Creststreet is a performance driven investment management firm focused exclusively on the energy sector. The firm was founded in 2000 with the premise that energy is an increasingly scarce commodity which will increase in value over time, providing attractive long-term investment opportunities. Our expertise extends to investing on a long and short basis in funds focused on both the conventional and alternative energy sectors.
Our mission is to achieve excellence in energy investing through strong and consistent investment performance across all of our energy investment products for our Canadian and international institutional and high net worth investors.
Robert J. Toole, CA
Managing Director and Founder
Mr. Toole has over 20 years of investment experience in the natural resource sector with a specialization in conventional and renewable energy companies. He has raised and invested over $1.1 billion in his career in various investment partnerships and mutual funds. Prior to forming Creststreet in 2000, Mr. Toole was head of the Resource Group of a Canadian merchant banking firm. Mr. Toole holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Queen's University and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Michael Clare, CA, CFA
Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Mr. Clare is a Vice President and Portfolio Manager and specializes in equity security selection with a focus on the conventional and alternative energy sectors. Mr. Clare is responsible for the development analysis and trading execution of investments for Creststreet’s funds. Mr. Clare also specializes in the analysis of crude oil and natural gas markets. Mr. Clare joined Creststreet in 2008 after beginning his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Clare holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Queen's University and has earned the Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations.
Donna E. Shea, CA
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Shea is Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Creststreet in 2003, Ms. Shea was the Vice President, Finance, of the Toronto Community Foundation. Prior to 2000, Ms. Shea was Assistant Vice President, Management Information Systems at Manulife Financial Limited. Prior to 1998, Ms. Shea was Vice President Operations at a Canadian merchant-banking firm. Ms. Shea holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Sheryl J. Chiddenton
Vice President, Compliance and Investment Services
Ms. Chiddenton is Vice President, Compliance and Investment Services. Prior to joining Creststreet in 2001, Ms. Chiddenton was an Executive Assistant in the private client division of a Canadian merchant-banking firm. Ms. Chiddenton is a member of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute and the Association of Canadian Compliance Professionals.
