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Gerard Ferguson, CFA
Gerard Ferguson co-founded Jemekk Capital Management Inc. in 2004. Prior to starting his own firm Gerard was a vice president and portfolio manager at AGF Management Ltd., one of Canada’s largest mutual fund companies. He began his career in money management in 1993 and became a Portfolio Manager in 1996. Gerard is highly recognized for his expertise in small to mid capitalization stocks.
Gerard graduated from The Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in 1993 and began his investment career as an analyst. His initial duties included trading and portfolio management of Canadian equity and fixed income securities.
Throughout his eleven years at AGF Gerard managed or co-managed nine different Canadian equity and balanced funds ranging in size from $50 million to $800 million. He became a vice president and lead portfolio manager in 1996. From 1999 to 2004, Gerard managed a $360 million Canadian mid and small cap fund.
Gerard obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1996 and is a member of the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts and the Association of Investment Management and Research.
Contact Gerard: gerard.ferguson@jemekk.com
Louis De Jong, CA
Louis De Jong co-founded Jemekk Capital Management Inc. in 2004 having worked in the securities industry since 1996. From 1998 to 2004 Louis was employed by Credit Suisse First Boston where he most recently served as Head of Canadian Equities.
Louis began his career in the investment business at Sprott Securities where he was employed as an institutional equity sales person. From 1992 to 1996 he was employed by Bioniche Inc. a publicly traded biotechnology company where he held the position of CFO. Prior to that, Louis was employed at Price Waterhouse and was responsible for a number of audit, tax, and financial service engagements.
Louis is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (Economics) and a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Contact Louis: louis.dejong@jemekk.com
Rick Ummat, MBA
Rick Ummat joined Jemekk Capital Management Inc. in February 2008, after completing his MBA. Rick was successful in several internships during his post graduate studies, which provided him with exposure to many facets in capital markets. Rick worked on the buy side at AIC Ltd; Corporate Banking at Scotia Capital; and Institutional Equity Research at CIBC World Markets.
Prior to starting his MBA, Rick worked in Private Wealth Management at CIBC Wood Gundy for over 2 years where he was licensed as a Registered Representative working on a team managing $125 million.
Rick holds a BBA in Finance and completed his MBA at DeGroote School of Business in Strategic Business Valuation. Rick is currently pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Contact Rick: rick.ummat@jemekk.com
Christina Loomis
Christina Loomis joined the Jemekk team in February 2012. Prior to working at Jemekk, Christina held positions as both Branch Assistant and Sales Assistant at the CIBC Wood Gundy from 2011-2012.
Christina completed her post graduate studies at Fanshawe College in Corporate Communications & Public Relations, graduating in 2011. During this time, she completed internships with both the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation as well as the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in Association with Western University. Christina also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications: Media, Culture & Society from Brock University, graduating with Honours in 2010.
Christina also worked as a Branch Customer Service Representative at CIBC from 2007-2011 while obtaining her post-secondary education.
Contact Christina: christina.loomis@jemekk.com
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