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.

A partnership of industry veterans with proven track records of success.

Portfolio Management

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.

William (Bill) Shaw, CA
Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager

Bill Shaw joined Creststreet in May, 2010, is a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager and is responsible for providing investment advice to the Funds and for overseeing investment research. From August, 2001 to November, 2009, Mr. Shaw was a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Mavrix Fund Management where he was responsible for management of the Mavrix Dividend and Income Fund. Under Mr. Shaw’s stewardship, the Mavrix Dividend & Income Fund was recognized as "the best Canadian Dividend Fund of the Year" for 2003 by the Canadian Investment Awards and was a finalist in the same category in 2004. Mr. Shaw has been a portfolio manager for more than 15 years and has also managed money for institutions, foundations and private clients. Mr. Shaw holds BA, BAS and MBA degrees as well as CA, CMA and CFP designations.

Paul G. MacDonald, CFA
Vice President and Portfolio Manager

Paul MacDonald is a Vice President and Portfolio Manager and is responsible for providing investment advice to the Funds and for overseeing investment research in the natural resource sectors. Paul joined Creststreet in May of 2010 after spending five years at a boutique Canadian investment management firm where he specialized in the broad natural resource sectors and specialty flow through investments. Prior to that, Paul spent three years as an investment associate with a major North American investment firm. Paul obtained a Bachelor of International Finance degree from Griffith University in Australia and holds a CFA charter.

Michael D. 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.

Marketing and Sales

Kevin A. Wood
Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Kevin Wood is the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Mr. Wood is a sales executive with over 20 years experience in the mutual fund industry. Prior to joining Creststreet in May 2010, Kevin was a Vice President, National Sales for an independent mutual fund company. While there Mr. Wood helped grow the firm from just over $300 Million in 2001 to over $4.5 Billion in 2010. Mr. Wood is responsible for all sales and marketing support to investment advisors across Canada. Mr. Wood holds an Honors Degree in Economics from the University of Toronto.

Alex V. Nayyar
Vice President, Sales

Alex Nayyar is Vice President, Sales. Prior to joining Creststreet in May, 2010, Mr. Nayyar was Vice President, National Sales Manager for an independent mutual fund company. Mr. Nayyar is responsible for sales and support to investment advisors across Canada. Mr. Nayyar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto.

Operations and Compliance

Donna E. Shea, CA
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Shea is Senior 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.