Mathew Kam is a Chartered Professional Accountant and the Director of Finance at MOD Developments. In his capacity, Mathew assumes responsibility for the upkeep of accounting processes, implementing and overseeing financial initiatives across MOD’s projects. Beyond his core responsibilities, he actively contributes to the achievement of company objectives and fosters investor relations through his expertise in value-added analysis, budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning.
Mathew earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from the University of Toronto and obtained a CPA designation in 2022. With an impressive track record spanning over 8 years, he brings a wealth of financial and accounting experience to the MOD team.
Noorez Lalani is the President of MOD Developments, a preeminent real estate development firm in Toronto. Before co-founding MOD in 2009, Noorez worked in Torkin Manes LLP’s corporate finance and commercial real estate group and as an Account Manager for the Toronto Dominion Bank Real Estate Group. There, he was responsible for underwriting and managing various residential construction loans in the condominium and homebuilding sectors.
Noorez holds a Juris Doctor from the Faculty of Law at the University of Windsor and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006. Prior to attending law school, he obtained an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario. Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, York University, where he specialized in Real Estate Finance and Development.
Noorez currently sits on York University’s Board of Governors and is a member of both the Investment Committee and Land and Property Committee. He also sits on the Urban Squash Toronto Board of Directors. He is a past Board Member of Distress Centres of Toronto and a past member of the YMCA Strong Start, Great Futures Campaign Cabinet.
Mike Fox is the Director of Development at MOD Developments. He is involved in numerous aspects of the business, including land acquisition, entitlements, representing the owner through construction, condominium registration, and retail leasing.
In previous roles, Mike worked for Great Gulf for nearly a decade, where he transitioned from a planner to a development manager. He also worked in consulting at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs in planning policy formulation and implementation.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science in Planning, and is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with experience leading projects across North America.
Karen McDermott is the Director of Client Relations at MOD Developments. In her role, she is responsible for managing a team that ensures the client experience at MOD is upheld with the highest standards.
Karen establishes and manages the efficient operation of procedures and protocols for all projects during the occupancy phase between the clients, property management departments and various aspects of construction.
With over 15 years of experience in the real estate development industry, she is passionate about creating organizational strategies and policies that help foster lasting relationships with our clients and external stakeholders.
Karen holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University and is currently obtaining an MBA from the University of Waterloo.
Barbara Barrett serves as a Project Administrator for MOD Developments where she brings over a decade of experience in real estate. In her role, she acts as the first point of contact for clients and is responsible for ensuring that all internal and external operations function efficiently and seamlessly.
Barbara works closely with MOD’s construction and client care teams where her responsibilities span coordinating trades, booking appointments, and facilitating timely communication with clients and third-party vendors. She meticulously maintains up-to-date documentation and files, ensuring easy accessibility and reference for all stakeholders.
Barbara Barrett obtained a Diploma in Business Management from Seneca College. A continuous learner, she has also received a certification in Ethics in Business Practice and a Residential Condominium Management Certificate from the Real Estate Institute of Canada.
Andrew Villella is the Project Warranty Coordinator at MOD Developments. He is responsible for overseeing and organizing various construction activities to improve the efficiency of daily operations on-site.
In his role, he conducts extensive condominium performance reviews and completes regular technical audits while simultaneously supporting MOD’s Customer Care unit. Andrew guarantees prompt attention to deficiencies and customer service requests, ensuring that they are resolved in a timely manner. Working closely with trades, he also establishes optimal building performance.
Andrew graduated from George Brown College in 2021 with a diploma in Construction Engineering.
Aidan Ball is MOD Developments’ Vice President of Construction. With over 14 years of experience, he has cultivated diverse expertise in real estate development. In his role, Aidan supervises all construction aspects of MOD’s various projects and is passionate about maintaining the founding principles of design excellence.
Before joining MOD in 2014, Aidan worked as a Project Manager for Camrost Felcorp. There, he managed multiple high-rise projects, including the prestigious Avenue development and The Imperial Plaza, where the iconic 1957 Imperial Oil Building was repurposed into a residential condominium.
Aidan Ball obtained a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from McGill University in 2007.
Tuyet Truong is a Corporate Accountant at MOD Developments, where she oversees various accounting functions, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank account reconciliation and filing.
She has accumulated over 23 years of experience in the accounting field, with her tenure at MOD dating back to 2015.
Gary Switzer is the CEO of MOD Developments and is one of Toronto’s most awarded developers. While his portfolio of iconic buildings varies greatly, each showcases his devotion to design excellence and city-building.
Gary began his career at WZMH Architects after graduating from the University of Toronto School of Architecture, followed by a tenure in the planning department at the City of Toronto. With extensive experience in urban planning and architecture, he went on to play an integral role in establishing the high-rise division of Great Gulf Homes before applying his learned principles and expertise in the co-founding of MOD in 2009.
Gary is an active member within the development community as a founding member of the BILD (Building Industry and Land Development Association) Toronto Advisory Group and is a frequent lecturer at the University of Toronto, York University, and Toronto Metropolitan University
As MOD Developments’ Office Manager, Janice Cheng is responsible for creating a harmonious workplace environment that enables all team members to flourish. Under her role, she guarantees timely completion of accounts payable, processes payments and reviews invoices; communicates and ensures thoroughfare with vendors and employers.
Her interest in and support of preserving Toronto’s heritage initially drew her to MOD, where she utilizes her unique set of skills as they apply to the development industry.