PHAZE3 - Key Persons


Brian Rowley

Job Titles:
  • CFO of Phaze 3 Associates
Brian is the CFO of Phaze 3 Associates. He has spent his career as the CFO of single-family offices, directly involved in overseeing financial reporting, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, refinancing, and income tax planning. In addition to the extensive hours Brian spends at Phaze 3, he spends his evenings and weekends guiding people through difficult life circumstances and has become a cornerstone within his community.

Eleanor Millar

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff at Phaze 3 Associates
Eleanor is the Chief of Staff at Phaze 3 Associates. She has more than a decade of experience in Canadian politics, specifically working on Parliament Hill for two Ministers, managing complex files and issues, and assisting with the success of legislative agendas and communications strategies. Eleanor left Parliament Hill to work for a not-for-profit organization where she ran a successful internship program, training young people in the most effective ways to engage in politics, at all three levels of government. Having worked with more than 250 university and highschool students over the course of 8 years, watching many of them take on increasingly senior roles in government, or be elected themselves, has been her most rewarding experience. In her "off time", Eleanor's energetic 5-year-old son keeps her on the run and constantly looking for answers to satisfy his insatiable curiosity.

Michael Shapiro

Job Titles:
  • Chief Investment Officer of Phaze 3 Associates
Michael is the Chief Investment Officer of Phaze 3 Associates. He is responsible for seeking out investment opportunities while ensuring current investments yield successful results. Prior to joining 4CS, Michael was a Managing Partner of Weston Premium Woods Inc., which he and his partners exited in a sale to Richelieu Hardware Canada.

Rene Rampaul

Job Titles:
  • Controller of Phaze 3 Associates
Rene is the Controller of Phaze 3 Associates. Bringing over 15 years of Accounting experience, including 8 years of Property Management experience, Rene specializes in analyzing financial information, preparing accurate and timely financial reports/statements and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures in order to maintain the integrity of all financial information provided. When not in the Office, Rene enjoys spending time with his family and friends, or attending whichever sporting event is happening in Toronto (except for Maple Leaf games).

Robert Curran

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner of Socium Capital
Robert is the Managing Partner of Socium Capital. He leads the firm's investing activities, including deal sourcing and execution. Previously, Rob worked in investment banking at a local independent dealer and a large Canadian bank. He has experience across an array of capital market transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and capital raising for private and public companies. Rob has also worked in real estate finance. Robert obtained his MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and his bachelor's degree in Management from the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University.

Stephanie Shapiro

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President at Phaze 3 Associates
Stephanie is the Executive Vice President at Phaze 3 Associates. She spent 10 years working with the federal government as a Senior Human Resources Advisor for Transport Canada, specializing in recruitment and retention, before joining Phaze 3. Stephanie guides the Phaze 3 team through the firm's dynamic work tempo with a human-centred philosophy. As a staunch advocate for mothers dealing with mental health issues, Stephanie's empathic stance towards team members and clients, flows from her experience, education and intuitive understanding of the interplay between people's personal and professional lives. Stephanie is an avid reader and is doing her part to contribute to the growing body of writing exploring motherhood and mental wellbeing. A mother of two young girls, Stephanie blogs about her experiences at: www.mamaneedsavodka.com