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JIM EMANOILIDIS
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIRMANBiography
Jim Emanoilidis serves as the Chairman and Founder of Westmount Guarantee, driving the company's success with his visionary leadership.
With a rich background in the real estate industry, Jim has leveraged his expertise to establish Westmount Guarantee as a trusted name in the field. As Chairman, Jim sets the strategic direction of the company, constantly striving for excellence and innovation. His unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and his ability to anticipate industry trends have solidified Westmount Guarantee's position as a leader in the market. Jim's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to tailored solutions have shaped the company's culture, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service and customized solutions. -
TOM REEVES
PRESIDENTBiography
Tom is the President and one of the founders of Westmount West. He started his career after graduating with a BComm Urban Land Economics from UBC, on the same year that the Beastie Boys released their debut studio album “Licensed to Ill’. He has worked with and for multiple insurers since enabling legislation allowing access to deposit funds was enacted in BC in 2005. Tom has been providing simple, custom, deposit insurance solutions for your project needs throughout Western Canada. Tom will work with you to get things done, just the way you want it. Like any driver knows, it’s good to have a team that is strong under the hood: Timely, Trusted and Tailored. That’s what Westmount provides.
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ABDUL WAHEED
VICE-PRESIDENT, UNDERWRITINGBiography
As the Vice President, Underwriting at Westmount West, Abdul is a highly accomplished professional dedicated to guaranteeing precise risk assessment and well-informed decision-making. His extensive expertise not only bolsters the underwriting processes but also results in customized solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Abdul’s leadership nurtures a culture of excellence, empowering the underwriting team to deliver outstanding service. With a rich and distinguished career that has stretched across Ontario and Western Canada, spanning numerous years in the industry, Abdul brings a wealth of knowledge and unwavering commitment to precision in every aspect of his role.
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RUSSELL KIRK
MANAGER, UNDERWRITINGBiography
As the Manager of Underwriting, Russell possesses over a decade of insurance expertise which helps guide Westmount West’s strategic decision making during the underwriting process. Born and raised on Vancouver Island, relationships are at the forefront of Russell’s approach to navigating the complex market landscape. His passion for residential construction and development drive Russell to be an architect of innovative developer surety solutions to assist builders and developers in utilizing deposit funds in BC.
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UPPKAR DOSANJH
SENIOR UNDERWRITERBiography
Uppkar possesses 20 years of experience with deposit insurance and excels at how to get the funds from your trust account to your bank account. She will be there with you during the life of the project, helping to assist you with any questions you may have. With Uppkar if it’s important to you, she’ll make sure that it’s important to her, as she recommends the perfect solution.
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ANDREW THELEN
SENIOR UNDERWRITERBiography
Andrew has been in the insurance industry going on 15 years, 10 of which have been spent working exclusively with deposit protection insurance. This experience, coupled with an eye for detail, means he works like a well-oiled machine to ensure you receive your funds as quickly as possible. When he’s not processing draws, managing project closings, or answering any questions you might have he can usually be found somewhere in the forests of British Columbia romping around with his dog Astro!
