Richard D’Archivio

CFO, CCO and Managing Partner

Richard has responsibility and oversight for finance, compliance, human resources and information technology at Bonnefield. He is also a member of Bonnefield's Investment Committee. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with emphasis in investment and wealth management.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Richard was CFO at a leading distributor and investment fund manager of education savings solutions with over $5 billion in assets under management. Prior to that Richard was CFO of one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing independent investment fund managers with over $13 billion in assets under management at the time. Richard also has over eight years of public accounting experience with Deloitte LLP in the assurance and business advisory practice where he provided audit and consulting services.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Schulich School of Business, York University

Richard D’Archivio

CFO, CCO and Managing Partner

Richard has responsibility and oversight for finance, compliance, human resources and information technology at Bonnefield. He is also a member of Bonnefield's Investment Committee. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with emphasis in investment and wealth management.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Richard was CFO at a leading distributor and investment fund manager of education savings solutions with over $5 billion in assets under management. Prior to that Richard was CFO of one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing independent investment fund managers with over $13 billion in assets under management at the time. Richard also has over eight years of public accounting experience with Deloitte LLP in the assurance and business advisory practice where he provided audit and consulting services.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Schulich School of Business, York University

Sam Doyle

Partner

Sam leads Bonnefield’s Agribusiness initiatives and is a member of Bonnefield’s Management Committee.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sam was a Vice President at AGR Partners, a food and agribusiness focused private equity manager with over USD $1 billion in assets under management. Sam was a member of the investment team responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of investment opportunities across various agricultural sectors. Prior to that, Sam was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Co. in their Alternative Investments and Manager Selection division.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acadia University

Sam Doyle

Partner

Sam leads Bonnefield’s Agribusiness initiatives and is a member of Bonnefield’s Management Committee.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sam was a Vice President at AGR Partners, a food and agribusiness focused private equity manager with over USD $1 billion in assets under management. Sam was a member of the investment team responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of investment opportunities across various agricultural sectors. Prior to that, Sam was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Co. in their Alternative Investments and Manager Selection division.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acadia University

Tom Eisenhauer

CEO & Founding Partner

Tom is CEO of Bonnefield which he co-founded in 2009. He is responsible for the company’s overall operations and is also a member of Bonnefield's board of directors and its investment committee. He has a broad range of private equity investing, investment banking and merchant banking experience. 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.

Previously, Tom was Managing Director of TD Securities and the founder and head of TD’s technology investment banking operations. He was also a managing director of Lancaster Financial, a leading independent merger and acquisition advisory firm where he was employed from 1987 until it was acquired by TD Securities in 1995.

Education
ICD.D, Director’s Education Program, Institute of Corporate Directors & Rotman School of Business
M.A. Economics, Queen’s University
B.A. (Gold Medal) in Economics & Russian Literature, University of King’s College & Dalhousie University

Tom Eisenhauer

CEO & Founding Partner

Tom is CEO of Bonnefield which he co-founded in 2009. He is responsible for the company’s overall operations and is also a member of Bonnefield's board of directors and its investment committee. He has a broad range of private equity investing, investment banking and merchant banking experience. 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.

Previously, Tom was Managing Director of TD Securities and the founder and head of TD’s technology investment banking operations. He was also a managing director of Lancaster Financial, a leading independent merger and acquisition advisory firm where he was employed from 1987 until it was acquired by TD Securities in 1995.

Education
ICD.D, Director’s Education Program, Institute of Corporate Directors & Rotman School of Business
M.A. Economics, Queen’s University
B.A. (Gold Medal) in Economics & Russian Literature, University of King’s College & Dalhousie University

Andrea Gruza

President and Managing Partner

Andrea oversees Bonnefield activities across all business units, while having direct responsibility for driving fundraising, investor relations, and ESG activities. Additionally, Andrea has responsibility for new product development and is a key driver of the firm's long-term strategy. She is a member of both Bonnefield's farmland and agribusiness Investment Committees.

Andrea is a former investment banker with experience in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industry groups including agriculture, mining and financial institutions. Prior to investment banking, Andrea worked for Risk Management Solutions, the global leader in catastrophe risk modelling where she advised U.K., E.U., and Asian clients in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

Education

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MSc International Political Economy, The London School of Economics

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Carleton University

Andrea Gruza

President and Managing Partner

Andrea oversees Bonnefield activities across all business units, while having direct responsibility for driving fundraising, investor relations, and ESG activities. Additionally, Andrea has responsibility for new product development and is a key driver of the firm's long-term strategy. She is a member of both Bonnefield's farmland and agribusiness Investment Committees.

Andrea is a former investment banker with experience in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industry groups including agriculture, mining and financial institutions. Prior to investment banking, Andrea worked for Risk Management Solutions, the global leader in catastrophe risk modelling where she advised U.K., E.U., and Asian clients in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

Education

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MSc International Political Economy, The London School of Economics

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Carleton University

Richard D’Archivio

CFO, CCO and Managing Partner

Richard has responsibility and oversight for finance, compliance, human resources and information technology at Bonnefield. He is also a member of Bonnefield's Investment Committee. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with emphasis in investment and wealth management.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Richard was CFO at a leading distributor and investment fund manager of education savings solutions with over $5 billion in assets under management. Prior to that Richard was CFO of one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing independent investment fund managers with over $13 billion in assets under management at the time. Richard also has over eight years of public accounting experience with Deloitte LLP in the assurance and business advisory practice where he provided audit and consulting services.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Schulich School of Business, York University

Richard D’Archivio

CFO, CCO and Managing Partner

Richard has responsibility and oversight for finance, compliance, human resources and information technology at Bonnefield. He is also a member of Bonnefield's Investment Committee. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with emphasis in investment and wealth management.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Richard was CFO at a leading distributor and investment fund manager of education savings solutions with over $5 billion in assets under management. Prior to that Richard was CFO of one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing independent investment fund managers with over $13 billion in assets under management at the time. Richard also has over eight years of public accounting experience with Deloitte LLP in the assurance and business advisory practice where he provided audit and consulting services.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Schulich School of Business, York University

Sam Doyle

Partner

Sam leads Bonnefield’s Agribusiness initiatives and is a member of Bonnefield’s Management Committee.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sam was a Vice President at AGR Partners, a food and agribusiness focused private equity manager with over USD $1 billion in assets under management. Sam was a member of the investment team responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of investment opportunities across various agricultural sectors. Prior to that, Sam was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Co. in their Alternative Investments and Manager Selection division.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acadia University

Sam Doyle

Partner

Sam leads Bonnefield’s Agribusiness initiatives and is a member of Bonnefield’s Management Committee.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sam was a Vice President at AGR Partners, a food and agribusiness focused private equity manager with over USD $1 billion in assets under management. Sam was a member of the investment team responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of investment opportunities across various agricultural sectors. Prior to that, Sam was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Co. in their Alternative Investments and Manager Selection division.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acadia University

Tom Eisenhauer

CEO & Founding Partner

Tom is CEO of Bonnefield which he co-founded in 2009. He is responsible for the company’s overall operations and is also a member of Bonnefield's board of directors and its investment committee. He has a broad range of private equity investing, investment banking and merchant banking experience. 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.

Previously, Tom was Managing Director of TD Securities and the founder and head of TD’s technology investment banking operations. He was also a managing director of Lancaster Financial, a leading independent merger and acquisition advisory firm where he was employed from 1987 until it was acquired by TD Securities in 1995.

Education
ICD.D, Director’s Education Program, Institute of Corporate Directors & Rotman School of Business
M.A. Economics, Queen’s University
B.A. (Gold Medal) in Economics & Russian Literature, University of King’s College & Dalhousie University

Tom Eisenhauer

CEO & Founding Partner

Tom is CEO of Bonnefield which he co-founded in 2009. He is responsible for the company’s overall operations and is also a member of Bonnefield's board of directors and its investment committee. He has a broad range of private equity investing, investment banking and merchant banking experience. 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.

Previously, Tom was Managing Director of TD Securities and the founder and head of TD’s technology investment banking operations. He was also a managing director of Lancaster Financial, a leading independent merger and acquisition advisory firm where he was employed from 1987 until it was acquired by TD Securities in 1995.

Education
ICD.D, Director’s Education Program, Institute of Corporate Directors & Rotman School of Business
M.A. Economics, Queen’s University
B.A. (Gold Medal) in Economics & Russian Literature, University of King’s College & Dalhousie University

Andrea Gruza

President and Managing Partner

Andrea oversees Bonnefield activities across all business units, while having direct responsibility for driving fundraising, investor relations, and ESG activities. Additionally, Andrea has responsibility for new product development and is a key driver of the firm's long-term strategy. She is a member of both Bonnefield's farmland and agribusiness Investment Committees.

Andrea is a former investment banker with experience in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industry groups including agriculture, mining and financial institutions. Prior to investment banking, Andrea worked for Risk Management Solutions, the global leader in catastrophe risk modelling where she advised U.K., E.U., and Asian clients in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

Education

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MSc International Political Economy, The London School of Economics

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Carleton University

Andrea Gruza

President and Managing Partner

Andrea oversees Bonnefield activities across all business units, while having direct responsibility for driving fundraising, investor relations, and ESG activities. Additionally, Andrea has responsibility for new product development and is a key driver of the firm's long-term strategy. She is a member of both Bonnefield's farmland and agribusiness Investment Committees.

Andrea is a former investment banker with experience in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industry groups including agriculture, mining and financial institutions. Prior to investment banking, Andrea worked for Risk Management Solutions, the global leader in catastrophe risk modelling where she advised U.K., E.U., and Asian clients in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

Education

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MSc International Political Economy, The London School of Economics

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Carleton University

Christina Albers

Principal

Christina is the Manager of Legal Operations for Bonnefield. In her role, Christina assists with the acquisition and execution of leases within the Bonnefield portfolio.

Previously, Christina spent eight years as a law clerk at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, where she specialized in real estate acquisition and commercial finance. Prior to Gowlings, she worked as a law clerk in other high volume real estate practices.

In her spare time, Christina enjoys all things outdoors, including cross-country skiing and rowing.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph

Christina Albers

Principal

Christina is the Manager of Legal Operations for Bonnefield. In her role, Christina assists with the acquisition and execution of leases within the Bonnefield portfolio.

Previously, Christina spent eight years as a law clerk at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, where she specialized in real estate acquisition and commercial finance. Prior to Gowlings, she worked as a law clerk in other high volume real estate practices.

In her spare time, Christina enjoys all things outdoors, including cross-country skiing and rowing.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph

Sean Chamberlain

Sr. Property Manager

In his role as Property Manager, Sean is responsible for the management of Bonnefield's Eastern Canadian farmland properties.

Sean grew up on a small farm outside of Stanley, New Brunswick. With the farm fostering a love of all things living, he attended the University of New Brunswick obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduation, he began working in an agricultural microbiology lab testing seed potatoes for provincial certification as well as assisting in research projects investigating transmission of potato virus Y (PVY).

Sean previously worked at the Agriculture Technology start-up Resson Aerospace as their Agronomy Operations Manager. This position consisted of planning and executing numerous projects in Canada, the United States, and India regarding the building of detection algorithms for plant diseases. This role had him working with farmers from very different sectors, growing a wide variety of crops.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of New Brunswick

Sean Chamberlain

Sr. Property Manager

In his role as Property Manager, Sean is responsible for the management of Bonnefield's Eastern Canadian farmland properties.

Sean grew up on a small farm outside of Stanley, New Brunswick. With the farm fostering a love of all things living, he attended the University of New Brunswick obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduation, he began working in an agricultural microbiology lab testing seed potatoes for provincial certification as well as assisting in research projects investigating transmission of potato virus Y (PVY).

Sean previously worked at the Agriculture Technology start-up Resson Aerospace as their Agronomy Operations Manager. This position consisted of planning and executing numerous projects in Canada, the United States, and India regarding the building of detection algorithms for plant diseases. This role had him working with farmers from very different sectors, growing a wide variety of crops.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of New Brunswick

Bhushan Chiniah

Sr. Principal

Bhushan is responsible for portfolio management and asset optimization activities relating to Bonnefield's farmland funds.

Previously, Bhushan was an Associate Director within the Investments team at Willis Towers Watson in Toronto and was responsible for managing the investment portfolios of their Canadian delegated/OCIO clients across multiple asset classes. Prior to this, Bhushan worked in Willis Towers Watson's Melbourne office where he provided investment consulting services to institutional clients across Australia.

Education
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accounting) – Monash University, Australia Bachelor of Economics (Econometrics and Business Statistics) – Monash University, Australia

Bhushan Chiniah

Sr. Principal

Bhushan is responsible for portfolio management and asset optimization activities relating to Bonnefield's farmland funds.

Previously, Bhushan was an Associate Director within the Investments team at Willis Towers Watson in Toronto and was responsible for managing the investment portfolios of their Canadian delegated/OCIO clients across multiple asset classes. Prior to this, Bhushan worked in Willis Towers Watson's Melbourne office where he provided investment consulting services to institutional clients across Australia.

Education
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accounting) – Monash University, Australia Bachelor of Economics (Econometrics and Business Statistics) – Monash University, Australia

Cameron deGooyer

Principal

Cameron began with Bonnefield as a summer student and has supported multiple functions throughout his time at the firm including investor relations, fundraising and investments.

In his current role, Cameron supports portfolio management with a focus on fund analytics. He also leads Bonnefield's internal valuation process across the core farmland funds.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

 Master of Business Administration – Dalhousie University Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Economics – Saint Mary’s University

Cameron deGooyer

Principal

Cameron began with Bonnefield as a summer student and has supported multiple functions throughout his time at the firm including investor relations, fundraising and investments.

In his current role, Cameron supports portfolio management with a focus on fund analytics. He also leads Bonnefield's internal valuation process across the core farmland funds.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

 Master of Business Administration – Dalhousie University Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Economics – Saint Mary’s University

Sam Doyle

Partner

Sam leads Bonnefield’s Agribusiness initiatives and is a member of Bonnefield’s Management Committee.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sam was a Vice President at AGR Partners, a food and agribusiness focused private equity manager with over USD $1 billion in assets under management. Sam was a member of the investment team responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of investment opportunities across various agricultural sectors. Prior to that, Sam was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Co. in their Alternative Investments and Manager Selection division.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acadia University

Sam Doyle

Partner

Sam leads Bonnefield’s Agribusiness initiatives and is a member of Bonnefield’s Management Committee.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sam was a Vice President at AGR Partners, a food and agribusiness focused private equity manager with over USD $1 billion in assets under management. Sam was a member of the investment team responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of investment opportunities across various agricultural sectors. Prior to that, Sam was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Co. in their Alternative Investments and Manager Selection division.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acadia University

Jaime Gentles

Sr. Principal

Jaime contributes to the origination, evaluation, negotiation and structuring of investment opportunities for Bonnefield’s Agribusiness Fund across various sub sectors. He also plays an important role in the ongoing valuation of portfolio companies.

Having grown up on a banana and coffee farm in Jamaica, Jaime is very familiar with agriculture and the food industry. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Jaime gained experience in financial investment as an analyst for the institutional sales team at CI Investments.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Business Management, University of Tampa

Jaime Gentles

Sr. Principal

Jaime contributes to the origination, evaluation, negotiation and structuring of investment opportunities for Bonnefield’s Agribusiness Fund across various sub sectors. He also plays an important role in the ongoing valuation of portfolio companies.

Having grown up on a banana and coffee farm in Jamaica, Jaime is very familiar with agriculture and the food industry. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Jaime gained experience in financial investment as an analyst for the institutional sales team at CI Investments.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Business Management, University of Tampa

Christina Albers

Principal

Christina is the Manager of Legal Operations for Bonnefield. In her role, Christina assists with the acquisition and execution of leases within the Bonnefield portfolio.

Previously, Christina spent eight years as a law clerk at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, where she specialized in real estate acquisition and commercial finance. Prior to Gowlings, she worked as a law clerk in other high volume real estate practices.

In her spare time, Christina enjoys all things outdoors, including cross-country skiing and rowing.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph

Christina Albers

Principal

Christina is the Manager of Legal Operations for Bonnefield. In her role, Christina assists with the acquisition and execution of leases within the Bonnefield portfolio.

Previously, Christina spent eight years as a law clerk at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, where she specialized in real estate acquisition and commercial finance. Prior to Gowlings, she worked as a law clerk in other high volume real estate practices.

In her spare time, Christina enjoys all things outdoors, including cross-country skiing and rowing.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph

Sean Chamberlain

Sr. Property Manager

In his role as Property Manager, Sean is responsible for the management of Bonnefield's Eastern Canadian farmland properties.

Sean grew up on a small farm outside of Stanley, New Brunswick. With the farm fostering a love of all things living, he attended the University of New Brunswick obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduation, he began working in an agricultural microbiology lab testing seed potatoes for provincial certification as well as assisting in research projects investigating transmission of potato virus Y (PVY).

Sean previously worked at the Agriculture Technology start-up Resson Aerospace as their Agronomy Operations Manager. This position consisted of planning and executing numerous projects in Canada, the United States, and India regarding the building of detection algorithms for plant diseases. This role had him working with farmers from very different sectors, growing a wide variety of crops.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of New Brunswick

Sean Chamberlain

Sr. Property Manager

In his role as Property Manager, Sean is responsible for the management of Bonnefield's Eastern Canadian farmland properties.

Sean grew up on a small farm outside of Stanley, New Brunswick. With the farm fostering a love of all things living, he attended the University of New Brunswick obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduation, he began working in an agricultural microbiology lab testing seed potatoes for provincial certification as well as assisting in research projects investigating transmission of potato virus Y (PVY).

Sean previously worked at the Agriculture Technology start-up Resson Aerospace as their Agronomy Operations Manager. This position consisted of planning and executing numerous projects in Canada, the United States, and India regarding the building of detection algorithms for plant diseases. This role had him working with farmers from very different sectors, growing a wide variety of crops.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of New Brunswick

Bhushan Chiniah

Sr. Principal

Bhushan is responsible for portfolio management and asset optimization activities relating to Bonnefield's farmland funds.

Previously, Bhushan was an Associate Director within the Investments team at Willis Towers Watson in Toronto and was responsible for managing the investment portfolios of their Canadian delegated/OCIO clients across multiple asset classes. Prior to this, Bhushan worked in Willis Towers Watson's Melbourne office where he provided investment consulting services to institutional clients across Australia.

Education
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accounting) – Monash University, Australia Bachelor of Economics (Econometrics and Business Statistics) – Monash University, Australia

Bhushan Chiniah

Sr. Principal

Bhushan is responsible for portfolio management and asset optimization activities relating to Bonnefield's farmland funds.

Previously, Bhushan was an Associate Director within the Investments team at Willis Towers Watson in Toronto and was responsible for managing the investment portfolios of their Canadian delegated/OCIO clients across multiple asset classes. Prior to this, Bhushan worked in Willis Towers Watson's Melbourne office where he provided investment consulting services to institutional clients across Australia.

Education
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accounting) – Monash University, Australia Bachelor of Economics (Econometrics and Business Statistics) – Monash University, Australia

Cameron deGooyer

Principal

Cameron began with Bonnefield as a summer student and has supported multiple functions throughout his time at the firm including investor relations, fundraising and investments.

In his current role, Cameron supports portfolio management with a focus on fund analytics. He also leads Bonnefield's internal valuation process across the core farmland funds.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

 Master of Business Administration – Dalhousie University Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Economics – Saint Mary’s University

Cameron deGooyer

Principal

Cameron began with Bonnefield as a summer student and has supported multiple functions throughout his time at the firm including investor relations, fundraising and investments.

In his current role, Cameron supports portfolio management with a focus on fund analytics. He also leads Bonnefield's internal valuation process across the core farmland funds.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

 Master of Business Administration – Dalhousie University Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Economics – Saint Mary’s University

Sam Doyle

Partner

Sam leads Bonnefield’s Agribusiness initiatives and is a member of Bonnefield’s Management Committee.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sam was a Vice President at AGR Partners, a food and agribusiness focused private equity manager with over USD $1 billion in assets under management. Sam was a member of the investment team responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of investment opportunities across various agricultural sectors. Prior to that, Sam was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Co. in their Alternative Investments and Manager Selection division.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acadia University

Sam Doyle

Partner

Sam leads Bonnefield’s Agribusiness initiatives and is a member of Bonnefield’s Management Committee.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sam was a Vice President at AGR Partners, a food and agribusiness focused private equity manager with over USD $1 billion in assets under management. Sam was a member of the investment team responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of investment opportunities across various agricultural sectors. Prior to that, Sam was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Co. in their Alternative Investments and Manager Selection division.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acadia University

Jaime Gentles

Sr. Principal

Jaime contributes to the origination, evaluation, negotiation and structuring of investment opportunities for Bonnefield’s Agribusiness Fund across various sub sectors. He also plays an important role in the ongoing valuation of portfolio companies.

Having grown up on a banana and coffee farm in Jamaica, Jaime is very familiar with agriculture and the food industry. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Jaime gained experience in financial investment as an analyst for the institutional sales team at CI Investments.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Business Management, University of Tampa

Jaime Gentles

Sr. Principal

Jaime contributes to the origination, evaluation, negotiation and structuring of investment opportunities for Bonnefield’s Agribusiness Fund across various sub sectors. He also plays an important role in the ongoing valuation of portfolio companies.

Having grown up on a banana and coffee farm in Jamaica, Jaime is very familiar with agriculture and the food industry. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Jaime gained experience in financial investment as an analyst for the institutional sales team at CI Investments.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Business Management, University of Tampa

Wally Johnston

Advisor

As a co-founder of Bonnefield, Wally has supported the development of the firm's offering to the agricultural community. He continues to support Bonnefield's investmetn team and is a member of Bonnefield's farmland Investment Committee.

Wally’s passion for farming and his understanding of farm operators – their challenges, opportunities and sensibilities – comes directly from experience. He was raised on a farm in Carp, Ontario, which he subsequently purchased in 2000, and continued to operate as a cash crop and cow/calf beef business until 2007.

Prior to Bonnefield, Wally spent several years in construction and engineering, as well as real estate. He is a licensed real estate broker and previously built and managed a 30-person real estate office.

Education
Ontario Real Estate Association Sales Representative License
Ontario Real Estate Association Broker License

Wally Johnston

Advisor

As a co-founder of Bonnefield, Wally has supported the development of the firm's offering to the agricultural community. He continues to support Bonnefield's investmetn team and is a member of Bonnefield's farmland Investment Committee.

Wally’s passion for farming and his understanding of farm operators – their challenges, opportunities and sensibilities – comes directly from experience. He was raised on a farm in Carp, Ontario, which he subsequently purchased in 2000, and continued to operate as a cash crop and cow/calf beef business until 2007.

Prior to Bonnefield, Wally spent several years in construction and engineering, as well as real estate. He is a licensed real estate broker and previously built and managed a 30-person real estate office.

Education
Ontario Real Estate Association Sales Representative License
Ontario Real Estate Association Broker License

Mitchell King

Principal

In his role as a Principal on the Investment Management team, Mitchell is responsible for business development and underwriting acquisitions on the core farmland fund.

Mitchell has a passion for agriculture, having been raised on a cash crop farm outside of Uxbridge, Ontario, leading him to pursue an educational path focused on the industry. Mitchell completed an undergraduate degree in Agriculture Business and a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Guelph. He has worked as an Oilseed Trader with Bunge Canada and has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Guelph.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Candidate Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), Food and Agriculture Business, University of Guelph Master of Science, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Guelph

Mitchell King

Principal

In his role as a Principal on the Investment Management team, Mitchell is responsible for business development and underwriting acquisitions on the core farmland fund.

Mitchell has a passion for agriculture, having been raised on a cash crop farm outside of Uxbridge, Ontario, leading him to pursue an educational path focused on the industry. Mitchell completed an undergraduate degree in Agriculture Business and a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Guelph. He has worked as an Oilseed Trader with Bunge Canada and has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Guelph.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Candidate Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), Food and Agriculture Business, University of Guelph Master of Science, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Guelph

Marin MacNamara

Principal

Marin leads the Property Management group at Bonnefield, overseeing farmland management activities relating to Bonnefield's core farmland funds.

Previously, Marin has worked in the agricultural industry in New Zealand, Western Canada, and the United States, chiefly in crop research and agronomy. Marin was raised on a farm in Dufferin County, Ontario and now operates a cash crop and livestock farm with her husband.

Education
Master of Commerce, Agricultural Management, Lincoln University
Bachelor of Commerce, Agricultural Business, University of Guelph

Marin MacNamara

Principal

Marin leads the Property Management group at Bonnefield, overseeing farmland management activities relating to Bonnefield's core farmland funds.

Previously, Marin has worked in the agricultural industry in New Zealand, Western Canada, and the United States, chiefly in crop research and agronomy. Marin was raised on a farm in Dufferin County, Ontario and now operates a cash crop and livestock farm with her husband.

Education
Master of Commerce, Agricultural Management, Lincoln University
Bachelor of Commerce, Agricultural Business, University of Guelph

Jeff McAllister

Advisor

Jeff is a member of Bonnefield's core farmland Valuation Committee and Investment Committee. Jeff is no stranger to the farmign business, having spent much of his youth and summers working on his family’s farm on Manitoulin Island.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Jeff worked in the Banking and Capital Markets group at Ernst & Young, where he obtained his CPA, CA designation. There, he provided audit and advisory work to complex financial institutions including banks, funds and private equity clients.

Education
CFA Charterholder
CPA, CA – Ernst & Young LLP
Honours Business Administration Degree, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Science (Honours – Chemistry) University of Western Ontario

Jeff McAllister

Advisor

Jeff is a member of Bonnefield's core farmland Valuation Committee and Investment Committee. Jeff is no stranger to the farmign business, having spent much of his youth and summers working on his family’s farm on Manitoulin Island.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Jeff worked in the Banking and Capital Markets group at Ernst & Young, where he obtained his CPA, CA designation. There, he provided audit and advisory work to complex financial institutions including banks, funds and private equity clients.

Education
CFA Charterholder
CPA, CA – Ernst & Young LLP
Honours Business Administration Degree, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Science (Honours – Chemistry) University of Western Ontario

Linda Richters

Legal Administrator

In her role, Linda supports with the new lease, lease renewal and disposition process for properties in Bonnefield's farmland fund

Linda has over thirty years of real estate experience from various law firms, municipal and federal government agencies. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Linda spent six years as a leasing assistant at the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

Education
Law Clerk Program, Algonquin College
Legal Secretarial Program, Mohawk College

Linda Richters

Legal Administrator

In her role, Linda supports with the new lease, lease renewal and disposition process for properties in Bonnefield's farmland fund

Linda has over thirty years of real estate experience from various law firms, municipal and federal government agencies. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Linda spent six years as a leasing assistant at the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

Education
Law Clerk Program, Algonquin College
Legal Secretarial Program, Mohawk College

Alayna Schmidt

Property Manager

In her role as Property Manager, Alayna is responsible for activities in Bonnefield’s Western Canadian Farmland Portfolio. Alayna grew up on a small grain farm outside of Tofield, Alberta. With a passion for agriculture and desire to have a hands-on learning experience, she attended Lakeland College to complete her Crop Technology diploma, where she was the General Manager of the Student Managed Farm. She then continued on to obtain her Bachelor of Management business degree through Athabasca University. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Alayna worked for BASF in the northern Alberta Peace River region as a Business Representative.

Alayna Schmidt

Property Manager

In her role as Property Manager, Alayna is responsible for activities in Bonnefield’s Western Canadian Farmland Portfolio. Alayna grew up on a small grain farm outside of Tofield, Alberta. With a passion for agriculture and desire to have a hands-on learning experience, she attended Lakeland College to complete her Crop Technology diploma, where she was the General Manager of the Student Managed Farm. She then continued on to obtain her Bachelor of Management business degree through Athabasca University. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Alayna worked for BASF in the northern Alberta Peace River region as a Business Representative.

Wally Johnston

Advisor

As a co-founder of Bonnefield, Wally has supported the development of the firm's offering to the agricultural community. He continues to support Bonnefield's investmetn team and is a member of Bonnefield's farmland Investment Committee.

Wally’s passion for farming and his understanding of farm operators – their challenges, opportunities and sensibilities – comes directly from experience. He was raised on a farm in Carp, Ontario, which he subsequently purchased in 2000, and continued to operate as a cash crop and cow/calf beef business until 2007.

Prior to Bonnefield, Wally spent several years in construction and engineering, as well as real estate. He is a licensed real estate broker and previously built and managed a 30-person real estate office.

Education
Ontario Real Estate Association Sales Representative License
Ontario Real Estate Association Broker License

Wally Johnston

Advisor

As a co-founder of Bonnefield, Wally has supported the development of the firm's offering to the agricultural community. He continues to support Bonnefield's investmetn team and is a member of Bonnefield's farmland Investment Committee.

Wally’s passion for farming and his understanding of farm operators – their challenges, opportunities and sensibilities – comes directly from experience. He was raised on a farm in Carp, Ontario, which he subsequently purchased in 2000, and continued to operate as a cash crop and cow/calf beef business until 2007.

Prior to Bonnefield, Wally spent several years in construction and engineering, as well as real estate. He is a licensed real estate broker and previously built and managed a 30-person real estate office.

Education
Ontario Real Estate Association Sales Representative License
Ontario Real Estate Association Broker License

Mitchell King

Principal

In his role as a Principal on the Investment Management team, Mitchell is responsible for business development and underwriting acquisitions on the core farmland fund.

Mitchell has a passion for agriculture, having been raised on a cash crop farm outside of Uxbridge, Ontario, leading him to pursue an educational path focused on the industry. Mitchell completed an undergraduate degree in Agriculture Business and a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Guelph. He has worked as an Oilseed Trader with Bunge Canada and has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Guelph.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Candidate Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), Food and Agriculture Business, University of Guelph Master of Science, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Guelph

Mitchell King

Principal

In his role as a Principal on the Investment Management team, Mitchell is responsible for business development and underwriting acquisitions on the core farmland fund.

Mitchell has a passion for agriculture, having been raised on a cash crop farm outside of Uxbridge, Ontario, leading him to pursue an educational path focused on the industry. Mitchell completed an undergraduate degree in Agriculture Business and a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Guelph. He has worked as an Oilseed Trader with Bunge Canada and has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Guelph.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Candidate Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), Food and Agriculture Business, University of Guelph Master of Science, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Guelph

Marin MacNamara

Principal

Marin leads the Property Management group at Bonnefield, overseeing farmland management activities relating to Bonnefield's core farmland funds.

Previously, Marin has worked in the agricultural industry in New Zealand, Western Canada, and the United States, chiefly in crop research and agronomy. Marin was raised on a farm in Dufferin County, Ontario and now operates a cash crop and livestock farm with her husband.

Education
Master of Commerce, Agricultural Management, Lincoln University
Bachelor of Commerce, Agricultural Business, University of Guelph

Marin MacNamara

Principal

Marin leads the Property Management group at Bonnefield, overseeing farmland management activities relating to Bonnefield's core farmland funds.

Previously, Marin has worked in the agricultural industry in New Zealand, Western Canada, and the United States, chiefly in crop research and agronomy. Marin was raised on a farm in Dufferin County, Ontario and now operates a cash crop and livestock farm with her husband.

Education
Master of Commerce, Agricultural Management, Lincoln University
Bachelor of Commerce, Agricultural Business, University of Guelph

Jeff McAllister

Advisor

Jeff is a member of Bonnefield's core farmland Valuation Committee and Investment Committee. Jeff is no stranger to the farmign business, having spent much of his youth and summers working on his family’s farm on Manitoulin Island.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Jeff worked in the Banking and Capital Markets group at Ernst & Young, where he obtained his CPA, CA designation. There, he provided audit and advisory work to complex financial institutions including banks, funds and private equity clients.

Education
CFA Charterholder
CPA, CA – Ernst & Young LLP
Honours Business Administration Degree, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Science (Honours – Chemistry) University of Western Ontario

Jeff McAllister

Advisor

Jeff is a member of Bonnefield's core farmland Valuation Committee and Investment Committee. Jeff is no stranger to the farmign business, having spent much of his youth and summers working on his family’s farm on Manitoulin Island.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Jeff worked in the Banking and Capital Markets group at Ernst & Young, where he obtained his CPA, CA designation. There, he provided audit and advisory work to complex financial institutions including banks, funds and private equity clients.

Education
CFA Charterholder
CPA, CA – Ernst & Young LLP
Honours Business Administration Degree, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Science (Honours – Chemistry) University of Western Ontario

Linda Richters

Legal Administrator

In her role, Linda supports with the new lease, lease renewal and disposition process for properties in Bonnefield's farmland fund

Linda has over thirty years of real estate experience from various law firms, municipal and federal government agencies. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Linda spent six years as a leasing assistant at the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

Education
Law Clerk Program, Algonquin College
Legal Secretarial Program, Mohawk College

Linda Richters

Legal Administrator

In her role, Linda supports with the new lease, lease renewal and disposition process for properties in Bonnefield's farmland fund

Linda has over thirty years of real estate experience from various law firms, municipal and federal government agencies. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Linda spent six years as a leasing assistant at the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

Education
Law Clerk Program, Algonquin College
Legal Secretarial Program, Mohawk College

Alayna Schmidt

Property Manager

In her role as Property Manager, Alayna is responsible for activities in Bonnefield’s Western Canadian Farmland Portfolio. Alayna grew up on a small grain farm outside of Tofield, Alberta. With a passion for agriculture and desire to have a hands-on learning experience, she attended Lakeland College to complete her Crop Technology diploma, where she was the General Manager of the Student Managed Farm. She then continued on to obtain her Bachelor of Management business degree through Athabasca University. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Alayna worked for BASF in the northern Alberta Peace River region as a Business Representative.

Alayna Schmidt

Property Manager

In her role as Property Manager, Alayna is responsible for activities in Bonnefield’s Western Canadian Farmland Portfolio. Alayna grew up on a small grain farm outside of Tofield, Alberta. With a passion for agriculture and desire to have a hands-on learning experience, she attended Lakeland College to complete her Crop Technology diploma, where she was the General Manager of the Student Managed Farm. She then continued on to obtain her Bachelor of Management business degree through Athabasca University. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Alayna worked for BASF in the northern Alberta Peace River region as a Business Representative.

Ethan Shantz

Analyst

In his role as Analyst with Bonnefield, Ethan supports the Farmland Funds team across several areas including portfolio management, valuation, and business development.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Ethan worked at MNP Corporate Finance in Calgary as an Associate. Ethan received his BBA in Finance with a minor in Economics from St. Francis Xavier University.

Education
Registered Student of the CBV Institute
Bachelor of Business Administration, St. Francis Xavier University

Ethan Shantz

Analyst

In his role as Analyst with Bonnefield, Ethan supports the Farmland Funds team across several areas including portfolio management, valuation, and business development.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Ethan worked at MNP Corporate Finance in Calgary as an Associate. Ethan received his BBA in Finance with a minor in Economics from St. Francis Xavier University.

Education
Registered Student of the CBV Institute
Bachelor of Business Administration, St. Francis Xavier University

Chelsea Carter

Principal

Chelsea is a member of the Capital Markets team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Chelsea was Senior Associate of Investor Relations at Fengate Asset Management, a Toronto-based alternative investment management firm, where she was responsible for supporting relationships with existing and prospective investors and managing key business development initiatives across the firm. Previously, Chelsea was Director of Investor Relations at DRI Capital managing the firm’s investor relations function, and spent several years at Scotia Wealth Management providing investment advice and overall portfolio strategy to advisors.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Trinity College

Chelsea Carter

Principal

Chelsea is a member of the Capital Markets team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Chelsea was Senior Associate of Investor Relations at Fengate Asset Management, a Toronto-based alternative investment management firm, where she was responsible for supporting relationships with existing and prospective investors and managing key business development initiatives across the firm. Previously, Chelsea was Director of Investor Relations at DRI Capital managing the firm’s investor relations function, and spent several years at Scotia Wealth Management providing investment advice and overall portfolio strategy to advisors.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Trinity College

Emilia Cooper

Analyst

Emilia is a member of the Capital Market team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations, fundraising activities, and ESG-related initiatives. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Emilia worked as a Licensed Client Services Associate at BMO Nesbitt Burns, providing support to a portfolio manager and the broader private wealth network.

Education
Certificate in ESG Investing, CFA Institute
Bachelor of Commerce, Smith School of Business at Queen’s University

Emilia Cooper

Analyst

Emilia is a member of the Capital Market team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations, fundraising activities, and ESG-related initiatives. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Emilia worked as a Licensed Client Services Associate at BMO Nesbitt Burns, providing support to a portfolio manager and the broader private wealth network.

Education
Certificate in ESG Investing, CFA Institute
Bachelor of Commerce, Smith School of Business at Queen’s University

Christian Eisenhauer

Associate

In his role, Christian supports Bonnefield's investment and capital markets activities with a focus on sustainability and ESG. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Christian received a Master of Management degree from the Schulich School of Business and worked as a materials engineer.

Education
Master of Management, Schulich School of Business
Bachelor of Materials Engineering, Dalhousie University

Christian Eisenhauer

Associate

In his role, Christian supports Bonnefield's investment and capital markets activities with a focus on sustainability and ESG. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Christian received a Master of Management degree from the Schulich School of Business and worked as a materials engineer.

Education
Master of Management, Schulich School of Business
Bachelor of Materials Engineering, Dalhousie University

Andrea Gruza

President and Managing Partner

Andrea oversees Bonnefield activities across all business units, while having direct responsibility for driving fundraising, investor relations, and ESG activities. Additionally, Andrea has responsibility for new product development and is a key driver of the firm's long-term strategy. She is a member of both Bonnefield's farmland and agribusiness Investment Committees.

Andrea is a former investment banker with experience in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industry groups including agriculture, mining and financial institutions. Prior to investment banking, Andrea worked for Risk Management Solutions, the global leader in catastrophe risk modelling where she advised U.K., E.U., and Asian clients in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

Education

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MSc International Political Economy, The London School of Economics

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Carleton University

Andrea Gruza

President and Managing Partner

Andrea oversees Bonnefield activities across all business units, while having direct responsibility for driving fundraising, investor relations, and ESG activities. Additionally, Andrea has responsibility for new product development and is a key driver of the firm's long-term strategy. She is a member of both Bonnefield's farmland and agribusiness Investment Committees.

Andrea is a former investment banker with experience in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industry groups including agriculture, mining and financial institutions. Prior to investment banking, Andrea worked for Risk Management Solutions, the global leader in catastrophe risk modelling where she advised U.K., E.U., and Asian clients in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

Education

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MSc International Political Economy, The London School of Economics

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Carleton University

Joy Yang

Principal

Joy is a member of the Capital Markets team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Joy was a Senior Associate in the Client and Product Solutions group at Onex, a Toronto-based alternative investment management firm, where she was responsible for the company’s fundraising and investor relations efforts across both private equity and credit. Prior to that, Joy worked in the Investment Banking division at Scotiabank where she focused on the consumer, industrial and retail sector.

Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management, University of Waterloo
Master of Accounting, University of Waterloo

Joy Yang

Principal

Joy is a member of the Capital Markets team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Joy was a Senior Associate in the Client and Product Solutions group at Onex, a Toronto-based alternative investment management firm, where she was responsible for the company’s fundraising and investor relations efforts across both private equity and credit. Prior to that, Joy worked in the Investment Banking division at Scotiabank where she focused on the consumer, industrial and retail sector.

Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management, University of Waterloo
Master of Accounting, University of Waterloo

Chelsea Carter

Principal

Chelsea is a member of the Capital Markets team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Chelsea was Senior Associate of Investor Relations at Fengate Asset Management, a Toronto-based alternative investment management firm, where she was responsible for supporting relationships with existing and prospective investors and managing key business development initiatives across the firm. Previously, Chelsea was Director of Investor Relations at DRI Capital managing the firm’s investor relations function, and spent several years at Scotia Wealth Management providing investment advice and overall portfolio strategy to advisors.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Trinity College

Chelsea Carter

Principal

Chelsea is a member of the Capital Markets team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Chelsea was Senior Associate of Investor Relations at Fengate Asset Management, a Toronto-based alternative investment management firm, where she was responsible for supporting relationships with existing and prospective investors and managing key business development initiatives across the firm. Previously, Chelsea was Director of Investor Relations at DRI Capital managing the firm’s investor relations function, and spent several years at Scotia Wealth Management providing investment advice and overall portfolio strategy to advisors.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Trinity College

Emilia Cooper

Analyst

Emilia is a member of the Capital Market team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations, fundraising activities, and ESG-related initiatives. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Emilia worked as a Licensed Client Services Associate at BMO Nesbitt Burns, providing support to a portfolio manager and the broader private wealth network.

Education
Certificate in ESG Investing, CFA Institute
Bachelor of Commerce, Smith School of Business at Queen’s University

Emilia Cooper

Analyst

Emilia is a member of the Capital Market team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations, fundraising activities, and ESG-related initiatives. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Emilia worked as a Licensed Client Services Associate at BMO Nesbitt Burns, providing support to a portfolio manager and the broader private wealth network.

Education
Certificate in ESG Investing, CFA Institute
Bachelor of Commerce, Smith School of Business at Queen’s University

Christian Eisenhauer

Associate

In his role, Christian supports Bonnefield's investment and capital markets activities with a focus on sustainability and ESG. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Christian received a Master of Management degree from the Schulich School of Business and worked as a materials engineer.

Education
Master of Management, Schulich School of Business
Bachelor of Materials Engineering, Dalhousie University

Christian Eisenhauer

Associate

In his role, Christian supports Bonnefield's investment and capital markets activities with a focus on sustainability and ESG. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Christian received a Master of Management degree from the Schulich School of Business and worked as a materials engineer.

Education
Master of Management, Schulich School of Business
Bachelor of Materials Engineering, Dalhousie University

Andrea Gruza

President and Managing Partner

Andrea oversees Bonnefield activities across all business units, while having direct responsibility for driving fundraising, investor relations, and ESG activities. Additionally, Andrea has responsibility for new product development and is a key driver of the firm's long-term strategy. She is a member of both Bonnefield's farmland and agribusiness Investment Committees.

Andrea is a former investment banker with experience in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industry groups including agriculture, mining and financial institutions. Prior to investment banking, Andrea worked for Risk Management Solutions, the global leader in catastrophe risk modelling where she advised U.K., E.U., and Asian clients in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

Education

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MSc International Political Economy, The London School of Economics

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Carleton University

Andrea Gruza

President and Managing Partner

Andrea oversees Bonnefield activities across all business units, while having direct responsibility for driving fundraising, investor relations, and ESG activities. Additionally, Andrea has responsibility for new product development and is a key driver of the firm's long-term strategy. She is a member of both Bonnefield's farmland and agribusiness Investment Committees.

Andrea is a former investment banker with experience in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industry groups including agriculture, mining and financial institutions. Prior to investment banking, Andrea worked for Risk Management Solutions, the global leader in catastrophe risk modelling where she advised U.K., E.U., and Asian clients in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

Education

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MSc International Political Economy, The London School of Economics

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Carleton University

Joy Yang

Principal

Joy is a member of the Capital Markets team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Joy was a Senior Associate in the Client and Product Solutions group at Onex, a Toronto-based alternative investment management firm, where she was responsible for the company’s fundraising and investor relations efforts across both private equity and credit. Prior to that, Joy worked in the Investment Banking division at Scotiabank where she focused on the consumer, industrial and retail sector.

Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management, University of Waterloo
Master of Accounting, University of Waterloo

Joy Yang

Principal

Joy is a member of the Capital Markets team at Bonnefield, supporting the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Joy was a Senior Associate in the Client and Product Solutions group at Onex, a Toronto-based alternative investment management firm, where she was responsible for the company’s fundraising and investor relations efforts across both private equity and credit. Prior to that, Joy worked in the Investment Banking division at Scotiabank where she focused on the consumer, industrial and retail sector.

Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management, University of Waterloo
Master of Accounting, University of Waterloo

Lee Boelsma

Manager

Lee is responsible for managing Bonnefield's IT infrastructure and technological growth. With more than 10 years experience in IT, Lee is driven towards developing strategies to boost overall internal productivity across all major IT and data platforms.

Previously, Lee worked as an IT Systems Analyst at Colonnade Investments where his main focus was developing internal IT tools and supporting their Data Platform. Prior to this, Lee was the IT Systems Administrator for the Ottawa-born eco-friendly department store, terra20, where he built and managed the organization's IT infrastructure and data platform from the ground up since the store's inception in 2012.

Lee Boelsma

Manager

Lee is responsible for managing Bonnefield's IT infrastructure and technological growth. With more than 10 years experience in IT, Lee is driven towards developing strategies to boost overall internal productivity across all major IT and data platforms.

Previously, Lee worked as an IT Systems Analyst at Colonnade Investments where his main focus was developing internal IT tools and supporting their Data Platform. Prior to this, Lee was the IT Systems Administrator for the Ottawa-born eco-friendly department store, terra20, where he built and managed the organization's IT infrastructure and data platform from the ground up since the store's inception in 2012.

Sabrina Chamberland

Sr. Accountant

In her role, Sabrina supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield’s operating companies and funds. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sabrina worked as an Accounting Clerk in the legal industry. In addition to completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Ottawa, Sabrina is currently studying Business Accounting at Algonquin College.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Fine Arts – University of Ottawa

Sabrina Chamberland

Sr. Accountant

In her role, Sabrina supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield’s operating companies and funds. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sabrina worked as an Accounting Clerk in the legal industry. In addition to completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Ottawa, Sabrina is currently studying Business Accounting at Algonquin College.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Fine Arts – University of Ottawa

Richard D’Archivio

CFO, CCO and Managing Partner

Richard has responsibility and oversight for finance, compliance, human resources and information technology at Bonnefield. He is also a member of Bonnefield's Investment Committee. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with emphasis in investment and wealth management.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Richard was CFO at a leading distributor and investment fund manager of education savings solutions with over $5 billion in assets under management. Prior to that Richard was CFO of one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing independent investment fund managers with over $13 billion in assets under management at the time. Richard also has over eight years of public accounting experience with Deloitte LLP in the assurance and business advisory practice where he provided audit and consulting services.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Schulich School of Business, York University

Richard D’Archivio

CFO, CCO and Managing Partner

Richard has responsibility and oversight for finance, compliance, human resources and information technology at Bonnefield. He is also a member of Bonnefield's Investment Committee. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with emphasis in investment and wealth management.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Richard was CFO at a leading distributor and investment fund manager of education savings solutions with over $5 billion in assets under management. Prior to that Richard was CFO of one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing independent investment fund managers with over $13 billion in assets under management at the time. Richard also has over eight years of public accounting experience with Deloitte LLP in the assurance and business advisory practice where he provided audit and consulting services.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Schulich School of Business, York University

Jaco Jordaan

Principal, Property Controller

Jaco is a Senior Fund Accountant for Bonnefield. In his role, he supports the core fund and property accounting functions of Bonnefield's investment funds. Jaco comes to Bonnefield with years of accounting experience across a range of multi-national companies including BASF, Flowserve and Givaudan.

Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Management Honours, University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce in Finance, University of Johannesburg

Jaco Jordaan

Principal, Property Controller

Jaco is a Senior Fund Accountant for Bonnefield. In his role, he supports the core fund and property accounting functions of Bonnefield's investment funds. Jaco comes to Bonnefield with years of accounting experience across a range of multi-national companies including BASF, Flowserve and Givaudan.

Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Management Honours, University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce in Finance, University of Johannesburg

Nabil Kamdar

Principal, Fund Controller

In his role, Nabil supports the finance, accounting, tax, and investor reporting functions of the Firm's investment funds. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Nabil spent over three years at Dawson Partners, a Private Equity Secondaries firm, where he was responsible for all financial reporting and performance reporting needs on the Investment Finance team. Nabil began his career at PwC in the Finance Services Audit practice and at KPMG in the Finance Institutions and Real Estate Audit Practice.

Education
Charted Professional Accountant (CPA)
Master of Professional Accounting, University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Sciences, University of British Columbia

Nabil Kamdar

Principal, Fund Controller

In his role, Nabil supports the finance, accounting, tax, and investor reporting functions of the Firm's investment funds. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Nabil spent over three years at Dawson Partners, a Private Equity Secondaries firm, where he was responsible for all financial reporting and performance reporting needs on the Investment Finance team. Nabil began his career at PwC in the Finance Services Audit practice and at KPMG in the Finance Institutions and Real Estate Audit Practice.

Education
Charted Professional Accountant (CPA)
Master of Professional Accounting, University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Sciences, University of British Columbia

Thanuyan Kugakumaran

Analyst

Thanuyan supports Bonnefield's IT operations with a focus on supporting technological growth and enhancement across the organization. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Thanuyan was an IT Analyst on AON Plc.'s Global Access Operations team.

Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ryerson University

Thanuyan Kugakumaran

Analyst

Thanuyan supports Bonnefield's IT operations with a focus on supporting technological growth and enhancement across the organization. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Thanuyan was an IT Analyst on AON Plc.'s Global Access Operations team.

Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ryerson University

Lee Boelsma

Manager

Lee is responsible for managing Bonnefield's IT infrastructure and technological growth. With more than 10 years experience in IT, Lee is driven towards developing strategies to boost overall internal productivity across all major IT and data platforms.

Previously, Lee worked as an IT Systems Analyst at Colonnade Investments where his main focus was developing internal IT tools and supporting their Data Platform. Prior to this, Lee was the IT Systems Administrator for the Ottawa-born eco-friendly department store, terra20, where he built and managed the organization's IT infrastructure and data platform from the ground up since the store's inception in 2012.

Lee Boelsma

Manager

Lee is responsible for managing Bonnefield's IT infrastructure and technological growth. With more than 10 years experience in IT, Lee is driven towards developing strategies to boost overall internal productivity across all major IT and data platforms.

Previously, Lee worked as an IT Systems Analyst at Colonnade Investments where his main focus was developing internal IT tools and supporting their Data Platform. Prior to this, Lee was the IT Systems Administrator for the Ottawa-born eco-friendly department store, terra20, where he built and managed the organization's IT infrastructure and data platform from the ground up since the store's inception in 2012.

Sabrina Chamberland

Sr. Accountant

In her role, Sabrina supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield’s operating companies and funds. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sabrina worked as an Accounting Clerk in the legal industry. In addition to completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Ottawa, Sabrina is currently studying Business Accounting at Algonquin College.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Fine Arts – University of Ottawa

Sabrina Chamberland

Sr. Accountant

In her role, Sabrina supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield’s operating companies and funds. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sabrina worked as an Accounting Clerk in the legal industry. In addition to completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Ottawa, Sabrina is currently studying Business Accounting at Algonquin College.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Fine Arts – University of Ottawa

Richard D’Archivio

CFO, CCO and Managing Partner

Richard has responsibility and oversight for finance, compliance, human resources and information technology at Bonnefield. He is also a member of Bonnefield's Investment Committee. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with emphasis in investment and wealth management.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Richard was CFO at a leading distributor and investment fund manager of education savings solutions with over $5 billion in assets under management. Prior to that Richard was CFO of one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing independent investment fund managers with over $13 billion in assets under management at the time. Richard also has over eight years of public accounting experience with Deloitte LLP in the assurance and business advisory practice where he provided audit and consulting services.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Schulich School of Business, York University

Richard D’Archivio

CFO, CCO and Managing Partner

Richard has responsibility and oversight for finance, compliance, human resources and information technology at Bonnefield. He is also a member of Bonnefield's Investment Committee. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with emphasis in investment and wealth management.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Richard was CFO at a leading distributor and investment fund manager of education savings solutions with over $5 billion in assets under management. Prior to that Richard was CFO of one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing independent investment fund managers with over $13 billion in assets under management at the time. Richard also has over eight years of public accounting experience with Deloitte LLP in the assurance and business advisory practice where he provided audit and consulting services.

Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Schulich School of Business, York University

Jaco Jordaan

Principal, Property Controller

Jaco is a Senior Fund Accountant for Bonnefield. In his role, he supports the core fund and property accounting functions of Bonnefield's investment funds. Jaco comes to Bonnefield with years of accounting experience across a range of multi-national companies including BASF, Flowserve and Givaudan.

Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Management Honours, University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce in Finance, University of Johannesburg

Jaco Jordaan

Principal, Property Controller

Jaco is a Senior Fund Accountant for Bonnefield. In his role, he supports the core fund and property accounting functions of Bonnefield's investment funds. Jaco comes to Bonnefield with years of accounting experience across a range of multi-national companies including BASF, Flowserve and Givaudan.

Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Management Honours, University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce in Finance, University of Johannesburg

Nabil Kamdar

Principal, Fund Controller

In his role, Nabil supports the finance, accounting, tax, and investor reporting functions of the Firm's investment funds. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Nabil spent over three years at Dawson Partners, a Private Equity Secondaries firm, where he was responsible for all financial reporting and performance reporting needs on the Investment Finance team. Nabil began his career at PwC in the Finance Services Audit practice and at KPMG in the Finance Institutions and Real Estate Audit Practice.

Education
Charted Professional Accountant (CPA)
Master of Professional Accounting, University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Sciences, University of British Columbia

Nabil Kamdar

Principal, Fund Controller

In his role, Nabil supports the finance, accounting, tax, and investor reporting functions of the Firm's investment funds. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Nabil spent over three years at Dawson Partners, a Private Equity Secondaries firm, where he was responsible for all financial reporting and performance reporting needs on the Investment Finance team. Nabil began his career at PwC in the Finance Services Audit practice and at KPMG in the Finance Institutions and Real Estate Audit Practice.

Education
Charted Professional Accountant (CPA)
Master of Professional Accounting, University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Sciences, University of British Columbia

Thanuyan Kugakumaran

Analyst

Thanuyan supports Bonnefield's IT operations with a focus on supporting technological growth and enhancement across the organization. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Thanuyan was an IT Analyst on AON Plc.'s Global Access Operations team.

Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ryerson University

Thanuyan Kugakumaran

Analyst

Thanuyan supports Bonnefield's IT operations with a focus on supporting technological growth and enhancement across the organization. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Thanuyan was an IT Analyst on AON Plc.'s Global Access Operations team.

Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ryerson University

Clare Lei

Sr. Principal

Clare oversees the Investment Finance activities at Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Clare was a Director of Finance with Brookfield Asset Management. Her diverse experience also includes working at a boutique private equity fund, a multinational corporation, and the International Tax Group of a public accounting firm.

Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
Canadian In-depth Tax Level I to III
Master of Business Taxation (U.S.), University of Southern California (Highest Honors)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Simon Fraser University (Highest Honors)

Clare Lei

Sr. Principal

Clare oversees the Investment Finance activities at Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Clare was a Director of Finance with Brookfield Asset Management. Her diverse experience also includes working at a boutique private equity fund, a multinational corporation, and the International Tax Group of a public accounting firm.

Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
Canadian In-depth Tax Level I to III
Master of Business Taxation (U.S.), University of Southern California (Highest Honors)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Simon Fraser University (Highest Honors)

Wesley Lem

Fund Accountant

Wesley supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Wesley worked as a fund accountant for a fund administrator with over $7 billion in assets under management.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Administrative Studies with Honours, York University

Wesley Lem

Fund Accountant

Wesley supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Wesley worked as a fund accountant for a fund administrator with over $7 billion in assets under management.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Administrative Studies with Honours, York University

Teodora Milinova

Sr. Accountant

In her role as Senior Accountant, Teodora directly supports the management of Bonnefield's core corporate accounting activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Teodora was a Regional Accountant for Cactus Club Café in Vancouver. She was inspired to join Bonnefield because of the mission to preserve farmland for farming and is currently pursuing her CPA designation.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) student
Bachelor of Commerce, Thompson Rivers University

Teodora Milinova

Sr. Accountant

In her role as Senior Accountant, Teodora directly supports the management of Bonnefield's core corporate accounting activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Teodora was a Regional Accountant for Cactus Club Café in Vancouver. She was inspired to join Bonnefield because of the mission to preserve farmland for farming and is currently pursuing her CPA designation.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) student
Bachelor of Commerce, Thompson Rivers University

Joey Potts

Assistant Controller

In his role, Joey directly supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Joey was an Intermediate Accountant in the waste industry. Joey loves nature and the outdoors and is excited to support Bonnefield's mission of preserving farmland for farming.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Douglas College

Joey Potts

Assistant Controller

In his role, Joey directly supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Joey was an Intermediate Accountant in the waste industry. Joey loves nature and the outdoors and is excited to support Bonnefield's mission of preserving farmland for farming.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Douglas College

Sydney Reitav

Jr. Accountant

In her role, Sydney supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield Financial.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sydney worked as an Accounting Clerk for a real estate law firm.

Education
Seneca College, Accounting Diploma

Sydney Reitav

Jr. Accountant

In her role, Sydney supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield Financial.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sydney worked as an Accounting Clerk for a real estate law firm.

Education
Seneca College, Accounting Diploma

Jeremy Rutke

Advisor

Jeremy had played many roles in Bonnefield's finance operations and currently supports the Chief Compliance Officer in managing Bonnefield’s compliance functions, which includes monitoring and assessing Bonnefield's compliance with securities, AML, and privacy legislation.

Prior to joining Bonnefield in 2013, Jeremy was working in Deloitte's audit practice, where he obtained his CPA designation. During his time with the firm, Jeremy was responsible for the planning, execution, and overall completion of audit engagements in accordance with Canadian Audit Standards.

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
Bachelor of Commerce, Carleton University (Highest Honours)

Jeremy Rutke

Advisor

Jeremy had played many roles in Bonnefield's finance operations and currently supports the Chief Compliance Officer in managing Bonnefield’s compliance functions, which includes monitoring and assessing Bonnefield's compliance with securities, AML, and privacy legislation.

Prior to joining Bonnefield in 2013, Jeremy was working in Deloitte's audit practice, where he obtained his CPA designation. During his time with the firm, Jeremy was responsible for the planning, execution, and overall completion of audit engagements in accordance with Canadian Audit Standards.

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
Bachelor of Commerce, Carleton University (Highest Honours)

Clare Lei

Sr. Principal

Clare oversees the Investment Finance activities at Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Clare was a Director of Finance with Brookfield Asset Management. Her diverse experience also includes working at a boutique private equity fund, a multinational corporation, and the International Tax Group of a public accounting firm.

Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
Canadian In-depth Tax Level I to III
Master of Business Taxation (U.S.), University of Southern California (Highest Honors)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Simon Fraser University (Highest Honors)

Clare Lei

Sr. Principal

Clare oversees the Investment Finance activities at Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Clare was a Director of Finance with Brookfield Asset Management. Her diverse experience also includes working at a boutique private equity fund, a multinational corporation, and the International Tax Group of a public accounting firm.

Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
Canadian In-depth Tax Level I to III
Master of Business Taxation (U.S.), University of Southern California (Highest Honors)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Simon Fraser University (Highest Honors)

Wesley Lem

Fund Accountant

Wesley supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Wesley worked as a fund accountant for a fund administrator with over $7 billion in assets under management.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Administrative Studies with Honours, York University

Wesley Lem

Fund Accountant

Wesley supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Wesley worked as a fund accountant for a fund administrator with over $7 billion in assets under management.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Administrative Studies with Honours, York University

Teodora Milinova

Sr. Accountant

In her role as Senior Accountant, Teodora directly supports the management of Bonnefield's core corporate accounting activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Teodora was a Regional Accountant for Cactus Club Café in Vancouver. She was inspired to join Bonnefield because of the mission to preserve farmland for farming and is currently pursuing her CPA designation.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) student
Bachelor of Commerce, Thompson Rivers University

Teodora Milinova

Sr. Accountant

In her role as Senior Accountant, Teodora directly supports the management of Bonnefield's core corporate accounting activities. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Teodora was a Regional Accountant for Cactus Club Café in Vancouver. She was inspired to join Bonnefield because of the mission to preserve farmland for farming and is currently pursuing her CPA designation.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) student
Bachelor of Commerce, Thompson Rivers University

Joey Potts

Assistant Controller

In his role, Joey directly supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Joey was an Intermediate Accountant in the waste industry. Joey loves nature and the outdoors and is excited to support Bonnefield's mission of preserving farmland for farming.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Douglas College

Joey Potts

Assistant Controller

In his role, Joey directly supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield. Prior to joining Bonnefield, Joey was an Intermediate Accountant in the waste industry. Joey loves nature and the outdoors and is excited to support Bonnefield's mission of preserving farmland for farming.

Education
Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Douglas College

Sydney Reitav

Jr. Accountant

In her role, Sydney supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield Financial.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sydney worked as an Accounting Clerk for a real estate law firm.

Education
Seneca College, Accounting Diploma

Sydney Reitav

Jr. Accountant

In her role, Sydney supports the core accounting functions for Bonnefield Financial.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Sydney worked as an Accounting Clerk for a real estate law firm.

Education
Seneca College, Accounting Diploma

Jeremy Rutke

Advisor

Jeremy had played many roles in Bonnefield's finance operations and currently supports the Chief Compliance Officer in managing Bonnefield’s compliance functions, which includes monitoring and assessing Bonnefield's compliance with securities, AML, and privacy legislation.

Prior to joining Bonnefield in 2013, Jeremy was working in Deloitte's audit practice, where he obtained his CPA designation. During his time with the firm, Jeremy was responsible for the planning, execution, and overall completion of audit engagements in accordance with Canadian Audit Standards.

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
Bachelor of Commerce, Carleton University (Highest Honours)

Jeremy Rutke

Advisor

Jeremy had played many roles in Bonnefield's finance operations and currently supports the Chief Compliance Officer in managing Bonnefield’s compliance functions, which includes monitoring and assessing Bonnefield's compliance with securities, AML, and privacy legislation.

Prior to joining Bonnefield in 2013, Jeremy was working in Deloitte's audit practice, where he obtained his CPA designation. During his time with the firm, Jeremy was responsible for the planning, execution, and overall completion of audit engagements in accordance with Canadian Audit Standards.

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
Bachelor of Commerce, Carleton University (Highest Honours)

Wesley Smith

Principal, Corporate Controller

Wesley is the Corporate Controller for Bonnefield. In his role, he supports the finance, accounting, tax and financial reporting functions for Bonnefield and its subsidiaries.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Wesley was a Financial Manager at 58Fleet, a partner of Motus Corporation, South Africa’s leading automotive group. There he was responsible for the Demo Fleet division, which, leased 15,000 vehicles nationwide. Preceding that, Wesley was a Management Accountant at the Automobile Association of South Africa. Additionally, Wesley has 5 years experience in external audit, during which, he was responsible for audit engagements in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing.

Education
Chartered Accountant designation, CPA
Bachelor of Commerce, University of South Africa (Honours)

Wesley Smith

Principal, Corporate Controller

Wesley is the Corporate Controller for Bonnefield. In his role, he supports the finance, accounting, tax and financial reporting functions for Bonnefield and its subsidiaries.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Wesley was a Financial Manager at 58Fleet, a partner of Motus Corporation, South Africa’s leading automotive group. There he was responsible for the Demo Fleet division, which, leased 15,000 vehicles nationwide. Preceding that, Wesley was a Management Accountant at the Automobile Association of South Africa. Additionally, Wesley has 5 years experience in external audit, during which, he was responsible for audit engagements in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing.

Education
Chartered Accountant designation, CPA
Bachelor of Commerce, University of South Africa (Honours)

Carl Swanson

Office Manager

In his role, Carl manages day-to-day operations in Bonnefield’s office in Toronto and directly supports the firm’s senior executives.

Prior to joining Bonnefield in 2024, Carl was the office manager for Addenda Capital’s Toronto office, where he also worked as an analyst with their client partnerships team.

Education
Bachelor of Science – University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts – University of Toronto

Carl Swanson

Office Manager

In his role, Carl manages day-to-day operations in Bonnefield’s office in Toronto and directly supports the firm’s senior executives.

Prior to joining Bonnefield in 2024, Carl was the office manager for Addenda Capital’s Toronto office, where he also worked as an analyst with their client partnerships team.

Education
Bachelor of Science – University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts – University of Toronto

Natalie Yu

Principal

Natalie is a Principal on the Bonnefield Finance team. In her role, she supports the finance, accounting, tax, and investor reporting functions of the Firm's investment funds.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Natalie spent seven years at KPMG, where she worked in the financial institutions audit practice and accounting advisory services group.

Education 

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto

Natalie Yu

Principal

Natalie is a Principal on the Bonnefield Finance team. In her role, she supports the finance, accounting, tax, and investor reporting functions of the Firm's investment funds.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Natalie spent seven years at KPMG, where she worked in the financial institutions audit practice and accounting advisory services group.

Education 

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto

Lindsay Yuen

Fund Accountant

Lindsay is a Fund Accountant for Bonnefield. In her role, she supports the Controller in managing the core accounting functions of Bonnefield.

Previously, Lindsay worked at Oxford Properties Group and Canderel Management Inc. where she gained experience in the accounting, property management and reporting for both the commercial and retail properties.

Education

Carleton University – Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Accounting

Lindsay Yuen

Fund Accountant

Lindsay is a Fund Accountant for Bonnefield. In her role, she supports the Controller in managing the core accounting functions of Bonnefield.

Previously, Lindsay worked at Oxford Properties Group and Canderel Management Inc. where she gained experience in the accounting, property management and reporting for both the commercial and retail properties.

Education

Carleton University – Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Accounting

Wesley Smith

Principal, Corporate Controller

Wesley is the Corporate Controller for Bonnefield. In his role, he supports the finance, accounting, tax and financial reporting functions for Bonnefield and its subsidiaries.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Wesley was a Financial Manager at 58Fleet, a partner of Motus Corporation, South Africa’s leading automotive group. There he was responsible for the Demo Fleet division, which, leased 15,000 vehicles nationwide. Preceding that, Wesley was a Management Accountant at the Automobile Association of South Africa. Additionally, Wesley has 5 years experience in external audit, during which, he was responsible for audit engagements in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing.

Education
Chartered Accountant designation, CPA
Bachelor of Commerce, University of South Africa (Honours)

Wesley Smith

Principal, Corporate Controller

Wesley is the Corporate Controller for Bonnefield. In his role, he supports the finance, accounting, tax and financial reporting functions for Bonnefield and its subsidiaries.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Wesley was a Financial Manager at 58Fleet, a partner of Motus Corporation, South Africa’s leading automotive group. There he was responsible for the Demo Fleet division, which, leased 15,000 vehicles nationwide. Preceding that, Wesley was a Management Accountant at the Automobile Association of South Africa. Additionally, Wesley has 5 years experience in external audit, during which, he was responsible for audit engagements in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing.

Education
Chartered Accountant designation, CPA
Bachelor of Commerce, University of South Africa (Honours)

Carl Swanson

Office Manager

In his role, Carl manages day-to-day operations in Bonnefield’s office in Toronto and directly supports the firm’s senior executives.

Prior to joining Bonnefield in 2024, Carl was the office manager for Addenda Capital’s Toronto office, where he also worked as an analyst with their client partnerships team.

Education
Bachelor of Science – University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts – University of Toronto

Carl Swanson

Office Manager

In his role, Carl manages day-to-day operations in Bonnefield’s office in Toronto and directly supports the firm’s senior executives.

Prior to joining Bonnefield in 2024, Carl was the office manager for Addenda Capital’s Toronto office, where he also worked as an analyst with their client partnerships team.

Education
Bachelor of Science – University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts – University of Toronto

Natalie Yu

Principal

Natalie is a Principal on the Bonnefield Finance team. In her role, she supports the finance, accounting, tax, and investor reporting functions of the Firm's investment funds.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Natalie spent seven years at KPMG, where she worked in the financial institutions audit practice and accounting advisory services group.

Education 

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto

Natalie Yu

Principal

Natalie is a Principal on the Bonnefield Finance team. In her role, she supports the finance, accounting, tax, and investor reporting functions of the Firm's investment funds.

Prior to joining Bonnefield, Natalie spent seven years at KPMG, where she worked in the financial institutions audit practice and accounting advisory services group.

Education 

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto

Lindsay Yuen

Fund Accountant

Lindsay is a Fund Accountant for Bonnefield. In her role, she supports the Controller in managing the core accounting functions of Bonnefield.

Previously, Lindsay worked at Oxford Properties Group and Canderel Management Inc. where she gained experience in the accounting, property management and reporting for both the commercial and retail properties.

Education

Carleton University – Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Accounting

Lindsay Yuen

Fund Accountant

Lindsay is a Fund Accountant for Bonnefield. In her role, she supports the Controller in managing the core accounting functions of Bonnefield.

Previously, Lindsay worked at Oxford Properties Group and Canderel Management Inc. where she gained experience in the accounting, property management and reporting for both the commercial and retail properties.

Education

Carleton University – Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Accounting

Meet the Bonnefield Team

Management Committee