Cameron Stephens Expands Western Canada Team with Appointment of Gabe Chung as Vice President, Origination
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital Ltd.* ('CSMC') is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabe Chung as Vice President, Origination – Western Canada. Based in the firm's Vancouver office, Gabe will be responsible for originating commercial real estate loans across various asset classes and strengthening CSMC's client relationships and brand presence throughout the region.
Gabe joins CSMC with more than 20 + years of experience in commercial real estate lending. Most recently, he served as Managing Director at National Bank of Canada, where he led the launch of the bank's Real Estate centre in Vancouver and originated several billion dollars in debt lending. He also played a pivotal role in mentoring and developing real estate talent nationwide. Prior to that, he spent 13 years with Royal Bank of Canada in progressively senior roles within real estate and commercial banking.
'At Cameron Stephens, we're building a team of the best and brightest — individuals who not only bring deep experience, but also the professionalism, integrity, and relationships that define trusted leadership in our industry,' said Riccky Dasgupta, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Mortgage Unit. 'Gabe is widely respected in the Western Canada market. He understands our business, knows what clients need, and embodies our culture of disciplined growth and professional excellence.'
This announcement follows the recent launch of the Western Canada High Yield Mortgage Fund, a $70 million infusion of strategic capital into the region, backed by Western Canadian real estate family offices and Cameron Stephens' flagship Bay Street High Yield Fund. The fund is now active and committing capital into high-quality commercial mortgage opportunities across Alberta and British Columbia.
Gabe's appointment further strengthens Cameron Stephens' expansion strategy in Western Canada, where the firm has grown to over $550 million in assets under administration in just four years.
Gabe holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business and a Bachelor of General Studies from the same institution. He has been recognized numerous times throughout his career for his outstanding contributions and performance. Gabe is currently licensed as a Submortgage Broker in British Columbia.
About Cameron Stephens
Founded in 2004, Cameron Stephens is a leading Canadian real estate investment firm with nearly $4 billion in assets under administration. Cameron Stephens offers institutional and private investors strategic opportunities to invest in commercial real estate with consistent returns. The firm specializes in mortgage solutions through Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital for developers across Canada. Established in 2021, Cameron Stephens Equity Capital provides equity opportunities for high-quality and strategically positioned developments.
Leveraging deep market expertise and strong industry partnerships, Cameron Stephens is recognized as a key player in Canada's real estate investment landscape, delivering sustainable growth and financial success. For more information, visit www.cameronstephens.com.
*Ontario Mortgage Brokerage License #10769 and Administrator License #11807.
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