Current OREIO Executives

President

Chelsey Fawcett

As a Grants Consultant, Chelsey has secured over $30 million in funding for clients, positioning herself as a top expert in securing grants for real estate and property development projects. With a deep understanding of the unique financial needs in the real estate sector, Chelsey has successfully navigated complex government funding programs, providing clients with the resources needed to drive growth and innovation. She is passionate about tackling the housing crisis and advancing climate-conscious building solutions that promote long-term prosperity for both the real estate industry and future generations.

Christian Szpilfogel

Christian Szpilfogel is an experienced real-estate investor and entrepreneur. With a background in various executive positions in both private and public technology corporations, Christian refocussed on a new venture through investments in real-estate and tech start-ups. Currently serving as the Chief Investment Officer of The Aliferous Group, he has proven to be a thriving real-estate investor with burgeoning holdings in multi-unit residential and commercial properties. Learning from his own prosperity, he believes in giving back to the community by spreading his knowledge and helping others develop their own personal wealth-strategy to success.

Membership Coordinator

Melissa Dupuis

Melissa Dupuis is an experienced real estate investor with over a decade of expertise in the industry and 15 years of professional experience in the financial services sector. As the founder and manager of Athena Property Management, she specializes in overseeing diverse portfolios, from single-family homes to multi-unit buildings. Drawing on a strong background in business effectiveness, process improvement, and strategic change management, Melissa combines operational excellence with a passion for real estate.

Mathieu Laquerre

I'm the founder of MADA® Partners and MADA® Capital, a private Canadian boutique real estate investment firm. The focus of the firm is on re-developing land in the U.S. Our primary emphasis is infill development in large numbers from single family homes, town homes and multi-family developments throughout various neighbourhoods with the intention of revitalizing communities and encouraging home ownership. Our real estate investments are run by industry experts who have a track record of seeing opportunities where others have failed. Private real estate investments can be a powerful tool for building wealth, providing both income and long-term growth.

After spending nearly 15 years working in sales and having multiple side hustles I'm a true entrepreneur and now responsible for the day to day operations, global sales and marketing activities of my private equity firm.Since my mid 20 I've been investing in real estate.

Brad Cartier

15 years of experience investing in the Ottawa and Montreal markets, primarily in the development of missing middle multi-family. Brad is also a startup angel investor, advisor, and chief marketing officer specializing in property technology. Brad has invested in and worked for a number of high profile proptech startups including Hostfully, Roofstock, Stessa, WeGoLook, and more. Most importantly, Brad is the father of four young daughters.

Treasurer

Marc Amyot

Marc Amyot is the founder of Assera Property Group, where he focuses on forging strategic partnerships for purpose-built rental developments of six stories or less. He is also a co-owner of Opus Renovation, a contracting and renovation company in Ottawa, as well as Ottawa Custom Closet Solutions. Since starting his real estate journey in 2015 with humble beginnings, Marc has earned a reputation for his creative approach and unwavering ethics. A lifelong learner dedicated to giving back to the community, he welcomes the opportunity to discuss innovative ideas and collaborative ventures in the industry.

Russell Coltess

Russell Coltess is a serial SaaS entrepreneur turned infill real estate developer based in Ottawa. With a background in product strategy, UX design, and early-stage venture building, he has founded and scaled multiple software startups. Today, he brings that same strategic mindset to real estate through BuildShare.co, a co-development platform that gives aspiring developers and investors the opportunity to learn the development process by participating directly in real, small-scale projects. The first project—a 10-unit infill build—is planned for Spring 2026.

Russell also runs the Ottawa Infill Development Bus Tours, which bring together investors, developers, and industry professionals to visit active projects and discuss infill development in real time. Passionate about financial modeling, deal structuring, and building meaningful collaborations, Russell is focused on creating long-term value through small-scale multifamily development and by supporting others who want to grow through real-world experience.

Andrew Papp Csatari

I’m Andrew Papp-Csatari—founder and managing partner at ASPC Properties, and proud board member at OREIO here in Ottawa. I’m a husband, dad, high-tech veteran, and passionate commercial multifamily real estate investor. After a 23+ year career in Ottawa’s tech sector, I shifted gears to real estate, building ASPC Properties with the same structured, analytical, and ethical approach that shaped my corporate life.

Today, I focus on acquiring and developing purpose-driven rental housing, with a special interest in infill and mid-sized multifamily projects across Ontario. My goal is to build communities while creating long-term value for investors through transparency, strong underwriting, and risk-aware project management. Real estate is a team sport—and I love connecting with others who bring an abundance mindset. Outside of real estate, I’m a proud dad to two amazing kids, an enthusiastic squash player, and incredibly grateful for the life my wife Susan and I have built here since immigrating to Canada 30 years ago.