Our Team

During his tenure, CDLC has evolved from a Vancouver-based company into an inter-provincial organization. Richard oversaw CDLC’s expansion into new markets across Canada.

During his tenure at CDLC, Derek has been instrumental in expanding the company into new Provinces throughout Canada.

He was instrumental in establishing Shaftebury as one of the most successful craft breweries in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1998, Tim has been a licensed mortgage broker and is an active member in various mortgage professional organizations across Canada.

Barbara practiced securities and corporate/commercial law in Vancouver, primarily acting for investment dealers and publicly traded issuers, until 2000, when she joined what would become TMX Group. At TMX Group, Barbara was Director of Compliance & Operations for TSX Venture Exchange.

She is also licensed as an Exempt Market Dealing Representative and works directly with investors, helping them understand private mortgage investments and how they fit within a broader portfolio. Éire has been with Capital Direct for nearly eight years and holds an MBA from UBC Sauder School of Business. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at the gym and travelling whenever she can.

Originally from Ireland, she holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Mathematical Sciences from the University of Limerick. Following graduation, she worked with a Dublin-based boutique investment firm Kinsale Capital Management, whose fund has received multiple nominations for top-performing hedge funds in Europe. Dervil brings a strong analytical foundation to her work, complemented by a people-focused approach to client relationships.

He employs a range of strategies to engage and educate advisors, including one-on-one meetings and branch presentations maintaining a high level of product knowledge and working closely with Compliance to ensure that all regulatory and registration requirements are met. Prior to joining Capital Direct I Income Trust, Aaron held positions with an Online Brokerage and two large Canadian Insurance Firms.

He brought with him 25 years of investment experience on the wholesaling side of the business. He studied at Arizona State University and completed his Major in Marketing with a degree Bachelor of Science. Don has had various roles over his 30 years in the industry, including Marketing, Advising, and Wholesaling within the Investment Industry.

Don runs a very proactive sales team, identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships and partnerships throughout the Western Canadian Region with a focus on Family offices, Private Clients and the Advisor communities.

With 25+ years of experience in the asset management industry, the majority of which has been spent in direct sales, or sales leadership roles, Gord’s insights and thought leadership are valued by the advisory teams that he works with.

Gord is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a major in Economics, and he also has his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.