Taarshi De Silva Raghaven

Adrian Schut is Cahdco's Director of Real Estate & Construction as well as the acting President. He is an experienced builder with a background in multi-residential structures and custom homes. As a project lead for the past ten years, he has successfully completed dozens of units and built a strong network of local tradespeople and suppliers. After operating Adrian Schut Construction Inc. for six years, he entered the affordable housing sector in 2021, bringing his private sector experience in high-performance buildings to Ottawa’s landscape. His attention to detail and familiarity with advanced building techniques enable him to build better, faster, and on budget. Adrian lives in Ottawa with his wife and three children. Beyond work, he and his family enjoy running, cross-country skiing, and trying to stay warm in the winter, with varying degrees of success.

Cat Carkner (she/her) is a Development Project Coordinator for Cahdco. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and Social Entrepreneurship from McGill University. Prior to Cahdco, Cat worked in social impact, academic research, and higher education. In this role, Cat supports the planning, implementation, and tracking of affordable housing projects. New to the housing sector, she is excited to help create more sustainable, livable, and equitable cities.

Greg McPherson is a Financial Analyst for Cahdco and CCOC. His responsibilities include financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, template development, and basic bookkeeping. Greg holds an MBA from the Royal Military College of Canada and an MSc in Management Studies from the Smith School of Business. With experience in numerous private sector organizations, he is now pleased to lend his support to such an impactful cause.