# Pitch_deck_schema_team_and_track_record Response
## Technical Context
- **Task Name**: pitch_deck_schema_team_and_track_record
- **Workflow Run ID**: 33
- **Timestamp**: 2026-09-14T17:01:28.098Z
## Grounded Intelligence Data
# Team and Track Record
### Romspen Leadership, Trustees, and Management Team
Romspen is led by six managing partners and is supported by a team of over 80 professionals dedicated to all facets of the commercial mortgage lending business [Page 3, Page 29]. The Trustees and the Management team are collectively the largest non-institutional investors in the Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund [Page 29].
The individuals listed below comprise the Trustees and the Management team [Page 8, Page 29]:
* **Wesley Roitman** – Trustee (Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund) & Managing General Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **True** (Responsible for fund leadership, investment strategy, and underwriting management) [Page 29].
* **Blake Cassidy** – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) and Director [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **True** (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
* **Mary Gianfriddo** – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **True** (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
* **Derek Jenkin** – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **True** (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
* **Peter Oelbaum** – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **True** (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
* **Richard Weldon** – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **True** (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
* **Sheldon Esbin** – Trustee (Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund) [Page 8, Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **False** (Fiduciary oversight role as Trustee) [Page 8, Page 29].
* **Arthur Resnick** – Trustee (Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund) [Page 8, Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **False** (Fiduciary oversight role as Trustee) [Page 8, Page 29].
* **Mark Hilson** – Trustee (Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund) and Director (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 8, Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **False** (Fiduciary oversight role as Trustee) [Page 8, Page 29].
* **Joel Mickelson** – General Counsel (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **False** (Operational role providing legal support and oversight) [Page 29].
* **Brent Forrest** – President, Romspen Development Group [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **False** (Operational role focused on the development management of foreclosed properties and subsidiaries) [Page 29].
* **Vanessa Ho** – Senior Vice President, Finance (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **False** (Operational role overseeing financial reporting and fund accounting) [Page 29].
* **Hugo Domingues** – Vice President, Finance and Treasury (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **False** (Operational role overseeing treasury and finance) [Page 29].
* **Doha Heikal** – Vice President, Information Technology (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
* *isInvestmentTeam*: **False** (Operational role managing information systems and IT infrastructure) [Page 29].
---
### GP Historical Track Record and Performance Metrics
Romspen has roots stretching back over 60 years and has been in the business of mortgage origination, servicing, and syndication since 1966 [Page 3, Page 9]. Romspen Investment Corporation oversees $3.1 billion of assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors globally as of December 31, 2024 [Page 3]. The Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund (RMIF) specifically oversees $2.9 billion of assets [Page 4].
* **Inception-to-Date Realized Loss Metrics**: Since inception, the Fund has maintained a low realized loss history of approximately $135.8 million on $9.8 billion of invested capital, which translates to a lifetime loss rate of about 1.4% [Page 7].
* **Cumulative Compound Returns** (Annualized as of December 31, 2024) [Page 29]:
* **3 Year**: 6% [Page 29]
* **5 Year**: 19% [Page 29]
* **10 Year**: 73% [Page 29]
* **20 Year**: 306% [Page 29]
* **25 Year**: 556% [Page 29]
* **Historical Annual Compound Net Returns (1999–2024)** [Page 29]:
* **2024**: 0.0% [Page 29]
* **2023**: -0.3% [Page 29]
* **2022**: 6.6% [Page 29]
* **2021**: 7.4% [Page 29]
* **2020**: 4.4% [Page 29]
* **2019**: 7.0% [Page 29]
* **2018**: 8.6% [Page 29]
* **2017**: 7.2% [Page 29]
* **2016**: 7.8% [Page 29]
* **2015**: 8.0% [Page 29]
* **2014**: 8.2% [Page 29]
* **2013**: 7.7% [Page 29]
* **2012**: 7.7% [Page 29]
* **2011**: 8.2% [Page 29]
* **2010**: 8.6% [Page 29]
* **2009**: 8.4% [Page 29]
* **2008**: 9.8% [Page 29]
* **2007**: 10.4% [Page 29]
* **2006**: 10.2% [Page 29]
* **2005**: 9.9% [Page 29]
* **2004**: 9.8% [Page 29]
* **2003**: 9.7% [Page 29]
* **2002**: 10.6% [Page 29]
* **2001**: 10.0% [Page 29]
* **2000**: 10.1% [Page 29]
* **1999**: 10.1% [Page 29]
* *Note: Returns from January 1999 to January 16, 2006, reflect the aggregated pool of individually syndicated mortgages. Returns from January 16, 2006, onward represent the Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund [Page 29].*
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### Specific Investment Case Studies & Portfolio Risk Exposure Highlights
Although the report does not present traditional private equity "deal write-ups" with fully realized MOICs, it provides detailed risk exposure, concentration, and workout metrics on key large-scale credit positions and controlled subsidiaries:
#### 1. Borrower 1 (Large Exposure Concentration Credit)
* **Status**: Active / Non-Accrual [Page 27]
* **Number of Mortgage Investments**: 4 mortgage investments issued to a single borrower [Page 27].
* **Exposure Metrics**:
* **Original Principal Outstanding**: $157,313,000 (compared to $172,358,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
* **Accrued Interest Past Due**: $156,028,000 (compared to $156,521,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
* **Combined Indebtedness at Cost**: $313,341,000 (compared to $328,879,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
* **Valuation / Realized Recoverability**:
* **Net Fair Value Carrying Amount**: Recorded at a fair value of $213,189,000 (down from $267,619,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
* **Concentration Percentage**: Total outstanding principal accounts for 6.0% of the Partnership's capital [Page 27]. The principal and accrued interest account for 19.5% of the Partnership's combined mortgage investment and accrued interest receivable balance at fair value (excluding subsidiaries and USMLP) [Page 27].
* **Accruing Performance**: During 2024, the actual interest income accrued and recorded on this credit was only $62,000 (down drastically from $12,856,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
#### 2. Borrower 2 (Large Exposure Concentration Credit)
* **Status**: Active / Accruing [Page 27]
* **Exposure Metrics**:
* **Original Principal Outstanding**: $240,274,000 (compared to $183,494,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
* **Accrued Interest Past Due**: $31,245,000 (compared to $2,072,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
* **Combined Indebtedness at Cost**: $271,519,000 (compared to $185,566,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
* **Valuation / Realized Recoverability**:
* **Net Fair Value Carrying Amount**: Recorded at a fair value of $271,519,000 (compared to $185,566,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
* **Concentration Percentage**: Total outstanding principal accounts for 9.1% of the Partnership’s capital [Page 27]. The principal and interest receivable account for 16.9% of the Partnership’s combined mortgage investment and accrued interest balance at fair value (excluding subsidiaries and USMLP) [Page 27].
* **Accruing Performance**: During 2024, interest income accrued from Borrower 2 was $29,173,000 (up from $848,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
#### 3. Workout Portfolio via Controlled Subsidiaries (Foreclosed Real Estate Assets)
The controlled subsidiaries acquire control of properties through legal foreclosure in order to complete development and dispose of properties with the goal of maximizing recovery/returns to investors [Page 12]. As of December 31, 2024, the Fund holds 24 active workout projects globally [Page 12]:
* **Total Cost of Investment in Subsidiaries**: $463,375,000 [Page 12]
* **Fair Value Provision/Adjustment**: $(27,016,000) [Page 12]
* **Net Carrying Value on Balance Sheet**: $436,359,000 [Page 12]
The key active projects being worked out by the management team are detailed below [Page 12]:
| Name of Subsidiary | Ownership % | Project Description | Location | Carrying Value (Dec 31, 2024) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Guild** | 100% | Office complex | Canada (CA) | $27,303,000 |
| **Aspen Lakes** | 100% | Residential development | Canada (CA) | $2,916,000 |
| **Almonte** | 50% | Retail plaza | Canada (CA) | $6,026,000 |
| **Liberty Ridge** | 100% | Residential subdivision | Canada (CA) | $68,808,000 |
| **Planetwide** | 100% | Land for residential development | Canada (CA) | $4,808,000 |
| **Royal Oaks** | 100% | Residential subdivision | Canada (CA) | $17,108,000 |
| **Haldimand** | 100% | Landfill | Canada (CA) | $30,194,000 |
| **High Street** | 100% | Commercial/residential | Canada (CA) | $19,046,000 |
| **Egreen** | 100% | Land for industrial development | Canada (CA) | $3,917,000 |
| **Carolina Golf** | 100% | Golf courses | United States (US) | $12,229,000 |
| **LE Ranch** | 100% | Residential | United States (US) | $19,019,000 |
| **Big Nob** | 100% | Land for residential development | Canada (CA) | $3,372,000 |
| **Midland** | 100% | Land for residential development | Canada (CA) | $5,527,000 |
| **Langford Lake** | 100% | Land for residential development | Canada (CA) | $46,636,000 |
| **Ponderosa** | 80% | Land for residential development | Canada (CA) | $33,074,000 |
| **Drought** | 100% | Land for residential development | Canada (CA) | $11,676,000 |
| **Northern Premier** | 100% | Land for industrial development | Canada (CA) | $10,333,000 |
| **Southpoint Landing** | 100% | Residential | Canada (CA) | $1,472,000 |
| **RIC Hampton Inc.** | 100% | Commercial | Canada (CA) | $8,920,000 |
| **Environmaster** | 100% | Environment and recycling | Canada (CA) | $23,993,000 |
| **Kawartha Downs** | 100% | Leisure and entertainment | Canada (CA) | $30,275,000 |
| **Nisku** | 100% | Industrial predevelopment | Canada (CA) | $19,075,000 |
| **St Catherine** | 100% | Vacant land | Canada (CA) | $21,927,000 |
| **St Joseph Blvd** | 100% | Condo development | Canada (CA) | $35,721,000 |
Pitch_deck_schema_team_and_track_record Response
Technical Context
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Task Name: pitch_deck_schema_team_and_track_record
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Workflow Run ID: 33
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Timestamp: 2026-09-14T17:01:28.098Z
Grounded Intelligence Data
Team and Track Record
Romspen Leadership, Trustees, and Management Team
Romspen is led by six managing partners and is supported by a team of over 80 professionals dedicated to all facets of the commercial mortgage lending business [Page 3, Page 29]. The Trustees and the Management team are collectively the largest non-institutional investors in the Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund [Page 29].
The individuals listed below comprise the Trustees and the Management team [Page 8, Page 29]:
-
Wesley Roitman – Trustee (Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund) & Managing General Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: True (Responsible for fund leadership, investment strategy, and underwriting management) [Page 29].
-
Blake Cassidy – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) and Director [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: True (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
-
Mary Gianfriddo – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: True (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
-
Derek Jenkin – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: True (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
-
Peter Oelbaum – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: True (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
-
Richard Weldon – Managing Partner (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: True (Primary role involves mortgage origination, deal sourcing, and underwriting) [Page 29].
-
Sheldon Esbin – Trustee (Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund) [Page 8, Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: False (Fiduciary oversight role as Trustee) [Page 8, Page 29].
-
Arthur Resnick – Trustee (Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund) [Page 8, Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: False (Fiduciary oversight role as Trustee) [Page 8, Page 29].
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Mark Hilson – Trustee (Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund) and Director (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 8, Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: False (Fiduciary oversight role as Trustee) [Page 8, Page 29].
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Joel Mickelson – General Counsel (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: False (Operational role providing legal support and oversight) [Page 29].
-
Brent Forrest – President, Romspen Development Group [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: False (Operational role focused on the development management of foreclosed properties and subsidiaries) [Page 29].
-
Vanessa Ho – Senior Vice President, Finance (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: False (Operational role overseeing financial reporting and fund accounting) [Page 29].
-
Hugo Domingues – Vice President, Finance and Treasury (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: False (Operational role overseeing treasury and finance) [Page 29].
-
Doha Heikal – Vice President, Information Technology (Romspen Investment Corporation) [Page 29].
-
isInvestmentTeam: False (Operational role managing information systems and IT infrastructure) [Page 29].
GP Historical Track Record and Performance Metrics
Romspen has roots stretching back over 60 years and has been in the business of mortgage origination, servicing, and syndication since 1966 [Page 3, Page 9]. Romspen Investment Corporation oversees $3.1 billion of assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors globally as of December 31, 2024 [Page 3]. The Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund (RMIF) specifically oversees $2.9 billion of assets [Page 4].
-
Inception-to-Date Realized Loss Metrics: Since inception, the Fund has maintained a low realized loss history of approximately $135.8 million on $9.8 billion of invested capital, which translates to a lifetime loss rate of about 1.4% [Page 7].
-
Cumulative Compound Returns (Annualized as of December 31, 2024) [Page 29]:
-
3 Year: 6% [Page 29]
-
5 Year: 19% [Page 29]
-
10 Year: 73% [Page 29]
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20 Year: 306% [Page 29]
-
25 Year: 556% [Page 29]
-
Historical Annual Compound Net Returns (1999–2024) [Page 29]:
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2024: 0.0% [Page 29]
-
2023: -0.3% [Page 29]
-
2022: 6.6% [Page 29]
-
2021: 7.4% [Page 29]
-
2020: 4.4% [Page 29]
-
2019: 7.0% [Page 29]
-
2018: 8.6% [Page 29]
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2017: 7.2% [Page 29]
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2016: 7.8% [Page 29]
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2015: 8.0% [Page 29]
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2014: 8.2% [Page 29]
-
2013: 7.7% [Page 29]
-
2012: 7.7% [Page 29]
-
2011: 8.2% [Page 29]
-
2010: 8.6% [Page 29]
-
2009: 8.4% [Page 29]
-
2008: 9.8% [Page 29]
-
2007: 10.4% [Page 29]
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2006: 10.2% [Page 29]
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2005: 9.9% [Page 29]
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2004: 9.8% [Page 29]
-
2003: 9.7% [Page 29]
-
2002: 10.6% [Page 29]
-
2001: 10.0% [Page 29]
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2000: 10.1% [Page 29]
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1999: 10.1% [Page 29]
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Note: Returns from January 1999 to January 16, 2006, reflect the aggregated pool of individually syndicated mortgages. Returns from January 16, 2006, onward represent the Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund [Page 29].
Specific Investment Case Studies & Portfolio Risk Exposure Highlights
Although the report does not present traditional private equity “deal write-ups” with fully realized MOICs, it provides detailed risk exposure, concentration, and workout metrics on key large-scale credit positions and controlled subsidiaries:
1. Borrower 1 (Large Exposure Concentration Credit)
-
Status: Active / Non-Accrual [Page 27]
-
Number of Mortgage Investments: 4 mortgage investments issued to a single borrower [Page 27].
-
Exposure Metrics:
-
Original Principal Outstanding: $157,313,000 (compared to $172,358,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
-
Accrued Interest Past Due: $156,028,000 (compared to $156,521,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
-
Combined Indebtedness at Cost: $313,341,000 (compared to $328,879,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
-
Valuation / Realized Recoverability:
-
Net Fair Value Carrying Amount: Recorded at a fair value of $213,189,000 (down from $267,619,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
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Concentration Percentage: Total outstanding principal accounts for 6.0% of the Partnership’s capital [Page 27]. The principal and accrued interest account for 19.5% of the Partnership’s combined mortgage investment and accrued interest receivable balance at fair value (excluding subsidiaries and USMLP) [Page 27].
-
Accruing Performance: During 2024, the actual interest income accrued and recorded on this credit was only $62,000 (down drastically from $12,856,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
2. Borrower 2 (Large Exposure Concentration Credit)
-
Status: Active / Accruing [Page 27]
-
Exposure Metrics:
-
Original Principal Outstanding: $240,274,000 (compared to $183,494,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
-
Accrued Interest Past Due: $31,245,000 (compared to $2,072,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
-
Combined Indebtedness at Cost: $271,519,000 (compared to $185,566,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
-
Valuation / Realized Recoverability:
-
Net Fair Value Carrying Amount: Recorded at a fair value of $271,519,000 (compared to $185,566,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
-
Concentration Percentage: Total outstanding principal accounts for 9.1% of the Partnership’s capital [Page 27]. The principal and interest receivable account for 16.9% of the Partnership’s combined mortgage investment and accrued interest balance at fair value (excluding subsidiaries and USMLP) [Page 27].
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Accruing Performance: During 2024, interest income accrued from Borrower 2 was $29,173,000 (up from $848,000 in 2023) [Page 27].
3. Workout Portfolio via Controlled Subsidiaries (Foreclosed Real Estate Assets)
The controlled subsidiaries acquire control of properties through legal foreclosure in order to complete development and dispose of properties with the goal of maximizing recovery/returns to investors [Page 12]. As of December 31, 2024, the Fund holds 24 active workout projects globally [Page 12]:
-
Total Cost of Investment in Subsidiaries: $463,375,000 [Page 12]
-
Fair Value Provision/Adjustment: $(27,016,000) [Page 12]
-
Net Carrying Value on Balance Sheet: $436,359,000 [Page 12]
The key active projects being worked out by the management team are detailed below [Page 12]:
|
Name of Subsidiary |
Ownership % |
Project Description |
Location |
Carrying Value (Dec 31, 2024) |
|
Guild |
100% |
Office complex |
Canada (CA) |
$27,303,000 |
|
Aspen Lakes |
100% |
Residential development |
Canada (CA) |
$2,916,000 |
|
Almonte |
50% |
Retail plaza |
Canada (CA) |
$6,026,000 |
|
Liberty Ridge |
100% |
Residential subdivision |
Canada (CA) |
$68,808,000 |
|
Planetwide |
100% |
Land for residential development |
Canada (CA) |
$4,808,000 |
|
Royal Oaks |
100% |
Residential subdivision |
Canada (CA) |
$17,108,000 |
|
Haldimand |
100% |
Landfill |
Canada (CA) |
$30,194,000 |
|
High Street |
100% |
Commercial/residential |
Canada (CA) |
$19,046,000 |
|
Egreen |
100% |
Land for industrial development |
Canada (CA) |
$3,917,000 |
|
Carolina Golf |
100% |
Golf courses |
United States (US) |
$12,229,000 |
|
LE Ranch |
100% |
Residential |
United States (US) |
$19,019,000 |
|
Big Nob |
100% |
Land for residential development |
Canada (CA) |
$3,372,000 |
|
Midland |
100% |
Land for residential development |
Canada (CA) |
$5,527,000 |
|
Langford Lake |
100% |
Land for residential development |
Canada (CA) |
$46,636,000 |
|
Ponderosa |
80% |
Land for residential development |
Canada (CA) |
$33,074,000 |
|
Drought |
100% |
Land for residential development |
Canada (CA) |
$11,676,000 |
|
Northern Premier |
100% |
Land for industrial development |
Canada (CA) |
$10,333,000 |
|
Southpoint Landing |
100% |
Residential |
Canada (CA) |
$1,472,000 |
|
RIC Hampton Inc. |
100% |
Commercial |
Canada (CA) |
$8,920,000 |
|
Environmaster |
100% |
Environment and recycling |
Canada (CA) |
$23,993,000 |
|
Kawartha Downs |
100% |
Leisure and entertainment |
Canada (CA) |
$30,275,000 |
|
Nisku |
100% |
Industrial predevelopment |
Canada (CA) |
$19,075,000 |
|
St Catherine |
100% |
Vacant land |
Canada (CA) |
$21,927,000 |
|
St Joseph Blvd |
100% |
Condo development |
Canada (CA) |
$35,721,000 |