Mike McCarron
President
Mike is a graduate of the University of Toronto who has spent his entire 37-year career in the supply chain sector. Prior to founding Left Lane Associates he started, built and sold the award winning MSM Transportation Group. He is a monthly columnist for Today’s Trucking magazine and a regular on the supply chain industry speaking circuit. Currently he sits on the Boards of the Toronto Trucking Association and the Ontario Hockey Association.
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 1 mike@leftlaneassociates.ca Linkedin
Peter Stefanovich
Managing Partner - Mergers & Acquisitions
Before joining Left Lane Associates as a Managing Partner in 2016, Peter Stefanovich spent over 8 years in operations and sales for Radiant Logistics (formerly Wheels Group) in Toronto and RMS, a construction/maintenance company in the Chicago area. Peter spent several years working with the Canadian Government in various capacities while attending graduate school at the University of Carleton. Before attending graduate school, Peter Stefanovich graduated Suma Cum Laude in both Business Finance and Political Science from the University of Western Ontario (Huron College).
Office: 416-551-6651 Ext. 2 peter@leftlaneassociates.ca Linkedin
John Kupiec
Vice President Sales
John Kupiec held senior roles at DHL Express and Canada Post, where he earned a reputation as a team builder and thought leader with his comprehensive understanding of the North American transportation sector. John has been recognized and awarded consistently for developing and executing successful corporate growth strategies. John started his career at MSM Transportation after earning his BSC at the University of Toronto.
Office: 416-551-6651 ext. 5 john@leftlaneassociates.ca Linkedin
Alex Osypiuk
Advisor - Mergers & Acquisitions
Alex joined the Left Lane Associates Mergers & Acquisitions team in April 2018. He performs in-depth financial analysis and supports deal execution on Supply Chain transactions for both buy-side and sell-side clients. His insight and understanding of the industry supported by extensive research provide an indispensable contribution to Left Lane’s success as Supply Chain M&A specialists. Before to joining our team, Alex was an investment analyst for a family fund’s portfolio of real estate and equity investments. Prior to that he completed a corporate finance internship at Infosys.
Alex is a graduate of the Ivey School of Business with an Honours degree in Business Administration. He is currently enrolled and registered in the CFA program and is proud to have completed the OTA’s Next Gen Leadership program.
Nicholas Somos
Advisor - Mergers & Acquisitions
Nicholas has been a key member of the Left Lane Associates deal team since 2018. He focuses on the origination and execution of value creating transactions for our clients across North America. His expertise and financial acumen continue to be a vital part of Left Lane's successful deal track record. Prior to joining Left Lane, Nicholas worked in M&A advisory and asset management holding positions at Scotia Bank, 1832 Asset Management, Invesco, and others.
Nicholas holds an M.B.A from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University as well as an undergraduate degree in accounting from York University. He is currently working towards the CFA designation.
Arpita Gautam
Business & Marketing Coordinator
Arpita joined Left Lane Associates in 2019. In her current role she handles Marketing, Accounting, Administration and Social Media. Prior to joining Left Lane Associates, Arpita has 7 years of experience in various roles ranging from Marketing, Event Management and Financial administration.
Arpita has a Bachelor of Management Studies majoring in Finance & International Finance from Mumbai University. As well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing of Financial Services from George Brown College, Toronto.
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 BSc 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 x7 kirstie@leftlaneassociates.ca Linkedin
Patrick McCarron
Research Associate
Patrick graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree where he played NCAA Division 1 hockey and was selected four times as an Academic All-Ivy. In his senior year he was named Assistant Captain and signed a professional contract with the Detroit Red Wings organization at the conclusion of his collegiate career.
Office: 607-793-7646 patrick@leftlaneassociates.ca Linkedin