Our Teams
Meet our dedicated team of leadership and employees
The culture of enthusiasm and collaboration that defines Europro has created a tenant-oriented and community-driven company that is devoted to its people, whether on our side of the table or not. Stemming from the passionate co-founders, Josef Jakubovic and Moshe Faust, Europro maintains the personal touch of a family-run company. Always guided by its founding principles, Europro has created an energetic and versatile environment that has attracted dynamic leadership twinned with a competent, loyal and close-knit staff.
Josef Jakubovic
Co-Founder
Josef has the property industry in his blood. Stemming from a family with generational involvement in the industry and driven by passion and a desire to create, Josef is devoted to his family, his business and his community. He takes great pride in ensuring that all these components of his life develop and succeed. When time allows, Josef takes to the road, invigorated by his love for cycling. Combining his international experience and 18 years in the industry, Josef ensures that Europro has the personal touch of a family-run company. His influence drives the transparent, detailed-oriented business approach on which the company thrives.
Moshe Faust
Co-Founder
The devotion Moshe shows to his business is representative of how driven and energized he is in all facets of his life. A proud father and a self-educated man, Moshe has in-depth knowledge and experience in property management, leasing, legal, investment and acquisition practices. As an active member of local community-based organizations, Moshe understands the importance of community and service, embracing life with enthusiasm and initiative. His influence on Europro has created an energetic and versatile company that has attracted a dynamic and close-knit staff.
Europro believes in treating their employees like family and their tenants like neighbours. This philosophy has attracted a youthful, creative staff focused on their shared passion for delivering exemplary service.
The Team
Richie Anand
Senior Property Manager, London City Centre
Born and raised in Leamington, Ontario, Richie moved to London after high school to obtain his diploma in Business Accounting from Fanshawe College. Starting his career in audit and finance, Richie transitioned to property management 8 years ago, managing properties in London and Toronto. With in-depth knowledge in residential and commercial property management, coupled with a financial background, Richie focuses on the needs of our tenants at the London City Centre to provide them with a working environment that exceeds expectations. In addition to his regular duties at work, Richie sits on the Board of Directors of the London Property Management Association, helping to educate and provide a voice to the landlord. He also enjoys spending time with family and maintains an active lifestyle through sports and fitness.
Nesreen Chahine
Senior Property Manager
A recent addition to the Europro team, Nesreen Chahine brings over 10 years of involvement in the Property Management industry. Adding to her professional experience, Nesreen has continued her education by obtaining her Real Property Administration Designation (BOMI) and the Facilities Management Administration Designation (BOMI). She is also currently completing her Bachelor of Real Estate Management program. With this outstanding combination of industry experience and theoretical knowledge, Nesreen is able to implement strategic thinking to deliver value by aligning corporate strategy to everyday operations and implementing process improvements and automation. Nesreen oversees a diverse roster of properties in Barrie, Windsor, North Bay, Whitby and Timmins. When not at work, Nesreen enjoys taking her husky for walks by the lake, baking decorative cakes and cupcakes and riding her motorcycle.
Veronica Chouinard
Property Manager, Barrie
Hailing from the East Coast of Canada, Veronica brings administrative expertise and a bright personality to her position as Property Manager for Europro’s Barrie office. Endowed with an International Association for Administrative Professionals Award, Veronica embodies professionalism and sound organizational skills. With a decade of experience in the industry, she believes in treating everyone fairly and keeping open lines of communication with her tenants. When not hard at work, she loves to spend time with her family. Veronica appreciates the career growth that Europro affords her and is thankful to have such a wonderful team by her side.
Meaghan Circosta
Human Resource & Payroll Manager
A Barrie, Ontario native, Meaghan serves as Europro’s Human Resource & Payroll Manager. With a diverse skillset, Meaghan is the first point of contact for any potential new hires and strives to ensure that all employees are supported on a daily basis. Having previously worked in fast-paced environments, Meaghan thrives when thinking on her feet. Meaghan emulates Europro’s core values of transparent and open communication to foster a healthy and positive work environment. Outside of Europro, Meaghan works with a dog rescue organization helping dogs find loving homes.
Akiva Goldberg
Financial Controller
Akiva has been in the real estate industry for over a decade, and part of the Europro team since 2018. He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce from Ted Rogers School of Management and is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Certified General Accountant. His commitment to excellence is exhibited through his keen eye for detail as he leads Europro’s accounting team. A family man, Akiva loves travelling to the ski slopes across the country and enjoying good food with his family.
Tom Hearn
Construction Manager, Kitchener-Waterloo
Tom attended the University of Guelph for Housing & Real Estate Management and Conestoga College for Construction Engineering Technology. Supplementing his education accolades, Tom brings over 15 years of construction management experience and 20 years of property management experience to Europro. With extensive knowledge in commercial and residential construction, Tom oversees our in-house construction team and helps manage external contractors to complete projects ranging from small building repairs to large office build-outs. Tom showcases a detail-oriented approach and exceptional problem-solving skills to plan and execute construction projects through our million square foot commercial real estate portfolio in Kitchener-Waterloo. Outside of work, Tom spends his spare time completing home renovations, making maple syrup, hiking and bowling.
Crystal Heenan
Director of Property & Leasing, Kitchener-Waterloo
As Leasing Director, Crystal Heenan is the first friendly face Europro’s Kitchener tenants see when searching for space in the tri-city area. With a decade in the industry under her belt, her reputation for transparency and kindness complements Europro’s genuine commitment to their clientele. As a strategist schooled in business, Crystal enjoys the company’s flexibility and creativity in finding solutions for their tenants’ needs. When not hard at work, Crystal relaxes with her family and friends, and spends time exploring the great outdoors. Her service-oriented skill-set makes her a cornerstone to finding and developing new relationships and fostering opportunities for Europro’s community of tenants.
Alexandra Kohut
General Manager, Lambton Mall
With over 12 years of industry experience, Alexandra started her career as Marketing and Specialty Leasing Coordinator at Lambton Mall in 2008. Since then, Alexandra has played an integral role in driving and growing the marketing programs at Lambton Mall, including hosting numerous successful shopping and community events, guest service experiences, and enhancing the gift card program. As General Manager, Alexandra showcases a strong interest in connecting with people and understanding their needs and challenges. She excels working with tenants and building relationships within the Sarnia community, taking great pride in ensuring that each customer’s visit and experience is exceptional at every touchpoint.
Jeremy Maierovits
Leasing Manager
As a third-generation Torontonian and a University of Toronto Commerce graduate, Jeremy knows how the GTA’s real estate market operates. Bringing his expertise in Finance and Economics, Jeremy is a solid addition to Europro’s head office team and is currently Leasing Manager. His time spent as chase producer at a national business news network expanded Jeremy’s natural ability to build strong relationships with tenants and healthy partnerships with vendors. Outdoor running invigorates Jeremy and helps him maintain peak performance. His high energy and enthusiasm are perfectly aligned with Europro’s dynamic approach to management excellence and serving its tenant community.
Nic Mejia
Marketing Communications Specialist
An experienced marketing professional and graphic designer, Nic has led and executed marketing strategies for Provincial Sport Organizations before joining Europro. Nic obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from York University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Marketing Management from Sheridan College, while playing on their varsity soccer teams. Through analytical thinking and a team-oriented attitude, Nic takes a creative approach to depict Europro’s brand in digital and traditional platforms. Outside of work, you can find Nic at the soccer field, catching the latest movies or at stand-up comedy or music shows.
Jesse Nathanson
Vice President, Asset Management & Investments
As part of the management team, Jesse comes with extensive experience in real estate investments and asset management. Since graduating from Yeshiva University in New York and obtaining his accounting designation, Jesse has worked for several large corporate real estate firms prior to joining Europro. Through his passion for real estate and his relationship-oriented style, he provides a guiding hand to Europro’s growth strategy, helping to enhance the already impressive portfolio of properties. A third-generation Canadian, Jesse has immersed himself in Toronto sports as a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan and is an avid hockey player.
Shane Pfohl
Operations Manager, Kitchener-Waterloo
Born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo, Shane’s love for facility operations blossomed at Conestoga College, where he gained certification as a Millwright and Environmental Systems specialist. With over a decade in the industry, his mandate of honesty, fairness and respect for everyone he encounters has proven to be a path to success. A proud family man, chef and outdoorsman, Shane uses his finely tuned leadership and problem-solving skills to constantly improve his KW portfolio. The respect he shows for his tenants, trades and local community make him a perfect fit for Europro’s culture of caring.
John Stevens
Construction Manager
John obtained a B.A. in Political Science from Concordia University and a Construction Management Diploma from George Brown College. Since graduation, John has gained valuable experience in the construction industry in various roles. Most recently, John has been in management positions as a Site Manager and Project Manager. John joined the Europro team in November of 2020 and has shown a true dedication to delivering quality projects while meeting strict deadlines. John uses his excellent communication skills to understand the needs of our tenants and to ensure all of the requirements for the projects are above standard. Including tenant buildouts, renovations, and general maintenance projects. When not at the office or on-site, John lives an active lifestyle cycling, hiking, playing hockey, tennis, and golf.
James Tan
Accounting Manager
James Tan
Accounting Manager
James graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Accounting and brings both U.S. and Canadian professional experience to Europro. With 15 years under his belt in property accounting, James possesses analytical risk assessment skills, and a problem-solving mantra that allows him to implement preventative measures to ensure issues can be taken care of in a timely manner. With keen attention to detail, James has proven to be a fantastic addition to the growing accounting department. James spends his time outside of work practicing the cello and skating at the ice rink. James is also an avid hockey and New York Rangers fan.
Katarina Taylor
General Manager, Windsor
Katarina brings a wealth of property management experience to her position as General Manager of Tecumseh Mall and Windsor Properties. With her career beginning in the commercial and residential construction industry, she transitioned into a management role with an open-air mixed-use retail and office centre. Katarina has been an integral part of the team at Tecumseh Mall since 2010 and has paved her way by exemplifying a strong commitment to the success of tenants and business partners. She takes great pride in establishing connections and building relationships. Outside of work, Katarina enjoys relaxing with a good book and spending time with friends and family.
Marc Weiss
Property Manager
A recent MBA graduate, Marc brings a combination of international and local experience to Europro and is a perfect fit for the Head Office team. Marc serves as the Property Manager for the Toronto and Mississauga portfolios. Through a detail-oriented eye, Marc exudes enthusiasm for all operational matters and tenant needs. Marc thrives in collaborative environments and is attracted to working in a close-knit setting. When not performing his day-to-day duties at Europro, Marc enjoys running, biking and spending time with his two kids.
Shirley Wu
Accounting Manager
Shirley has been in the commercial real estate industry for over a decade, bringing extensive professional experience to her position as Accounting Manager. Graduating from Simon Fraser University, Shirley obtained her BA in Economics and has progressed through several commercial real estate firms prior to starting at Europro. Shirley leads by example, showcasing her abilities and willingness to communicate. Making an instant impact on the accounting department, Shirley is able to plan and prioritize projects to ensure they are completed efficiently. Outside of work, Shirley is passionate about hiking, rock climbing and reading good books.
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