Founder

While building a successful lending career in the early 1960s, Everett discovered a need for short-term mortgage loans through a trusted source. Answering the call, he founded Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation in 1975 with a focus on providing an effortless client experience tailored to their needs. For more than 45 years, Everett has been instrumental in the company’s growth and development. He continues to mentor the team in disciplined underwriting and living the values that initiated Calvert Home Mortgage’s success.

President

Growing up in the lending business, Dean’s father, Everett Koeller, taught him to bring his best in everything he does. Mentored to build an organization that truly cares, Dean believes in creating a winning culture which is committed to our clients, team members, stakeholders, and community. As a leader, Dean is committed to being a trusted advisor and creating an effortless client experience. Dean’s motivation comes from his passion for helping others discover and grow their success.

Vice President Risk and Information

Since 2001, Dale has been advancing his skills and knowledge of the mortgage industry. He quickly became recognized as a lending leader in the real estate market with a reputation for placing substantial value on personal connections. Dale is a trusted advisor offering education and analytical analysis to his clients. His knowledge provides valuable insight into the best financial solutions to serve each unique client need. Dale’s wife and two daughters are his pride and joy. He enjoys hiking, skiing and camping with his family.

Vice President of Business Development

Involved in many facets of the lending process, Jesse creates and builds vital relationships with investors. He also assists with underwriting, regulatory compliance, and preventative loss analysis. Jesse has a passion for helping people reach their financial goals. He’s focused on discovering quality opportunities to lend money and provide sufficient capital to fund exciting opportunities. Jesse is the father of two young children. Beyond work, his passions extend to skiing, fishing, mountain biking, and continuous learning.

Underwriter

Sherwin is known for his personalized approach. He develops an effortless and creative solution to serve each client’s specific needs. Before joining the Calvert Home Mortgage team, Sherwin spent time developing himself as a mortgage broker with a national brokerage. Sherwin’s broker experience translates to a genuine understanding of what mortgage brokers require from their lenders to quickly and successfully close. He is a proud father.

Underwriter

Garrett has a passion for working closely with clients to achieve the best possible solution given their unique circumstances. As a former athlete and team member of an NCAA tennis program, he understands the perseverance and hard work required to succeed. Garrett has committed his career to real estate financing and has demonstrated a commitment to customer service, real estate investing, and credit rehabilitation.

Underwriter

A notable mentor and leader, Rob will not rest until the job is done right. He has a contagious enthusiasm for real estate and business development. Rob’s personal experiences have conditioned him for success. He was a two-time CFL All-Star, Team Captain, and a two-time Grey Cup Champion. This athletic background taught him to value teamwork, discipline, goal-setting, and relationship building. Rob understands what it takes to create a team of winners while maintaining a positive attitude to produce the best results. He is currently enrolled with Sauder School of Business (University of British Columbia), completing a Diploma in Urban Land Economics. Whether working with a Real Estate Investor securing a quick close, or a homeowner utilizing the equity in their home, Rob takes great pride in helping Calvert Home Mortgage clients improve their financial outlook, knowing the real impact on their lives.

Real Estate Investment Success Manager

Ryan joins Calvert Home Mortgage with an impressive sales history with leading beverage brands. Working for industry leaders, Ryan built a foundation of providing superior customer service. His innate qualities include the desire and ability to effectively listen, communicate, and understand each individual while providing genuine value to every interaction. Drive, passion, and continuous improvement are the cornerstones of his professional life. Ryan’s enthusiasm for real estate guides him to learn all there is to know about the industry. Ryan enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, and hot yoga. He once completed a silent meditation retreat in Thailand and didn’t talk for five days! On weekends, you can find Ryan learning new skills through reading, audiobooks, and attending seminars. As an exceptionally social individual, he enjoys discussing real estate, innovative technology and loves a good travel story.

Junior Accountant

Almar joined Calvert Home Mortgage at the beginning of 2020. He is currently working on finishing his accounting degree from the University of Lethbridge. He is responsible for arrears management, accounts payables, and assisting the accounting team with monthly reporting. Almar is dedicated to his work and is eager to learn and grow. He enjoys summer outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping.

Mortgage Administrator

Amy joined Calvert Home Mortgage in 2016, bringing more than 20 years of mortgage experience in customer service and administration. Amy contributes excellent value to Calvert Home Mortgage and our admin team with her depth of knowledge. Her commitment is to assist customers while contributing to a successful team and fostering an adaptive environment. Amy provides our clients with timely, value-based service. She is meticulous with details and continually seeks ways to streamline an effortless client experience.

Administration Manager

Candia brings financial services expertise encompassing customer service, lending, investing, compliance, administration, and operations. She holds a wealth of experience working in major financial institutions, including time spent teaching at a private business college, years in the RESP sector, and 15 years in the private lending sector. Candia believes real estate can provide tangible security for investments and allows investors to see the security that backs their investment. Candia’s sense of fun and energy is contagious to those around her. Her number one priority is her family, creating lasting memories from their many adventures skiing, spending time in the mountains or the ocean.

Senior Accountant

Jason joined Calvert Home Mortgage at the end of 2020 as a Senior Accountant. He recently acquired his Chartered Professional Accountant Designation. Jason offers more than eight years of financial reporting and budgeting experience from retail gas and not-for-profit industries. Jason is responsible for financial reporting and compliance for Calvert Home Mortgage. Outside of accounting, Jason enjoys hiking and playing badminton. 

Mortgage Administrator

Joy has provided exceptional work since joining the Calvert Home Mortgage team in 2017. Her focus is ensuring our clients, brokers, and lawyers have an effortless experience. Joy’s role and responsibilities fit well with her commitment and enjoyment of helping others.”I love this company. When our clients and business succeed, we all grow together.”

Executive Assistant

Julia joined the Calvert Home Mortgage team in 2020, bringing with her 10+ years’ experience providing administrative support to all management levels in numerous industries, including oil and gas, property management, and automotive. As our Executive Assistant, she ensures the team has everything they need to be successful. Julia is committed to assisting in an efficient and organized manner, skills she has perfected in her spare time as a wedding day coordinator.

Mortgage Specialist

Kristine joined Calvert Home Mortgage in 2013, after 11 years of mortgage underwriting and administrative work. She brings a strong work ethic and is committed to the business’s growth and development. Kristine has been an integral part of the administration team, ensuring a smooth process for internal and external clients. Her commitment is to go the extra mile and ensure every client receives an effortless and memorable experience.

Mortgage Administrator

Laura joined Calvert Home Mortgage with 12 years of reception and administrative experience. Laura is the first face that our clients see when they walk into the office and the first voice clients hear when calling. She greets everyone with her positive and welcoming presence.

In-House Valuator

Robin joined the team in 2019 as our in-house valuator. She provides real estate analysis and valuations for our underwriting team. Robin is currently enrolled with Sauder School of Business (University of British Columbia) and is a Candidate Member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. She has previous experience as a fee-consultant, working for a national appraisal company. Before pivoting into real estate, Robin spent 5 years as a business consultant for franchise owners.

Controller

Ronda joined Calvert Home Mortgage in 2010, after a 14-year career as a controller in the oil and gas industry. Ronda received her Certified General Accountant Designation in 2002 and continues to build and develop her knowledge and education in accounting, IFRS, and tax management. Ronda is responsible for preparing all accounts and financial statements and works with auditors to produce some of the industry’s highest quality financial statements.

In-House Valuator

Ryan joined Calvert Home Mortgage in 2021 an as in-house valuator after a career as a Residential Appraiser in Ottawa. He provides valuation and risk analysis to the underwriting team. He is an Appraisal Institute of Canada Member and currently enrolled in the Saunders School of Business (University of British Columbia). Ryan lives in Gatineau, Quebec but considers himself a Calgarian after living there for a decade and has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Calgary. Prior to shifting to a career in real estate he worked in the financial sector and as security manager at the Ottawa Airport. In his free time Ryan enjoys outdoor activities, reading, cooking and 3d printing.

Associate Underwriter

Bakul was a Banker at a big five bank where he specialized in real estate finance. He was intrigued by the creative vision of his clients which fuelled his passion for real estate. “A deal’s a deal but understanding the driving mindset behind each deal is key. Entrepreneurs are creative and their creativity needs to be supported with custom advice and financing solutions.” Being able to be nimble and creative while building long-term relationships is very important to Bakul in being a trusted advisor, this is what drew him Calvert Home Mortgage.

Bakul enjoys spending his down time learning about the financial markets and playing hockey. He also enjoys volunteering with APNA Hockey, a South Asian based hockey network that aspires to connect and mentor South Asian hockey talent across Canada by providing on and off ice training.

“Bakul was instrumental in simplifying my business. He took the time to truly understand my vision though it was “out of the box” and despite many hurdles that came our way, he put together creative solutions that were truly a win-win. He earned my admiration, loyalty and trust. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Bakul”.

– Miren S.

Underwriter Success Associate

Alisha has a passion for real estate and real estate investing that led her to Calvert Home Mortgage. She came across a podcast where Calvert Home Mortgage was educating listeners in flipping houses. Calvert’s unique products as well as the devotion to the success of every client in helping achieve their real estate goals is what made it clear Calvert would be a great fit for her.

In her role, she supports the underwriting team to serve clients effectively, utilizing strong creative problem-solving skills and a commitment to a high degree of customer service. Alisha comes from a strong background in Marketing and client-facing roles. She has a desire to always learn and grow and is excited to be a part of the team.

In her free time, Alisha enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, listening to podcasts or reading, and networking.

Mortgage Administration and Investor Relations Manager

After 16 years in a large financial institution, Jenn was attracted to join Calvert for their unique value proposition and commitment to the Borrower, Shareholder, and Calvert employees themselves. Being able to collaborate with team members to deliver an effortless client/investor/employee experience has been a very rewarding experience since joining the team. As the Mortgage Administration and Investor Relations Manager, Jenn is responsible for all aspects of Investor Services as well as oversight of the exceptional Administration team. In her spare time, Jenn spends time with her fiancé and cats at home.

Risk and Compliance Manager

Stamatios (Stamos) became the Risk and Compliance manager at Calvert Home Mortgage in 2021 Stamos is a highly experience and respected leader in risk management, process assurance, and operations in Canada as well as in Europe. Stamos is a mentor and educator, who thrives in environments which require strategic and big picture thinking. In his personal time, Stamos enjoys spending time with his family.

Mortgage Funding Specialist

Sheila is a born and raised Calgarian who joined the team in the summer of 2021. Sheila comes to us with 30+ years’ experience as a Paralegal/Law Clerk. She brings her knowledge and experience of the real estate conveyancing world to our mortgage funding team. Sheila used to take instructions from Lenders and now she is a mortgage funding specialist herself, doing a total 180 in her career. She is used to a fast pace real estate atmosphere and is truly happy to be working and helping make Calvert Home Mortgage a continued success. Sheila puts the clients first and foremost and does what she can to make our client’s experience effortless. Personally, Sheila lives with her husband on their acreage outside the city with their gaggle of boxer dogs!

Intermediate Accountant

Prakruti (Riya) joined the accounting team at CHMIC in 2021. Riya brings with her 5 years of experience in full cycle accounting, and has her Masters Degree in International Accounting from The University of London. Riya is experienced in accounting for Real Estate Development, Construction, Retail and Commercial Properties and will add value to our accounting department with this knowledge. Riya has spent the last 8 years living in Canada, previously she lived in London England. Riya love to hike, play badminton and enjoys trying new restaurants around the city.

Junior Accountant

Jeanelle joined CHMIC in 2021 as a Junior Accountant. She has a 5 year professional accounting background providing offshore financial services to small and medium size business entities and experience in oil and gas legal entities and compliance reporting. She is currently finishing her accounting degree to Canadian equivalency and eventually will pursue her dream in acquiring her Chartered Professional Accounting Designation. She enjoys spending her free time doing outdoor activities with family and friends.

Receptionist

Logan brings extensive administrative operational efficiency experience having held high-calibre legal assistance roles at firms such as Bennett Jones and the Alberta Crown Prosecutor’s Office. With Logan’s significant contributions and drive to improve operational efficiency throughout the Calgary Court’s system, we are lucky to have her on the Calvert team. As our office admin/reception, Logan works hard to ensure that all team members are supported and have access to the resources needed to drive success across all departments, in addition to ensuring that each guest is given a warm welcome. In addition to her administration skillset, Logan also holds her Mortgage Broker license. In her spare time, you can find Logan knitting or soaking in the all the natural beauty the city has to offer by the river, or heading to the mountains for the weekend.

Being part of our community is important to us and inspires us to contribute in several ways. Community is the fabric of who we are and what we can be. Community partnerships set the foundation by which we live our lives. We need to be leaders and ensure our community’s success, to benefit ourselves, our families, and future generations.