About Us
Our Company
Longhouse Capital Partners was established in 2022 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.
We are an Indigenous-owned advisory and investment platform focused on infrastructure, helping projects move forward with Indigenous ownership and clear, workable structures.
Founded by Indigenous business leaders and seasoned financial professionals, Longhouse brings experience across capital markets and project development, working at the intersection of communities, project proponents, and capital.
We focus on practical execution and long-term relationships.
our team
Fred Di Blasio
Chief Executive Officer
Fred Di Blasio
Chief Executive Officer
Fred is a proud member of the Huron-Wendat Nation and Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Longhouse Capital Partners.
Prior to co-founding Longhouse, Fred served as Executive Vice President for Nch’Kay Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation ($1.4 billion Sen̓áḵw Development). Fred is an experienced executive with a proven track record at AT&T, TELUS and INVIDI Technologies ($300M exit) with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (over $100 billion of deals), corporate development and marketing.
Prior to co-founding Longhouse, Fred served as Executive Vice President for Nch’Kay Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation ($1.4 billion Sen̓áḵw Development). Fred is an experienced executive with a proven track record at AT&T, TELUS and INVIDI Technologies ($300M exit) with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (over $100 billion of deals), corporate development and marketing.
Kelly Marshall
Chief Investment Officer
Kelly Marshall
Chief Investment Officer
Kelly is a Partner at Longhouse Capital Partners. He is a seasoned executive with 25 years of experience in real estate and infrastructure. Kelly is based in Toronto and acts as an advisor to institutions in Canada and the United States.
Prior to joining Longhouse, Kelly served as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (‘‘OMERS’’) where he led the growth of infrastructure and real estate strategic equity partnerships.
Before joining OMERS, Kelly served as Head of Corporate Finance at Brookfield Asset Management. In this capacity, he was responsible for the global corporate finance activities in each of Brookfield’s core business lines. During his 16 year career at Brookfield, Kelly led real estate, renewable power and infrastructure transactions across North and South America, Europe, UK, Australia and India.
Kelly currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Granite REIT, a C$7 billion industrial and logistics company that is listed on the TSX and NYSE. He also currently holds board and investment committee positions with Red Funnel Ferries Limited, Onex Falcon, Power Sustainable Lios and Pomerleau Capital.
Kelly earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Wilfred Laurier University and holds an ESG Global Competent Boards Designation.
Prior to joining Longhouse, Kelly served as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (‘‘OMERS’’) where he led the growth of infrastructure and real estate strategic equity partnerships.
Before joining OMERS, Kelly served as Head of Corporate Finance at Brookfield Asset Management. In this capacity, he was responsible for the global corporate finance activities in each of Brookfield’s core business lines. During his 16 year career at Brookfield, Kelly led real estate, renewable power and infrastructure transactions across North and South America, Europe, UK, Australia and India.
Kelly currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Granite REIT, a C$7 billion industrial and logistics company that is listed on the TSX and NYSE. He also currently holds board and investment committee positions with Red Funnel Ferries Limited, Onex Falcon, Power Sustainable Lios and Pomerleau Capital.
Kelly earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Wilfred Laurier University and holds an ESG Global Competent Boards Designation.
Derek Sawkins
Managing Director
Derek Sawkins
Managing Director
Derek is a senior finance and corporate development professional with over 20 years of experience across investment banking, private equity, real estate, technology, and climate finance. He serves as Managing Director at Longhouse Capital Partners, where he focus on structuring transactions, advancing strategic partnerships, and supporting the development of Indigenous-led infrastructure opportunities.
Derek began his career in investment banking at National Bank Financial and has since held senior roles across a range of entrepreneurial and institutional platforms, including INVIDI Technologies, Capital New Financial, and Carbon Streaming Corporation. Throughout his career, he has led complex transactions spanning mergers and acquisitions, project finance, capital raising, and strategic growth initiatives.
In parallel, Derek founded and led one of the world’s first TEDx programs, building it from a small volunteer initiative into a globally recognized platform with over 100 million views online. This experience reflects his broader approach to leadership, combining financial expertise with an ability to connect ideas, people, and opportunities.
Derek began his career in investment banking at National Bank Financial and has since held senior roles across a range of entrepreneurial and institutional platforms, including INVIDI Technologies, Capital New Financial, and Carbon Streaming Corporation. Throughout his career, he has led complex transactions spanning mergers and acquisitions, project finance, capital raising, and strategic growth initiatives.
In parallel, Derek founded and led one of the world’s first TEDx programs, building it from a small volunteer initiative into a globally recognized platform with over 100 million views online. This experience reflects his broader approach to leadership, combining financial expertise with an ability to connect ideas, people, and opportunities.