MEET THE TEAM BEHIND CAPITIS
Experienced. Strategic. Results driven.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
Brock Frost shares how Capitis was built to create smart, secure lending opportunities for investors — and solve real problems for borrowers.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help borrowers access fast, flexible real estate financing while building a network of private investor capital to generate secured, fixed-income returns.
WHO WE ARE
Capitis is a licensed Ontario-based Mortgage Administrator (FSRA #13310) connecting private lenders with credible borrowers through short-term, first and second residential mortgages.
With 20+ years of combined experience, the Capitis team brings together deep expertise in mortgage brokerage, real estate investment, private lending, and regulatory compliance.
The 2nd Annual Investor Conference by Capitis, 2025
Ottawa, ON
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BROCK FROST
Founder & CEO
Brock brings 10+ years of hands-on experience in real estate investing and private lending. He has built a 250+ property portfolio valued at $50M+ and helped fund $58M+ in loans. A top 1% mortgage broker and published author, he leads Capitis with a focus on disciplined lending and long-term wealth building for investors, borrowers, and partners across Canada.
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KALEN SINHA
Chief of Staff
Kalen is an experienced asset manager and real estate investor who helps landlords turn properties into reliable, long-term passive income. With 10+ years in performance-driven leadership roles, he brings a systems-first, compliance-focused approach to managing residential and commercial assets across Ontario, with clear reporting and disciplined execution.
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HEIDI FAYEK
Chief Operating Officer
Heidi brings 15+ years of experience in commercial banking and real estate investment management. She specializes in deal structuring, investor relations, and end-to-end mortgage execution and administration—from documentation and onboarding to working with legal counsel, payment processing, and supporting smooth investment exits.
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IOULIIA EVITCHENKO
CPA & In-House Accountant
Iouliia is a CPA and founder of Avancel Professional Corporation. She manages Capitis’ accounting operations and contributes her expertise as a real estate investor.
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JULIE QUESNEL
Senior Underwriter
Julie reviews, analyzes, and vets every deal that comes through. She ensures each file is not only financially sound for investors, but also structured to support the borrower’s long-term financial success.
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SHAYNE HILLIER
Chief Technology Officer
Shayne is a technology entrepreneur with 25+ years spanning enterprise IT, cybersecurity-minded architecture, and SaaS. He’s built global mobile-to-Microsoft solutions, high-revenue eCommerce businesses, and scaled performance marketing in real estate. Today, he builds automation-driven platforms and integrations that help Capitis grow.
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AUGUST BINIAZ
Chief Investment Officer
August brings 10+ years of experience in private real estate and capital markets, with a strong track record in acquisitions, underwriting, and fund-level capital formation. He has helped scale a U.S. multifamily investment platform, building systems for asset management and investor reporting, and completed Harvard Business School’s Private Equity & Venture Capital program (2025). -

AVA BENESOCKY
Chief Capital Officer
Ava brings deep experience in real estate investing, capital markets, and investor communications. She co-founded CPI Capital, building its capital-formation and governance platform. An author and speaker, she co-hosts Real Estate Investing Demystified and has been featured in Forbes for investor education.
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BRAD VAN DE WALLE
Chief Real Estate Officer
Brad is a top 1% Canadian Realtor® and real estate investor with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering standout results. He has sold over $2B in real estate, owns 120+ units, and has completed $40M in developments with $100M+ in progress. He also operates multiple businesses generating $10M+ annually.
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DAVID OLEVSON
Chief Legal Officer - Litigation & Contracts
David Olevson is a Toronto-based lawyer that has been practicing exclusively in civil litigation for over a decade. David brings with him his wealth of experience in problem solving and dispute resolution. He is known for his ability to navigate disputes with creativity and conciseness. David practices law as a Partner at Zuber & Company LLP.
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FRANK AKUJOBI
Frank is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience across management consulting, private credit lending, and real estate investing. With a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, he brings deep expertise in risk management and cybersecurity, supporting public and private-sector clients. He’s active in investor networks and committed to community impact.
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JONATHAN HUZA
Chief Legal Office for Real Estate & Mortgages.
Jonathan supports investors, entrepreneurs, and families with Ontario-connected real estate, mortgage, and corporate transactions. Known for disciplined, efficient deal execution, he anticipates issues early and drives matters to clean closings. His litigation background adds a practical, risk-managed approach, and clients value his attentive, solutions-oriented style.