Management Team & Board of Directors
Paul Bissett
Paul Bissett is a senior investment banker with over a decade of business advisory, management, M&A, financing and capital markets experience. He brings significant transaction experience across the business services and diversified industrials sectors, including in support of high-growth, entrepreneurial roll-up strategies. Paul spent 13 years at Stifel Financial and GMP Securities (acquired by Stifel in 2019), most recently as a Managing Director working with executive teams and boards to lead their capital markets and M&A initiatives. Paul was directly responsible for dozens of notable transactions including equity financings, debt financings, acquisitions and divestitures, representing billions in transaction value.
Prior to investment banking, Paul was a M&A professional at Direct Energy, a utility services business owned by Centrica plc, where he helped execute and integrate five acquisitions totaling over $1 billion of transaction value over a three-year period. Paul began his career at Deloitte, working primarily in the Transaction Advisory Services group, leading financial and operational due diligence on behalf of corporate and private equity clients.
Paul graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree (First Class Honours) and holds a CPA designation.
Frank Guo
Frank Guo is a strategic finance executive with over a decade of experience acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams. He brings a proven track record as a CFO for multiple small-cap public and private companies, where he successfully structured finance operations and secured critical capital to drive business growth. Prior to that, Frank served in the Corporate Credit division at RBC Capital Markets, where he managed a significant portfolio focused on corporate lending and Non-Bank Financial Institutions trading. He began his career in public accounting. Frank graduated from Western University with an MBA degree, holds a CPA designation and is a CFA Charterholder.
Gary Raulino
Gary Raulino is a highly accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in the facility management industry. As the CEO and Founder of Infinity Group Construction, he has driven the company to new heights, establishing it as a prominent player in the industry. Gary oversees all aspects of the company’s operations, including financial performance, business development, and operational efficiency. Under his leadership, Infinity Group Construction has forged strong partnerships with major brands such as Starbucks, Chipotle, 7-11, Aritzia, CBRE, Sherwin Williams, and McDonald’s.
Infinity Group Construction specializes in facility management, plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, renovations, design-build, water systems, and restaurant equipment repair. Gary’s extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in these areas have enabled him to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges. His commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety, has been a key factor in the company’s success.
Gary’s ability to anticipate market demands and adapt to changing industry dynamics has been instrumental in the company’s sustained growth. His focus on continuous improvement and staying at the forefront of industry trends ensures that Infinity Group Construction remains at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Gary’s dedication to client satisfaction, paired with his exceptional leadership skills, has positioned Infinity Group Construction as a trusted partner for a wide range of construction projects. As CEO, he continues to guide the company towards even greater achievements, driving its mission to deliver exceptional facility management services.
Dwayne Roberts
Dwayne Roberts, the President of Infinity Group Construction, has been a driving force behind the company’s remarkable growth and expansion over the past 18 years. With a visionary mindset and exceptional leadership skills, Dwayne has guided the company through significant business opportunities and expansions. His strategic thinking and decision-making abilities have been crucial in identifying growth prospects and developing effective strategies to capitalize on them.
Dwayne’s commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality and excellence has earned Infinity Group Construction a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and client satisfaction. He understands the importance of building and leading a strong team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers employees to excel in their roles. With 18 years of experience in the facility management sector, Dwayne possesses a deep understanding of the industry’s intricacies, enabling him to navigate challenges effectively and make informed decisions.
Through his influential leadership, Dwayne Roberts has established himself as a respected and influential executive in the sector. His ability to articulate his vision, goals, and expectations clearly to all stakeholders has contributed significantly to the company’s success. Dwayne’s strong work ethic and dedication to achieving results inspire and motivate the entire team to strive for excellence.
Romeo Di Battista Jr.
Romeo Di Battista Jr. founded Westmount Park Investments after 20 years as the CEO of Brovi Investments Limited, a real estate investment firm founded by his father Romeo Di Battista Sr. over 40 years ago. Since 1998, Romeo Jr. has managed and overseen investments in a variety of sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, food processing, media, construction, technology, and healthcare.
Romeo brings over two decades of leadership and success. His expertise lies in identifying and seizing unique opportunities, creating great investments through strong leadership, restructuring, and the introduction of professional management teams. Romeo’s strong network provides the foundation for the success of the Westmount Park model and its affiliated group of companies.
Aaron Unger
Aaron Unger is a principal of Bayline Capital Partners, a financial advisory firm that is engaged in providing clients with advisory services relating to fund raising, corporate strategic alternatives and go-public transactions. Additionally, Aaron serves as a consultant to Richardson Wealth where he specializes in assisting advisors with respect to structured products so as to facilitate the distribution of best-in-class product to its retail network. Between June 2006 and October 2015, Aaron served on the Executive Management team and was the Head of Equity Capital Markets at Dundee Capital Markets. Prior to that, Aaron served in the Equity Capital Markets group and Investment Banking group at TD Securities. His career began in the corporate finance group of KPMG, where Aaron specialized in mid-market M&A. Aaron has an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and an MBA from The European University in Montreux, Switzerland. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Sebastien Koechli
Sebastien Koechli brings over 15 years of experience in private equity investing, M&A, and corporate finance across a broad range of industries in Canada and internationally. Sebastien is currently a Managing Director at Helia Capital, where he leads the firm’s investment activities. He is responsible for sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities, structuring transactions, leading due diligence, and ensuring effective governance of portfolio companies at the board level. Prior to joining Helia Capital, he held various roles in Europe and North America, ranging from Managing Director of a Swiss-based family office and private investment firm to Deputy Head of Securities for a global private banking and asset management group. Sebastien also served on several boards and committees of publicly traded and private companies. Sebastien holds a BA and MSc in Finance and Management from HEC Lausanne.
Strategic Advisors
Elevate has a prominent team strategic and industry advisors that bring expertise and relationships in support of our objectives. This includes facility management industry veterans, executives in retail and food service, and experts in acquisition integration and enterprise systems.