creative ways to lend mortgage funds. His work sits at the intersection of market analysis, risk appetite, and borrower need — identifying value gaps that existing products don't address and designing lending solutions that serve brokers, borrowers, and investors simultaneously.

Jordan holds a Diploma in Urban Land Economics from UBC's Sauder School of Business (specializing in real estate development), is a CFA Level III Candidate, and is a licensed submortgage broker. That combination of real estate knowledge, investment analysis, and lending credentials gives him a uniquely well-rounded perspective on product design.

With nine years in the industry, Jordan's day-to-day involves rethinking traditional processes and aligning new product offerings with Neighbourhood's investment risk appetite. For the broker network, his work means more tools to serve more borrowers. For investors, it means thoughtfully structured products that balance return with risk.

Level 10 Fun: Jordan loves to fly fish, and his bucket-list adventure is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Kathy Leung is the Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator at Neighbourhood Holdings — the person who makes sure everyone gets paid, whether it's employees or vendors. With more than a decade of experience in payroll and AP, Kathy manages the full cycle: payroll processing, invoice entry and payment, and benefits administration.

Her work is the kind that runs best when nobody notices it — and that's exactly how Kathy likes it. She takes quiet satisfaction in a job well done: accurate payroll runs, clean vendor records, and benefits that are set up correctly the first time. It's precision work that requires consistency, and Kathy delivers it reliably.

For the Neighbourhood team, Kathy is a behind-the-scenes anchor. Employees count on her for timely pay and clear answers on benefits; vendors count on her for prompt, accurate payments. She helps keep the financial operations humming so the rest of the company can focus on lending.

Level 10 Fun: Kathy stays active with gym sessions and spin classes, and loves checking out festivals and events around the city. If money were no object, she'd travel the world.

Laura Shum is a Mortgage Administrator at Neighbourhood Holdings, serving as one of the main points of contact for borrowers once their mortgage has been funded. She handles everything from funding requests and payment coordination to payout statements for lawyers and loan discharges — the full lifecycle of a mortgage after it's on the books.

Licensed as a broker in BC and Alberta and as a Mortgage Agent Level 2 in Ontario, Laura brings cross-provincial expertise to a role that requires both technical knowledge and genuine empathy. She understands that personal finance can be stressful, and she makes it a point to help borrowers navigate their questions with patience and clarity.

With six years of experience in mortgage servicing, Laura is a steady, knowledgeable presence for borrowers across Canada. Whether it's a payment scheduling question or a full payout, she works to make the process as smooth as possible.

Level 10 Fun: Outside of work, Laura loves travelling, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and spending quality time with her family.

Leslie Smith is a Originations Support Manager at Neighbourhood Holdings, providing the support that helps the sales team deliver the right message at the right moment — backed by the data to prove it's working. With six years of experience, Leslie operates at the intersection of content creation, performance analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

What excites Leslie most is seeing marketing and sales work in sync. When the right message, aimed at the right audience, is backed by solid data, it moves the needle in ways that feel tangible. Her role is about making that alignment happen consistently — creating content, analyzing results, and collaborating with colleagues to sharpen strategy.

For the Neighbourhood originations team, Leslie is the person who translates growth goals into the marketing materials and data insights that help brokers engage with the brand. She keeps the connection between strategy and execution tight.

Level 10 Fun: Leslie loves travelling with her family and discovering new restaurants with friends. The ultimate dream? A ski trip to Japan with her family.

Lindsay Munif is a Senior Underwriter at Neighbourhood Holdings — the person who hunts for the "yes" in a world of "no." With over a decade in the mortgage industry, a BBA, and a BC Sub-Mortgage Broker licence, Lindsay uses flexibility and common sense to find the story behind every file, even when it doesn't fit a standard mould.

Her day-to-day involves digging into the details of new applications, keeping communication fast and open between brokers, lawyers, and the lending committee, and acting as the team's resident expert on tricky files. She's also deeply involved in evolving Neighbourhood's internal processes and guidelines as the market and technology shift around them.

What drives Lindsay is the moment a deal with merit finds its way to funding. It's never just about the numbers — it's about the strategy and teamwork required to get a tough file across the finish line. For broker partners, she's the underwriter who doesn't stop looking until every angle has been explored.

Level 10 Fun: Lindsay's happy place is a unique camping spot on the water, cooking an amazing meal surrounded by loved ones.

Madhuri Menneni is the Salesforce Developer at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she keeps the company's CRM clean, connected, and genuinely useful. With nine years of CRM experience and certifications including Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator, Certified Platform App Builder, and Google Project Management, Madhuri brings enterprise-grade platform skills to a fast-growing lending company.

Her work goes well beyond basic admin. Madhuri translates business needs into Salesforce solutions that actually work — building automations that save the team hours, maintaining data integrity across the platform, and creating dashboards and reports that drive real decisions. She's the bridge between what the business needs and what the system can do, and she keeps the platform scalable as Neighbourhood grows.

What keeps Madhuri engaged is the pace of change. New teams, new processes, new challenges — the platform is always evolving, and there's always something to improve or build.

Level 10 Fun: You'll find Madhuri in the kitchen, on a trail, or halfway through a movie — unless her boys have other plans. Her dream trip? Somewhere new, good food, good views, no itinerary.

Melanie Smith is a Client Advisor at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she guides investors through the process of making informed investment decisions. Licensed as an Exempt Market Proficiency representative through the IFSE Institute, Melanie helps clients understand their options, complete Know Your Client (KYC) updates, and navigate questions about registered plans.

Melanie's path to financial advisory is anything but conventional. Before entering the investment world, she earned certifications as a Personal Trainer and Older Adult Fitness Leader through the BC Recreation and Parks Association, along with a Certificate and Diploma in Business Administration from Camosun College. That background gives her an uncommon blend of discipline, people skills, and genuine care for her clients' well-being.

With three years in the advisory space, Melanie finds the most rewarding part of her work is building relationships. Every client brings a different goal and a different story, which makes every conversation genuinely unique.

Level 10 Fun: Melanie's version of the perfect day involves being with family and friends on Vancouver Island — her home turf.

Nethra Liyanage is a Mortgage Fulfillment Specialist at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she handles mortgage funding, payouts, and payment collection — making sure the money moves on time and every stakeholder stays informed along the way. Nethra is the behind-the-scenes operator who keeps the post-funding process smooth for borrowers, lawyers, and brokers alike.

Her day-to-day boils down to three things: move the money, keep things on track, and support clients. Whether it's processing a funding request, coordinating a payout, or answering a borrower's question, Nethra takes pride in making every interaction feel easy and reliable.

What she finds most rewarding is seeing everything come together — from the initial funding through to final payout — and knowing she played a role in making the process seamless for everyone involved.

Level 10 Fun: Nethra recharges by exploring new places with her family, which is her favourite way to unwind. Sometimes, though, a little "me time" is all she needs.

Niloo Fazeli is a Senior Business Development Manager at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she connects with broker partners, tackles tricky files, and turns "can we even fund this?" into "let's get it done." Licensed as a Mortgage Broker in BC with over a decade of experience, Niloo keeps Neighbourhood top of mind across the broker community — and keeps the deals flowing.

Her role combines relationship building with hands-on deal work. She reviews and structures files to get them funded efficiently, shares product knowledge, rates, and solutions, and helps brokers grow their business. Niloo's superpower is making complex deals feel manageable — and making sure brokers always know where they stand.

What sets Niloo apart personally is her dedication to animals. Outside of work, she fosters and dog-sits, helping furry friends find their forever homes. That same care and commitment shows up in how she treats her broker partnerships.

Level 10 Fun: Niloo's perfect day combines travel, outdoor adventure, and spending time with dogs — adventure, fresh air, and puppy cuddles, all in one.

Nitin Suresh is a Senior Software Development Engineer at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he builds the tools and infrastructure that power the company behind the scenes. With six years of experience and certifications as an AWS Certified Developer Associate and Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate, Nitin brings cloud and data expertise to a role that touches every part of the business.

His approach starts with breaking complex problems into clear, manageable pieces, then collaborating with teams across the company to build the right solution. Nitin is also the person exploring state-of-the-art tools and figuring out where they can make an impact — making sure Neighbourhood's technology stack keeps pace with the company's growth.

What draws Nitin to this work is the mix of creativity and logic. The pace of change in technology right now is incredible, and every day brings a new puzzle. Finding an elegant way to solve it is the best part.

Level 10 Fun: A self-described nature lover, Nitin is happiest on a trail with good views and fresh air. His dream? A motorcycle tour through the Scottish Highlands.

Sammy Saravillo is a Senior Software Development Engineer at Neighbourhood Holdings, specializing in simplifying complex architectures, solving challenging problems, and enabling teams to perform at their best.

With over a decade of experience and certifications in ITIL, CI/CD with Azure DevOps, and cloud development, he brings strong enterprise‑level engineering discipline to a fast‑paced fintech environment. His work focuses on designing scalable, reliable solutions, contributing to design systems and consistent user experiences, delivering high‑quality software, and supporting team success through collaboration.

Known for his approachable and problem‑solving mindset, Sammy elevates those around him through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and tackling complex issues together. Driven by continuous improvement, he is passionate about refining systems, solving technical challenges, and contributing to a collaborative, growth‑focused culture.

Level 10 Fun: Sammy enjoys traveling with his family, exploring new places, discovering great food, and playing basketball.

Sasha Babicki is the VP, Data & Engineering at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she leads the teams responsible for the company's data infrastructure and software engineering. With a BSc in Computer Science and Biology from the University of Alberta and a Master of Data Science from UBC, Sasha brings serious academic depth to a hands-on leadership role — plus a published research paper with over 2,000 citations.

Her day-to-day runs on three things: a computer, coffee, and a whole lot of gumption. Sasha previously held a mortgage broker's licence, which gives her an unusual edge — she understands the lending business from the inside, not just the technology that supports it. That dual fluency helps her team build solutions that actually serve the business.

In her undergrad, Sasha received the "Unsung Hero" award for volunteer work in residence — a fitting preview of the kind of behind-the-scenes impact she brings to Neighbourhood every day.

Level 10 Fun: Sasha recharges by exploring the outdoors with her son — trail running, hiking, and skiing when the weather cooperates, and D&D when it doesn't.

Scott Chan is the Manager of Retail Sales and Client Advisor at Neighbourhood Holdings, but at the heart of it, he's in the business of people. With over a decade of experience and a Fellow of the Credit Union Institute of Canada designation, Scott specializes in raising capital and building lasting relationships — because, as he sees it, great investments start with trust, not transactions.

Scott has a knack for connecting with just about anyone. Whether a client is a seasoned investor or just getting started, he makes them feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely looked after. His goal is to create such a strong experience that when clients are ready to invest more, he's their first call — and hopefully their easiest one.

Day to day, Scott focuses on raising and retaining capital, building relationships (both with clients and within the team), and delivering an exceptional client experience. The work he finds most rewarding? When clients are happy not only with their investment performance, but with the level of service they've received.

Level 10 Fun: Scott stays active with workouts and gardening, and his dream getaway is sightseeing across Europe.

Sean Mori is a Underwriter at Neighbourhood Holdings with nine years of experience and one of the broadest licensing footprints on the team — he holds a Level 2 Mortgage Agent licence in Ontario, a Submortgage Broker licence in BC, and a Broker licence in Alberta. That cross-provincial credential set means Sean understands lending regulations from coast to coast.

His day-to-day involves communicating with brokers, underwriting new deals, and reviewing documents — but what really gets him going is digging deep into a file. Sean loves reviewing appraisals, tracking the housing market, and finding creative ways to make deals work within Neighbourhood's lending guidelines. He provides exceptional service while assessing risk to protect investors.

For broker partners, Sean is the underwriter who combines market knowledge with a creative, solutions-oriented mindset. He doesn't just evaluate applications — he looks for the path forward.

Level 10 Fun: Sean is a loyal (if long-suffering) Maple Leafs fan, plays hockey, golf, tennis, and snowboards. His ideal day starts with a workout, moves to patio brunch with mimosas, and ends at a live sporting event.

Sebastian Garnier Lazarin is an Investment Administrator at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he maintains the accuracy and integrity of the company's investment data. Licensed as an Exempt Market Dealer (EMD) representative, Sebastian manages and reconciles investment records, supports client transactions and reporting, and analyzes data to improve operational efficiency.

With three years of experience, Sebastian brings a detail-oriented, analytical approach to everything he touches. His work ensures that the numbers behind Neighbourhood's investment products are clean, current, and reliable — which matters enormously for client trust, regulatory compliance, and internal decision-making.

What Sebastian enjoys most is working with numbers to bring clarity and structure. Whether it's reconciling records, building reports, or supporting a client inquiry, he finds satisfaction in making complex financial data make sense.

Level 10 Fun: Off the clock, Sebastian is all about soccer — playing it, attending matches live, and ideally combining both with travel to watch games in new cities.

Sonny Strandlund is the VP, Operations & IT at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he connects data, technology, and real-world business decisions. With over a decade of experience, a Masters Certificate in Project Management, and specialist credentials in Microsoft Network & Internet Security and Microsoft IT, Sonny is the person the team calls when numbers don't add up, processes break, or something that should be working simply isn't.

His day-to-day revolves around connecting systems and people, making complex things easy to understand, and fixing problems fast. What excites him most is the creative side of technology — turning ideas into systems that make people's jobs easier and improve how the business operates.

For the Neighbourhood team, Sonny is a problem-solver who translates between technical and operational worlds. He doesn't just fix things — he builds the connective tissue between the company's data, its technology stack, and the decisions that move the business forward.

Level 10 Fun: Sonny unwinds on the golf course, and his idea of a perfect day is a family trip to Disneyland.

Sophie Carter is a Investment Administration Manager and Senior Client Advisor at Neighbourhood Holdings, where she wears several hats: compliance, operations, and client relations. With nine years of experience and a Diploma in Business Administration from Strathfield College in Sydney, Australia, Sophie brings an international perspective to a role that requires versatility and polish.

Licensed for mutual funds and as an EMD representative, Sophie works with clients to raise capital while keeping the company's compliance and operational processes running smoothly behind the scenes. No two days are ever the same, and she thrives on the variety — learning something new alongside a team she genuinely enjoys working with.

For clients, Sophie is an approachable, knowledgeable advisor who makes the investment process feel clear and manageable. For the internal team, she's the person who keeps the gears turning across multiple functions.

Level 10 Fun: Sophie's passions include travel, horseback riding, tennis, and hikes. Her perfect day? Riding horses to a lake and spending the afternoon there with friends — a bit of English countryside charm transplanted to BC.

Taylor Little is the CEO, co-founder, and Director of Neighbourhood Holdings, a leading mortgage fund operating across Canada. He is also a Partner in Conconi Growth Partners, an investment office. Certified with the Institute of Corporate Directors designation, Taylor has extensive experience sitting on various company boards throughout his career— including the Conconi Family Foundation, Cycling BC, 7mesh Industries—which has equipped him with the tools to make the best and most informed strategic decisions.

Prior to joining Neighbourhood Holdings and Conconi Growth Partners, Taylor was a lawyer in the Corporate and Securities Group of Stikeman Elliott LLP. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Victoria, a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta, and a Master of Laws degree from the University of London (all with Distinction). Taylor is in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia and is registered to conduct mortgage business in British Columbia.

Ted Wei is a Senior Financial Analyst at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he turns lending data into the insights that drive investment decisions. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Ted brings the analytical rigour of professional accounting to a role focused on portfolio data analysis, risk management, and financial communications.

His day-to-day involves analyzing portfolio data, supporting pricing decisions and lending area updates, and providing the financial insights that shape investor communications. With two years at Neighbourhood, Ted has quickly become a key contributor to how the company understands and communicates its risk and performance.

What keeps Ted engaged is the constant movement in the Canadian lending market. He enjoys spotting new and emerging trends and translating them into actionable intelligence for the team. For Neighbourhood's investors and leadership, Ted is the analyst who makes complex portfolio data clear and decision-ready.

Level 10 Fun: Ted unwinds with a nice afternoon hike, ideally with his dog by his side and a good view at the top.

Thibaut Couture is a Senior BDM at Neighbourhood Holdings — part strategist, part guideline translator, and full-time deal chaser. Bilingual in English and French, Thibaut builds and maintains broker relationships from Vancouver to Halifax, giving Neighbourhood a truly coast-to-coast presence in the Canadian mortgage market.

With over a decade of experience and a Master's degree in International Business, plus a BC Mortgage Broker licence, Thibaut helps broker partners understand Neighbourhood's lending guidelines, run deals past him before submission, and navigate the process from inquiry to funding. He also identifies market trends and opportunities that help direct the originations team's efforts.

What energizes Thibaut is the relationship arc: turning a hesitant new broker contact into a trusted partnership with real, funded deals — knowing that behind every number, someone is achieving a financial goal.

Level 10 Fun: Thibaut is a photographer, a choir singer, and a student of political and economic sciences. His dream? Going sailing across the world, one port at a time.

Tracey Smyth is a Senior Underwriter at Neighbourhood Holdings with over a decade of experience assessing mortgage risk and evaluating property as a sound investment. Her role centers on reviewing mortgage applications, analyzing credit history, and helping brokers understand how to structure submissions that align with Neighbourhood's lending guidelines. For her, the most rewarding part of the job is knowing that her work helps individuals gain financial stability or purchase a home. She takes the time to help brokers put their clients in a better financial position — not just process a file.

William Coligado is the Chief of Staff at Neighbourhood Holdings, where he manages the operational and general needs of the company and team. With over a decade in operations and a BA in Communications, plus a Dealing Representative (Exempt Market Dealer) licence, William sits at the intersection of operations, compliance, and cross-departmental collaboration.

His day-to-day is built around keeping Neighbourhood's engine running: managing internal and external communication flow, collaborating with every department, liaising with stakeholders, and jumping into projects wherever he's needed. From system migrations to investor operations, William is involved in the work that connects the company's moving parts.

What keeps the role exciting is the variety. No two days look the same, and there's always a new puzzle to solve or a process to improve. For the Neighbourhood team, William is the person who makes things happen — the operational glue (or grease, depending on the day) that keeps everything moving.

Level 10 Fun: William is a violinist. His ideal evening? Playing his violin — or, more realistically, spending hours deciding what to watch on Netflix without actually pressing play.