Advisory Board

Michael A. Johnston

Advisory Board Chairman

Michael A. Johnston is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Proficio Mortgage and has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Mr. Johnston is the founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Merrill Lynch Credit Corp. Mr. Johnston was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Basis100 Inc. and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lender’s Service Inc. Earlier in his career, Mr. Johnston was the Chief Financial Officer of Merrill Lynch Hubbard.

Yousry Bissada

Advisory Board Member

Mr. Bissada has been involved in the Canadian mortgage industry for many years. He has occupied progressively senior positions with two leading financial institutions, FirstLine Mortgages and TD Canada Trust. Most recently, Mr. Bissada was President and CEO of Filogix, Canada’s leading technology provider to the mortgage and real estate industries. Mr. Bissada’s experience and insight has led to a distinguished and respected career in the mortgage industry.

John Bordignon

Advisory Board Member

Mr. Bordignon is currently Executive Vice President, Strategic Development for Paradigm Quest Inc. Prior to joining Paradigm Quest, John was Executive Vice President, Corporate Development for Filogix Limited Partnership, a division of Davis & Henderson. At Filogix, he was responsible for product development and all new corporate initiatives. John has over 25 years experience in the Canadian mortgage market including 18 years with National Bank of Canada in various leadership positions.

Ivan Wahl

Advisory Board Member

Mr. Wahl has approximately 30 years of experience in the residential mortgage business and has played a leading role in the development of the Canadian mortgage broker channel and the mortgage-backed securitization industry. Mr. Wahl is currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xceed Mortgage Corporation. He founded FirstLine Trust Company in 1985 and served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. From 1995 to 2001, he was Vice-Chairman and Director of CIBC Mortgages Inc.