CAROP - Key Persons


Alfonso Salemi

Job Titles:
  • President of the CAROP Board of Directors
Alfonso currently holds the position of President on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Rent-to-Own Professionals (CAROP). JAAG Properties has been a Diamond member since 2016.

Cam Rowland

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the CAROP Board of Directors
  • Business Owner and Real Estate Investor from Winnipeg
Cam Rowland is a business owner and real estate investor from Winnipeg, Canada. He started investing in real estate in 2006 after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad, replaced his salaried income (from his real estate holdings), and quit his day job in 2010. Cam is well versed in several real estate strategies and focused mainly on the Rent to Own/Lease Option strategy for the past 10 years. In 5 years Cam grew his portfolio to over 40 doors with only $100 per door down and didn't have to qualify for any mortgages by partnering with investors for unlimited potential for acquiring doors, increased cash flow, and outstanding returns.

Donna Cook - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CAROP Board of Directors
  • Treasurer
  • Vice President, Finance
Donna currently holds the position of VP of Finance on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Rent-to-Own Professionals (CAROP). Member since 2017. Silver Member. She is the Principal of MB Rent to Own a family-owned home management company, with a combined 60 years of experience in providing homeownership opportunities in an affordable and comfortable fashion.

Jeff Belanger

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CAROP Board of Directors
  • Vice President, External
Jeff started Real Estate investing in 2008 and is currently the VP of Investor and Client Relations/Principal Partner of HOS Financial Inc having helped over 1000 Rent to Own Clients.

Joe Migadel

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CAROP Board of Directors
  • Vice President, Internal and Secretary
Joe has been involved in the Rent To Own industry since 2013 and is one of the founding members of CAROP. Joe is the owner/operator of Calgary Rent To Buy and operates in Calgary, Alberta and the surrounding area.

Ron Geddert

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CAROP Board of Directors
  • Gold Member
  • Vice President, Professional Standards
Ron Geddert is a Gold Member and the founding president of CAROP. He has been operating Fraser Valley Rent 2 Own in British Columbia since 2011.

Zach Cahill

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the CAROP Board of Directors
  • Real Estate Investor
As an experienced real estate investor Zach has worked hard to learn the skills of investing and money management, all while working as a full-time paramedic. He is the founder of the Sudbury Real Estate Investors Association (SREIA), uniting local Sudbury investors and financially-aware community members to share stories, ideas, and investment tips.