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National Post
12-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Cameron Stephens Expands Western Canada Team with Appointment of Gabe Chung as Vice President, Origination
Article content VANCOUVER, British Columbia — 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. Article content 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. Article content '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. Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content About Cameron Stephens Article content 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. Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
WDHN reporter honored for bringing racial injustice to national spotlight
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The Coffee County NAACP honored a WDHN reporter for bringing light to a flooding issue in one community and helping share their story. On Saturday, the origination honored reporter and friend of ours, Robert Smith Jr., with the Coffee County Branch NAACP Image Award for his coverage of the Shiloh community They presented Robert with the award during the 19th annual freedom fund banquet. The Image Award honors outstanding performances and coverage in film, television, theatre, music, and literature. Robert has covered the constant flooding in Shiloh over the past few years. Shiloh is a community in coffee county that has been pleading for the state's help to fix flooding issues seen in the area However, the state has refused and it forced leaders to go to D.C. and to environmental justice advocate Dr. Robert Bullard for help. With Robert's help they brought this issue into a national spotlight. The community's most recent plight is problem's with the state's right-of-way. READ MORE: Shiloh facing new issues with state right of way Congratulations Robert, we are proud of you here at WDHN. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
