Meet the city builders who are transforming communities to be more liveable, sustainable and inclusive Tenblock is an energetic workplace where creative and collaborative thinkers thrive. We operate as a workshop that seeks to find the best possible solutions for addressing the needs of residents, neighbourhoods and the city at large. We are helping Toronto become a place where climate action and community building are part of the fabric of the city—and these are the people who are making it happen.
Stephen JobVice President
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Cycling enthusiast happiest riding his Linus Dutchi 3 & Riese & Müller Load4 75Graduate of the University of Toronto and University of Southern CaliforniaProfessional Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
A Bit About StephenA founding member of the Tenblock team, Stephen is a seasoned urban planner and housing developer who has led the development of over 10 million square feet of residential and mixed-use property in Toronto. Stephen believes developers are in a unique position to fight climate change by adopting more sustainable building practices.
Inessa SchwartzDirector of Finance
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Bachelor’s of Arts in Statistics and Management from the University of Haifa, Certified Professional Accountant and Certified Management AccountantWhen not immersed in numbers can be found hiking, reading or spending time with familySpeaks three languages—Hebrew, Russian and English
A Bit About InessaInessa Schwartz is an entrepreneurial controller and finance leader with 20 years of progressive management experience and a passion for real estate and development. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Statistics and Management from the University of Haifa and is a Certified Professional Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. Inessa speaks three languages—Hebrew, Russian and English—and when not immersed in numbers can be found hiking, reading or spending time with family.
Evan PerlmanSenior Development Manager
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Graduate of the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Master of Planning in Urban Development ProgramHas worked in planning and consulting on a wide variety of development types across the GTAViews energy-efficiency and sustainable building practices as opportunities to improve quality of life
A Bit About EvanA Registered Professional Planner with a decade of experience in planning and land development consultation, Evan Perlman loves working in development because it directly addresses the societal need for housing while having an immediate impact on the character of a neighbourhood. A graduate of the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Master of Planning in Urban Development Program and of Queen’s University (Bachelor’s of Arts with Honours in Human Geography), Evan has experience planning and consulting on a wide variety of projects across the GTA. At Tenblock, he sees an opportunity to leverage his experience by making buildings more energy-efficient and sustainable.
Matthew KellingDevelopment Manager
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A planning and development professional with a passion for driving equitable, and sustainable city-building outcomesFocused on creating a built environment that improves the lives of current future residents of the cityGraduate of Queen’s University with a Masters in Planning from the University of Toronto
A Bit About MatthewMatthew Kelling is a planning and development professional with a passion for driving equitable, and sustainable city-building outcomes. He is focused on housing and development because it sits at the intersection of so many related challenges that interest him: climate change, affordability, social inclusion, economic development, mobility and joy. At Tenblock, Matthew is focused on creating a built environment that improves the lives of current future residents of the city. He is a graduate of Queen’s University with a Masters in PLanning from the University of Toronto. Matthew lives in the Junction and likes to get outside to hike, ski and mountain bike.
Dan KwakDevelopment Manager
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7 years of experience in commercial, high-rise residential and mixed-use projectsHons. Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of WaterlooViews sustainable building practices as a way to hold onto the things that make urban living so special while gradually transforming our impact on the world around us
A Bit About DanA licensed architect and real estate professional with expertise in project management and all phases of development from planning to design and construction, Dan Kwak joined Tenblock in 2022. He brings over 7 years of experience in commercial, high-rise residential and mixed-use projects and excels at negotiating planning entitlements and setting early design parameters for optimizing building designs and layouts. Dan has an Hons. Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Waterloo and lives at Yonge and Bloor, which he loves for its easy access to any part of the city.
Graeme KennedySenior Associate, Development
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An urban planner/architectural designer with experience leading design and policy projectsGraduate of the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Master of Planning in Urban Development Program and a Bachelor’s in Architectural Studies from Carleton University.Passionate about photography, mountain biking and snowboarding
A Bit About GraemeAn urban planner and architectural designer with experience leading design and policy projects, Graeme Kennedy’s passion for city building comes from the joy he gets from building on the past to deliver better urban futures. Graeme has a Master’s in Urban Development (Planning) from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor’s in Architectural Studies from Carleton University. He believes that now is the time for transformational change that improves the efficiency and lifespan of the housing we are building today. When not city building, Graeme is either taking photographs, mountain biking or snowboarding.
Veronica PerriAdministrator
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Business Administration Diploma from Sheridan CollegeManages all Tenblock day to day operationsWhen not at Tenblock enjoys cooking and spending time with her granddaughter
A Bit About VeronicaVeronica brings a wealth of experience in her role as Administrator. As a graduate of the Business Administration Program with Sheridan College, Veronica demonstrates a vast and comprehensive understanding of accounting, business administration and office management. With almost 40 years of experience, Veronica is committed to supporting her team in a fast-paced and progressive environment with compassion and humour. She looks forward to the diversity and daily challenges of building housing and appreciates the opportunity to support team goals and aspirations. When not at work, Veronica enjoys cooking, gardening and reading, and being a grandmother, Veronica loves to keep current with the social and creative interests of her seven-year-old granddaughter.
Join our teamTenblock is an energetic workplace where creative thinkers thrive. We operate as a workshop that seeks to find the best possible solutions for addressing intractable problems in housing development. Our multidisciplinary team is constantly learning from each other in order to adapt to new challenges.
