Peter Stefanovich
President
Before co-founding Left Lane Associates as the Managing Partner in 2016, Peter Stefanovich spent over eight years in operations and sales for Radiant Logistics (formerly Wheels Group) in Toronto and RMS, a construction and maintenance company in the Chicago area. Peter spent several years working with the Government of Canada in various capacities while attending graduate school at Carleton University. Peter’s extensive connectivity across the supply chain space continues to grow through his positions on industry boards such as the Toronto Transportation Club, Ontario Trucking Association, and the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Most recently, he has been a featured speaker at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), Business Transitions Forum (BTF), and Benesch’s Private Equity in the Transportation & Logistics Industry Conference.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 1 peter@leftlaneassociates.ca
Nicholas Somos
Director - Mergers and Acquisitions, Vice President
As Director – Mergers and Acquisitions, Vice President, Nicholas leads Left Lane Associates’ investment banking team in originating and executing complex supply chain M&A transactions across the United States, Canada, and globally. In this role, Nicholas is instrumental in driving strategic growth for our firm and maximizing value for Left Lane Associates’ clients.
Nicholas joined Left Lane Associates in 2018 and has played an integral role in the growth of the firm, leading numerous supply chain transactions from $1 million – $912 million in enterprise value. Prior to his tenure at Left Lane Associates, Nicholas worked in M&A advisory and asset management holding positions at Scotiabank, 1832 Asset Management, Invesco, and others. He completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting at York University and holds a Master of Business Administration from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Alex MacKinnon
Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions
Alex joined the Left Lane Associates team as an Investment Banker in September 2021. As the fourth generation in a trucking family, it was a natural calling for Alex to follow in the footsteps of his forefathers at MacKinnon Transport. During his tenure there, Alex held many roles within the business, working his way up from cleaning the facilities to learning all the nuances of the various industry disciplines. His final role with MacKinnon Transport was as the Chief Operating Officer where he successfully led the family business through a formalized restructuring. After navigating the sale of key divisions from his family business in both 2012 and 2017, he knows first-hand what it takes to go through the sell process. Alex then continued to work in the industry with light-asset carriers in roles as Director of Sales & Business Development, Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Vice President of Operations. Alex now shares his industry knowledge and experience with Left Lane's partners through his mergers & acquisitions advisory services.
Academically, Alex attended university in West Virginia on a sports and academic scholarship. On top of acting as the captain of both the water polo and swim teams, he graduated with degrees in Business Management and International Business. Most recently in 2017, Alex obtained his Master of Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University.
Marcin Sakowicz
Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions
Marcin joined the Left Lane Associates team in April 2022. He brings with him practical experience gained through his previous role working as a valuations analyst along with co-op placements in related businesses during university. Having graduated from the Accounting and Financial Management program at the University of Waterloo, Marcin brings a vast skillset and a hunger for the financial industry to our growing investment banking team.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 112 marcin@leftlaneassociates.ca
Anton Gladkikh
Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions
Anton joined as an Investment Banker with Left Lane Associates in September 2022. He previously worked as an Analyst in the Fixed Income team at Fiera Capital in Toronto, where he primarily performed coverage for the energy and financial industries. Anton holds a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance from McMaster University. He has completed his CFA Level II exam and brings a wealth of knowledge to Left Lane’s investment banking team.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 103 anton@leftlaneassociates.ca
Kanav Setia
Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions
Kanav joined Left Lane as an Investment Banker in January 2023. With prior experience in risk analysis at TD Securities, research at the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, and accounting at Ernst & Young, Kanav brings a diverse background of experience in addition to his passion for finance, investing, and entrepreneurship. Kanav holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo and has completed his CFA Level II exam.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 117 kanav@leftlaneassociates.ca
Mike Ennis
Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions
Mike joined the Left Lane Associates team as an Investment Banker in August 2023. With previous experience as a senior account specialist focused on capital markets at a leading North American sales and distribution firm, Mike brings a strong financial background and a knack for building client relationships to the Left Lane team. Currently working towards the CFA Level II, Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Financial Management from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 115 michael@leftlaneassociates.ca
Thomas Barnes
Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas joined the Left Lane Associates team as an Investment Banking Fall Analyst in September 2023 and moved into the role of Investment Banker in January 2024. With a wealth of experience in the supply chain industry, most recently as a logistics analyst at a leading transportation services provider, Thomas also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in finance, graduating with distinction from Brock University.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 113 thomas@leftlaneassociates.ca
Dawson Carty
Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions
Dawson joined the Left Lane Associates team as an Investment Banking Winter Analyst in January 2024 and moved into the role of Investment Banker in May 2024. Holding a Master of Business Administration from the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University, Dawson also brings previous mergers and acquisitions experience to the team, having worked most recently as an analyst at an M&A advisory firm in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Before completing his MBA, Dawson obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in finance from Acadia University, while playing on the men’s varsity hockey team. With his technical skillset and passion for mergers and acquisitions, Dawson is a valuable addition to our investment banking team.
Office: 416-551-6651 dawson@leftlaneassociates.ca
Ihit Badhwar
Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions
Ihit first joined Left Lane as a co-op student in in the fall of 2022 and continued as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in the summer of 2023. Upon completing his Bachelor's of Accounting and Financial Management with a specialization in Financial Markets from the University of Waterloo, Ihit returned to our team as an Investment Banker in April 2024. Through his time at Left Lane Associates and his prior experiences as a financial analyst and tax accountant in a variety of industries, Ihit has honed his financial analysis and reporting abilities. Driven by a passion for finance and a commitment to continuously learning, Ihit is a valuable asset to our team and is currently working towards his CFA Level I designation.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 116 ihit@leftlaneassociates.ca
Kirstie Boatright
Research Manager
Kirstie Boatright has over a decade of experience managing teams and conducting market research across multiple business sectors, including the commercial real estate and supply chain industries. After earning a Bachelor of Science from Clemson University, where she studied Psychology and Sociology, Kirstie honed her research, analysis, and leadership skills at a global research firm. In both Washington, D.C. and Toronto, she has led teams of up to 70 employees to build and maintain high-quality databases and provide clients with the best information to make important business decisions. With a passion for leading teams and diving deep into data, Kirstie ensures Left Lane Associates has the largest and most comprehensive supply-chain-company database of any M&A firm in Canada.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 7 kirstie@leftlaneassociates.ca
Jackie Doyle
Research Analyst
Jackie joined Left Lane Associates in 2021 with over seven years of experience in capital markets, global banking, and niche M&A firms. She has worked in both operational and compliance capacities, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the Left Lane Associates team. Jackie studied abroad in England, obtaining business accreditations from the University of Lincoln, and in Canada, earning certifications in Risk Management from George Brown College.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 10 jackie@leftlanesassociates.ca
Ryan Manzolini
Research Analyst
Ryan joined Left Lane Associates as a Research Analyst in May 2023, bringing with him prior experience working in non-profit organizations and in policy development and research. Ryan obtained his Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University before acquiring his Master of Arts with a specialization in International Relations at the University of York, England.
Office: 416-551-6651 ryan@leftlaneassociates.ca
Matthew McGrath
Director of Sales & Marketing
Matt joined the Left Lane Associates team in April 2021. With a true passion for helping others, he is responsible for educating & engaging our clientele on the benefits of our mergers & acquisitions advisory services. Most recently, Matt gained his sales experience in the transportation & supply chain industry while supporting companies throughout North America to implement fleet tracking and electronic logging device compliance across their fleets. Previous to his transportation career, Matt worked in the advertising industry where he managed the production of mass media campaigns for key Canadian companies across all mediums.
Matt has a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies with a specialization in consumer behaviour from Western University. In his spare time, Matt enjoys entertaining with his guitar and collection of original music and covers.
Josh Ball
Sales & Marketing Analyst
Josh joined the Left Lane Associates team in July of 2022. As a driven marketing professional with over five years of experience in digital marketing, market research, and corporate public relations, Josh provides creative and technical expertise to Left Lane’s marketing initiatives. With a deep appreciation for the power of analytics to provide insight and drive thoughtful and effective communications, he works to continuously improve our clients’ reach and accuracy in effective target searches.
As a graduate of McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Philosophy, Josh brings an analytic approach and love of learning to every new project and initiative.
Mia Robregado
Business & Office Manager
Mia joined the Left Lane Associates team as a Business & Office Manager in April 2024. Holding certifications in Human Resources Management and Analytics from Wharton Executive Education, Mia has over seven years of management experience, specializing in HR policy development, strategic recruitment, and employee engagement. She has a proven track record of enhancing organizational productivity through international assignment management and stakeholder collaboration across the private equity, energy, and finance industries.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 6 mia@leftlaneassociates.ca
Donna Smith
Accounting Controller
Acting as Left Lane's virtual administrative assistant, Donna supports our team with a variety of day-to-day business operations, ranging from accounting assistance to human resources responsibilities. A lifelong entrepreneur, Donna has over three decades of office management, event coordination, and client services experience, in addition to a law diploma from Seneca College.
Office: 416-720-4058 donna@leftlaneassociates.ca