Alone we are limited, together we can achieve much more
Owemanco’s team is comprised of underwriting professionals with hands-on experience in real estate, loan origination, loan servicing, and asset management. Our brokers and clients benefit from informed underwriting solutions resulting from powerful team dynamics and in-house expertise. We ensure that we put our best foot forward with each transaction and deliver on our promises. Our track record is an affirmation to the values we hold in esteem.
Our Executive Team
Graham Tobe
President | Chief Executive Officer | Mortgage Broker
416-256-1555 ext 230 | gtobe@owemanco.com
Graham Tobe is the president and CEO of Owemanco. Graham has practiced commercial and real estate law in Toronto with a career spanning of over 35 years. During this time, Graham served as legal counsel to the Board of the Independent Mortgage Brokers Association for a period of 6 years. He founded Ontario Wealth Management Corporation (presently Owemanco) in 2001 as a mortgage brokerage, syndicator and subsequently an administrator. In 2010, he initiated the Trust and the Mortgage Fund. Graham is responsible for investment decisions, growth strategies and management oversight of both Owemanco and the Trust.
The current headquarters of Owemanco at the George Jackson House was acquired by Graham in 2007, preserved and rehabilitated in his interests as a historian; it represents the third oldest building in Downsview.
Graham graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1982 and was admitted to the Ontario Bar Association in 1984.
Adam Tobe
Vice President | Head Underwriter | Principal Mortgage Broker
416-256-1555 ext 257 | atobe@owemanco.com | LinkedIn
Adam Tobe is the Vice President and Partner at Owemanco and the head of underwriting and deal structuring for all new loan transactions across both Canada and the U.S. Adam is also among the primary leads for sourcing new loan opportunities throughout the U.S.
Prior to Joining Owemanco, Adam was a financial analyst at Tricon Capital, a real estate company responsible for financing local and regional land developments and homebuilders throughout Canada and the U.S. At Tricon, Adam extensively underwrote new investment opportunities through building detailed financial models in addition to overseeing existing projects. Prior to Tricon, Adam worked as a financial analyst in Miami at LNR Partners, which at the time was the Country’s largest B-piece buyer of commercial-backed securities (CMBS). In this capacity, Adam was part of the company’s acquisition and surveillance team, which included analyzing new loans secured by various asset types for inclusion into mortgage pools and oversight of existing loans.
Adam has completed his bachelor’s in Finance from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the Western University in London, Ontario.
Sohail Zayona
Chief Operating Officer | Lead Originator | Mortgage Broker
416-256-1555 ext 228 | szayona@owemanco.com | LinkedIn
Sohail Zayona is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Partner at Owemanco. He serves as the lead originator of US and Canadian investments and assists the underwriting team with credit analysis. Sohail is responsible for maintaining business relationships within the brokerage and lending communities where Owemanco conducts business. In addition, Sohail oversees the firm’s mortgage portfolio, accounting, financial reporting, banking, cash management and monitoring the firm’s overall day-to-day activity.
Sohail graduated from the Schulich School of Business at York University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, after which he joined Owemanco.
Shibayle Tobe
Treasurer | Mortgage Agent
416-256-1555 ext 240 | stobe@owemanco.com | LinkedIn
Shibayle Tobe is the Treasurer and Partner at Owemanco and focuses on the administration and management of the Owemanco Mortgage Trust. Her responsibilities include oversight of unit subscriptions in Owemanco Mortgage Trust and syndicated mortgages investments. She maintains a mortgage agent license with FSRA. Shibayle also provides advisory support to the Board of Directors of the Owemanco Charitable Foundation, which makes annual contributions to recipient organizations mandated to alleviate poverty.
Shibayle graduated with a Juris Doctor (JD) from Western New England University in 2016 and is licensed to practice law in New York State, gaining admission to the bar in June 2017. At law school, Shibayle focused on conveyancing and estate planning and served as judicial clerk in the Farmington-Burlington, Connecticut Probate Court, and obtained practical training with First American Title Company. Shibayle also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from McGill University.
Mario Dimitriev
Certified Public Accountant | Chartered Accountant | Controller
416-256-1555 ext 229 | mdimitriev@owemanco.com | LinkedIn
Mario Dimitriev, CPA, CA is the Controller at Owemanco and has a career spanning of over 20 years with experience in private mortgage financing, infrastructure, energy, and public accounting. He is a solid and trusted team player dedicated to improving financial reporting, reducing costs, mitigating relevant risks, developing staff competency and maintaining an effective system of internal controls at Owemanco. Prior to joining the team, Mario was the Vice President of Finance and Controller at Enwave Energy Corporation; and prior to this, he operated as the Assurance Manager at Ernst & Young, Toronto.
Mario has completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of National and World Economy in Bulgaria.
Graham Tobe
President | Chief Executive Officer | Mortgage Broker
416-256-1555 ext 230 | gtobe@owemanco.com
Graham Tobe is the president and CEO of Owemanco. Graham has practiced commercial and real estate law in Toronto with a career spanning of over 35 years. During this time, Graham served as legal counsel to the Board of the Independent Mortgage Brokers Association for a period of 6 years. He founded Ontario Wealth Management Corporation (presently Owemanco) in 2001 as a mortgage brokerage, syndicator and subsequently an administrator. In 2010, he initiated the Trust and the Mortgage Fund. Graham is responsible for investment decisions, growth strategies and management oversight of both Owemanco and the Trust.
The current headquarters of Owemanco at the George Jackson House was acquired by Graham in 2007, preserved and rehabilitated in his interests as a historian; it represents the third oldest building in Downsview.
Graham graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1982 and was admitted to the Ontario Bar Association in 1984.
Adam Tobe
Vice President | Head Underwriter | Principal Mortgage Broker
416-256-1555 ext 257 | atobe@owemanco.com | LinkedIn
Adam Tobe is the Vice President and Partner at Owemanco and the head of underwriting and deal structuring for all new loan transactions across both Canada and the U.S. Adam is also among the primary leads for sourcing new loan opportunities throughout the U.S.
Prior to Joining Owemanco, Adam was a financial analyst at Tricon Capital, a real estate company responsible for financing local and regional land developments and homebuilders throughout Canada and the U.S. At Tricon, Adam extensively underwrote new investment opportunities through building detailed financial models in addition to overseeing existing projects. Prior to Tricon, Adam worked as a financial analyst in Miami at LNR Partners, which at the time was the Country’s largest B-piece buyer of commercial-backed securities (CMBS). In this capacity, Adam was part of the company’s acquisition and surveillance team, which included analyzing new loans secured by various asset types for inclusion into mortgage pools and oversight of existing loans.
Adam has completed his bachelor’s in Finance from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the Western University in London, Ontario.
Sohail Zayona
Chief Operating Officer | Lead Originator | Mortgage Broker
416-256-1555 ext 228 | szayona@owemanco.com | LinkedIn
Sohail Zayona is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Partner at Owemanco. He serves as the lead originator of US and Canadian investments and assists the underwriting team with credit analysis. Sohail is responsible for maintaining business relationships within the brokerage and lending communities where Owemanco conducts business. In addition, Sohail oversees the firm’s mortgage portfolio, accounting, financial reporting, banking, cash management and monitoring the firm’s overall day-to-day activity.
Sohail graduated from the Schulich School of Business at York University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, after which he joined Owemanco.
Shibayle Tobe
Treasurer | Mortgage Agent
416-256-1555 ext 240 | stobe@owemanco.com | LinkedIn
Shibayle Tobe, Esq. is the Treasurer and Partner at Owemanco and focuses on the administration and management of the Owemanco Mortgage Trust. Her primary responsibilities include capital raising activities and oversight of unit subscriptions in Owemanco Mortgage Trust and syndicated mortgages investments. Shibayle is also responsible for forming and enhancing new and existing investor relationships. She maintains a mortgage agent license with FSCO and a dealing representative license with the OSC. Shibayle also provides advisory support to the Board of Directors of the Owemanco Charitable Foundation, which makes annual contributions to recipient organizations mandated to alleviate poverty.
Shibayle graduated with a Juris Doctor (JD) from Western New England University in 2016 and is licensed to practice law in New York State, gaining admission to the bar in June 2017. At law school, Shibayle focused on conveyancing and estate planning and served as judicial clerk in the Farmington-Burlington, Connecticut Probate Court, and obtained practical training with First American Title Company. Shibayle also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from McGill University.
Mario Dimitriev
Certified Public Accountant | Chartered Accountant | Controller
416-256-1555 ext 229 | mdimitriev@owemanco.com | LinkedIn
Mario Dimitriev, CPA, CA is the Controller at Owemanco and has a career spanning of over 20 years with experience in private mortgage financing, infrastructure, energy, and public accounting. He is a solid and trusted team player dedicated to improving financial reporting, reducing costs, mitigating relevant risks, developing staff competency and maintaining an effective system of internal controls at Owemanco. Prior to joining the team, Mario was the Vice President of Finance and Controller at Enwave Energy Corporation; and prior to this, he operated as the Assurance Manager at Ernst & Young, Toronto.
Mario has completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of National and World Economy in Bulgaria.