Executive Team

David Franklin, RIBC

President

David joined the firm in 1995, previously having worked with private and public sector real estate finance companies. David also held managerial positions with CMHC, Canada’s federal mortgage loan insurance agency. David is a member of the Real Estate Institute of BC and Canada. David has 20 years of commercial real estate experience and, in particular, extensive CMHC “work out” experience.
   
   

Lorenzo Cocco, MBA

Vice President, Origination

Lorenzo has over 15 years experience in both the commercial real estate and corporate lending business. Prior to joining Penmor, Lorenzo operated in various senior management roles and covered the role of Associate Vice President at a large financial institution in Canada, overseeing a team of over 50 commercial originators/analysts and managing/growing a portfolio of $3 billion in assets. Lorenzo holds his undergraduate from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Heidelberg, Germany.
   
   

Chris Brossard, CA

Vice President, Corporate Development

Chris brings over 15 years of senior managerial experience and corporate level leadership, with significant financial sector expertise culminating in executive roles and shareholder positions with various private equity, real estate and real estate finance firms.  Chris holds a Canadian Chartered Accountant designation.