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THE COLONNADE GROUP
real estate
agriculture
environment
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The Colonnade Group
The Colonnade Group was founded in 1985 with
roots in commercial real estate.
ff Privately owned
Colonnade has since expanded its focus to the
agricultural and environmental sectors and
discovered that many of the principles and practices
used to build and maintain leading real estate assets
and companies can be successfully applied to these
areas as well.
ff Founded in 1985 by Jan Kaminski Sr.
ff 11 companies headquartered in Ottawa
ff Sectors: real estate, agriculture,
environment
ff www.colonnade.ca
Over the years, the Colonnade name has earned an enviable reputation for
quality, innovation and transparency. Although one sector is exclusively
focused on the environment, all of the Colonnade companies aim to be sustainable
and socially responsible businesses.
real estate
agriculture
Colonnade Development
Manderley Turf Products
Colonnade Management
Bonnefield Inc.
Colonnade Realty
Bonnefield Financial
SiteCast Construction
Bonnefield Realty
environment
terra20
investment
Colonnade Investments
SiteCast Global
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REAL ESTATE
While each company within the real estate portfolio operates as a
distinct entity, the affiliation gives the executive teams rare insight
into the entire property lifecycle, allowing them to assess risk and
capitalize on opportunities to maximize the value of real estate.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Colonnade Development
Colonnade Development is a commercial real
estate development company that helps investors
meet targeted returns by offering a complete range
of development services for greenfield development
opportunities and revitalization projects.
Since its inception in 1985, Colonnade has
developed more than 2.5 million square feet of
industrial, office and retail projects.
ff Value of development projects:
$350 million
ff Developed over 2.5 million sq. ft.
since founded
ff Numerous development and business
awards
ff www.colonnadedevelopment.com
key personnel – colonnade development
Cal Kirkpatrick
Pam Bianconi
President, Colonnade Development
Manager, Colonnade Development Services
Cal’s ability to create partnerships and establish trusted
working relationships has been instrumental in the growth
of Colonnade Development. As president, Cal oversees the
development process to ensure it meets clients’ objectives
and addresses prevailing market conditions.
Pam is responsible for site identification, concept
development, project feasibility analysis and investor
relations. She has been involved in the acquisition and
development of retail, office and industrial properties
with a combined value of over $100 million.
Cal volunteers his time for the Queensway Carleton Hospital
Foundation’s ACE (acute care for the elderly) fundraising
initiative and also is actively involved with BOMA.
Pam creates value to owners by ensuring flexibility, exit
strategies and efficient operations while providing timely
and accurate information.
Pam is a voluteer member of the Royal Ottawa Foundation
Gala for Mental Health committee.
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LEA SING & LEA SE MANAGEMENT
Colonnade Realty
Colonnade Realty Inc., Brokerage is a boutique
commercial real estate brokerage that provides
leasing and lease management services to
The Colonnade Group and third-party owners.
The company’s success is born out of more than
25 years of working with owners and tenants to
find optimal real estate solutions that meet their
respective goals.
ff 3.7 million sq. ft. under lease
ff 487 active leases
ff 87 leases executed in 2014
ff 700,000 sq. ft. leased in 2014
ff www.colonnaderealty.ca
key personnel – colonnade realty
Mark White
Richard Getz
Vice President, Leasing
Vice President, Retail
Mark’s knowledge and experience in the development,
leasing and management of commercial real estate
combined with his understanding of market trends has
proven to be an enormous asset for Colonnade’s clients.
He works closely with owners and asset managers to
ensure leasing programs meet the objectives of their asset
management strategies.
Richard has been in the shopping centre industry in Ottawa
in various capacities for more than 30 years and is a respected
industry leader. His contacts for retail leasing, management,
development and sales are second to none.
Richard is an active community volunteer to the benefit of
numerous local charities. Currently he is an advocate for
mental health as a member of the Capital Campaign Cabinet
and is past Chairman of the Leaders for Mental Health
Breakfast for the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health.
PROPERT Y MANAGEMENT
Colonnade Management
Colonnade Management is a recognized
leader in retail, office and industrial property
management, managing a portfolio that exceeds
4.2 million square feet. With its premium suite
of services and commitment to delivering timely
and accurate information, the company helps
property owners and asset managers make
informed decisions to protect and maximize the
return on their investments.
ff $650 million of managed assets
ff In excess of 4.2 million sq. ft. under
management
ff www.colonnademanagement.com
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key personnel – colonnade management
Greg Johnston
John Seymour
Vice President, Colonnade Management
Vice President, Business Development
Greg is responsible for the property management and
overall building operations for Colonnade’s entire portfolio
of managed properties which includes office, retail
and industrial real estate. Greg’s attention to detail and
knowledge of property management has led to year over
year growth of the portfolio.
For over 25 years, John has been helping clients meet
their real estate holding goals by watching market trends
and matching clients with the appropriate solution. As
Vice President Business Development, John is responsible
for growing Colonnade Management’s business. As
well, he focuses on identifying business and investment
opportunities in commercial real estate.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SiteCast Construction
SiteCast Construction specializes in tilt-up panels to
create custom, superior building envelope solutions
for retail, industrial, commercial and institutional
customers. For more than two decades, SiteCast has
been pushing the boundaries in what designers can
do with tilt-up to create panels of any size, shape or
texture.
Its subsidiary, SiteCast Global, has constructed
tilt-up buildings in Amman, Jordan; Eritrea, Africa; and
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
key personnel – sitecast construction
Shawn Hickey
President, SiteCast
As president of SiteCast, Shawn has overseen the design and
construction in excess of 85 tilt-up office, retail, institutional and
industrial buildings. This includes International projects in Africa
and the Middle East.
Shawn received his Gold Seal Certification from the Canadian
Construction Association, as well as the Ontario General
Contractors Association. In 2013, Shawn was recognized as one
of the Most Influential People in the concrete industry.
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ff More than 85 tilt-up projects in Canada
and abroad since 1992
ff Six CON/STEEL Alliance Building of the
Year awards
ff Numerous Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Achievement awards
ff www.sitecast.ca
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture in Canada dates back many centuries and continues
to be an integral part of our nation’s fabric. With their focus on
sustainable turf products and farmland for farming, Manderley and
Bonnefield exemplify Canadian agriculture in the 21st century.
FARMLAND INVESTMENT AND PROPERT Y MANAGEMENT
Bonnefield
Bonnefield Financial and Bonnefield Inc. form Canada’s
largest farmland investment manager and property
management firm, dedicated to preserving “farmland
for farming” across Canada. Bonnefield and its farmland
funds are 100% Canadian owned and controlled.
Bonnefield’s goal is to protect the integrity of farmland
while increasing its long-term value. The team works
with farmland operators to help them grow, reduce debt
and diversify their assets while promoting good farming
practices. Bonnefield Financial provides investors a means
by which to invest in and hold farmland for long-term
capital appreciation and income.
Bonnefield Realty is the brokerage firm that supports
Bonnefield Financial and Bonnefield Inc. throughout
Canada.
ff Founded in 2008
ff Assets under management:
$328 million
ff Farmland across Canada: 48,000 acres
ff Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with
offices in Toronto.
ff Signatory of United Nations-supported
Principles for Responsible Investments
initiative
ff www.bonnefield.com
key personnel – bonnefield
Tom Eisenhauer
President & CEO, Bonnefield Financial
Tom has been President and CEO of Bonnefield Financial since it was founded and is responsible for the company’s overall operations.
He has a broad range of private equity investing, investment banking and merchant banking experience. He also has completed the
ICD-Rotman Director Education Program. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Tom was the Managing Partner of Latitude Partners, which he
co-founded in 1999. Latitude managed the Longitude Fund LP, a private equity fund that specialized in buyouts of private and public
Canadian technology companies.
Tom is a member of the Board of Governors of the University of King’s College. He has organized several long-distance cycling tours in
support of the MS Society of Canada.
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key personnel – bonnefield
Jean-Jean (JJ) Vanasse
Wally Johnston
President, Bonnefield Inc.
Vice President of Acquisitions, Bonnefield Financial
JJ is President of Bonnefield, Inc., which provides property
management services to all of Bonnefield’s investment funds.
He is also Vice President and CFO of Colonnade Investments
Inc. JJ’s focus is finance and business operations. He ensures
that effective procedures, systems and controls are in place
to support a company’s strategic objectives while improving
efficiency and mitigating risk. JJ has more than 20 years
experience as the CFO for several companies including
Ionalytics, FastLane Technologies, Celtic House Venture
Partners and Manderly Turf Products.
Wally’s passion for farming and his understanding of farm
operators – their challenges, opportunities and sensibilities
– come directly from experience. He was raised on a farm in
Carp, Ontario. This background serves him well as he leads
acquisitions at Bonnefield and works directly with farm
operators to build long-term relationships. Wally entered
real estate in 1986. By 1996 he had earned his broker’s license
and by 2000 he had built and was managing a 30-person real
estate office.
An active member in his community, Wally has worked on
many local committees and associations including the Carp
Agricultural Society.
LAW N & GARDEN PRODUCTS
Manderley Turf Products
For more than 50 years, Manderley Turf Products has
been helping Canadians create beautiful lawns and
outdoor green space. As Canada’s largest turfgrass
sod producer with over 80 million square feet sold
annually, Manderley has been instrumental in the
creation and development of the sod industry in Canada
and continues to lead the industry with advances in
production, distribution and product development
including drought tolerant turfgrass that reduces water
consumption by up to 30%. Manderley sod is grown and
sold in the areas surrounding Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec
City, Calgary, Edmonton, and northern Alberta.
ff Founded in 1960
ff 80 million sq. ft. sold annually
ff 150 employees, 25 delivery trucks
ff NSGA Green certified
ff Bullfrogpowered – 100% of sod is
produced using renewable energy
ff Named one of Canada’s 50 Best
Managed Companies in 2011
ff www.manderley.com
key personnel – manderley
Greg Skotnicki
President, Manderley Turf Products
An Ottawa native, Greg held a number of key executives roles in the private sector before becoming Manderley’s president in 2007.
He completed his MBA at Queen’s University and studied at Royal Military College graduating as a mechanical engineer after which he
spent time with the Canadian Forces as an air navigator.
Greg is an active participant in Turfgrass Producers International and is the President of the Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario
(NSGA) leading the NSGA’s Green Certification Program to nursery sod farms across North America.
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ENVIRONMENT
Who doesn’t want to have a positive impact on the world around
us? terra20 exists to help make it easier for people to make
healthier choices that are better for both people and the planet.
RETAILER: HEALTH & SUSTAINABILIT Y
terra20
terra20 is Canada’s source for healthy & sustainable
products for everyday living. The retailer works closely
with brand partners and customers to find the healthiest
and most sustainable products available. terra20’s first
two stores and head office are in Ottawa.
Founded in Ottawa, the company plans to open
additional stores across Canada in the near future and has
an online store with more than 8,000 product offerings.
ff Founded in 2012
ff Home of the ecobar - North America’s
largest refill station
ff Nine ethical standards including a
“Baseline Banned List” of 15 harmful
chemicals
ff Over 180 product categories in
20 departments
key personnel – terra20
Steve Kaminski
Bill Stewart
Founder
President
Steve is a serial entrepreneur, who is passionate about
helping companies grow and reach their potential. He’s been
building successful companies for over 20 years. He brings
vision and a strong financial understanding to the companies
he works with, challenging himself and the teams he works
with to find innovative ways to improve business. Steve is
also a director with Colonnade Investments and holds several
executive positions within the Colonnade Group.
Bill is on a mission to bring healthier, more sustainable
products into the mainstream. He’s backed by over 20 years
experience in retail, building distribution strategies and
improving the customer experience. He is responsible for
bringing the terra20 store concept to life and creating the
plan for a national retail chain.
Recently Steve received the Governor General’s Canadian
Caring Award for his volunteer work with the Ottawa
Hospital’s Board of Directors.
A huge advocate of sharing knowledge, Bill believes in
training staff as in-store educators, coordinating vendor and
customer feedback and allowing the community to influence
the products on the shelves.
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INVESTMENT
At Colonnade, we believe that financial success, sustainability and
community can work hand-in-hand. With a focus on best practices
in real estate, healthy and sustainable products and farmland for
farming, we have developed a strong and growing portfolio of
companies.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Colonnade Investments
Colonnade Investments is a growth equity firm that works
hand-in-hand with the management teams of established
companies to revitalize business and accelerate growth.
Colonnade Investments’ expertise includes strategic
planning, balance sheet management, operations and
systems, mergers and acquisitions, strategic marketing
and succession planning.
ff Total capital raised for portfolio:
over $325 million
ff Sectors:
real estate, agriculture, environment
ff www.colonnadeinvestments.com
key personnel – colonnade investments
Jan Kaminski
President
Jan’s focus is management, operations and strategic marketing. He has more than 20 years of experience leading venture backed
companies including Ionalytics Corporation and FastLane Technologies. At Ionalytics, Jan guided the company from a research
organization through to product commercialization and then negotiated the sale of the company to Thermo Electron. At FastLane, Jan
built a global sales and support infrastructure and subsequently led the company to a successful sale and integration with Quest Software
Jan is Chairman of St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa Foundation, a leading elder care facility in Ottawa.
Lisa Courtney Lloyd
Chris Verrilli
Vice President, Marketing
Director, Finance
Lisa’s focus is marketing and communications. As part of
the Colonnade Investments team, she learns the business,
its customers and the environment, and then uses that
knowledge to position the company and to build and
implement programs that help companies meet their
corporate and revenue objectives. Lisa has more than 20
years working with start up and publicly-traded companies,
leading their marketing and communication functions. Lisa
regularly adjudicates at a national and international level for
the International Association of Business Communicators.
Chris’s focus is finance, administration, and business
operation Prior to joining Colonnade Investments, Chris
was the controller of a regional retail chain where he was
responsible for the company’s finance and administration
functions. He also helped the company to modernize its IT
infrastructure and formalize its business processes.
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Chris also spent several years working in the audit group at
Deloitte LLP where he focused on public companies and mid
cap private businesses.
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The Colonnade Group
16 Concourse Gate • Suite 200 • Ottawa • Ontario • K2E 7S8
www.colonnade.ca
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