With decades of experience in real estate investing, asset management, and operating business growth, the Longridge team brings strategic discipline and local insight to every project.
We are personally committed to the places we invest in, and the partners we invest alongside.
Meet the Team
Mack Crawford
CEO & Co-Founder
As CEO and Co-Founder of Longridge Partners, Mack oversees the firm's private real estate funds and direct investment portfolios. Raised in rural Ontario, he shaped Longridge’s “invest in good nature” thesis, channeling a lifelong passion for the outdoors into the firm’s focus on nature-rich assets.
A Queen’s University Bachelor of Commerce graduate, Mack previously worked as a corporate real estate agent, and then built and sold CommonWealth Fund Services with John Clark before dedicating himself full-time to Longridge.
Matt Stam
CFO & Partner
As CFO of Longridge Partners, Matt leads the firm’s financial strategy and operations, overseeing financial planning and reporting, valuation, capital allocation, investor relations, taxation, and corporate governance across Longridge’s investment platform and more than 2,000 acres under management.
A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Matt holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University School of Business, where he graduated with first-class honours. He also studied international economics during a period abroad at Copenhagen Business School, bringing a global perspective to Longridge’s financial stewardship.
Faisal Ratansi
CIO
As Chief Investment Officer of Longridge Partners, Faisal brings 16 years of real estate investment and development experience, with a particular focus on golf-anchored master-planned communities. He oversees investment strategy across the portfolio, leveraging deep capital-markets expertise and an extensive network within the global golf industry to enhance long-term value.
Faisal previously served as Vice President of Capital Planning & Investments at Cabot, the global golf resort developer, and earlier held roles in investment banking and real estate at Citibank and Tricon Capital. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College.
Evan Lewis
VP, Investments & Capital Formation
As Vice President, Investments & Capital Formation at Longridge Partners, Evan leads capital formation and investor engagement, connecting partners with the firm’s real estate investment opportunities. He joined Longridge in 2025 after six years at Georgian, where he served as Head of Investor Partnerships, North America, supporting deal sourcing and capital formation.
Previously, Evan founded and scaled several B2B SaaS ventures and held operating roles across sales and product management. He holds an Honours Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University and brings a technology-enabled perspective to building scalable investment platforms.
Jared Grice
VP, Operations & Development
As Vice President, Operations & Development, Jared oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations, as well as the firm's development initiatives. He manages property maintenance, resolves operational issues, and coordinates with external vendors to maintain a consistently high standard across the portfolio.
Originally from Caledon, Jared brings a practical, design-driven perspective shaped by his background in landscape architecture. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph and values the quiet moments spent on Longridge properties, particularly during winter at Melville Park.
Jennifer Walker
General Counsel
As General Counsel of Longridge Partners, Jenny advises the firm on transactional, regulatory, and governance matters, supporting disciplined growth across its investment strategies. Her remit includes deal structuring, risk management, and portfolio compliance across multiple jurisdictions, helping ensure confident and sustainable operation.
Originally from Halifax, Jenny brings a broad commercial real estate background that underpins the firm’s rigorous approach to documentation and closing. An avid golfer and hiker, she is a strong advocate of Longridge’s stewardship culture and connection to its nature-rich assets.
Gabi Best
Director of Marketing
As Director of Marketing at Longridge Partners, Gabi leads the firm’s marketing and communications strategy, shaping how the brand and mission are expressed across platforms. She oversees content creation, manages social media, collaborates with creative partners, and analyzes performance metrics to strengthen engagement with a thoughtful, high-quality audience.
Originally from Caledon, Gabi is an avid traveller, hiker, and golfer with a passion for photography and the outdoors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information and Technoculture from Western University and is drawn to Longridge’s ethos of investing in good nature, aligning sustainability, community, and brand stewardship.
Quentin Campbell
Senior Associate
As Senior Associate at Longridge Partners, Quentin supports the firm’s investment & development initiatives, with a focus on advancing planning and execution across its portfolio. He leads development planning efforts for Longridge’s Erin Overland property and also supports the firm’s broader efforts in market research, financial underwriting, and investment analysis.
Quentin previously served as Senior Real Estate Analyst at Constantine Enterprises, a private real estate investor and developer of residential and commercial assets. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Management from Skidmore College.
Jay Armitage
Associate
As Associate at Longridge Partners, Jay supports initiatives across the firm, with a particular focus on Stay & Play accommodations. His responsibilities span property management, guest services, hospitality, and reservation logistics, and he splits his time between the downtown Toronto office and on-site at the firm's Caledon based properties.
Originally from California, Jay enjoys outdoor pursuits including golf and skiing and values the seasonal connection to nature found across Longridge properties, particularly at The Pulpit Club. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree from Queen’s University.
Mike Leigh
Property Maintenance
Mike is the owner of Megamand Construction Limited and works closely with Longridge Partners to oversee property maintenance and capital updates across the firm’s portfolio. He supports ongoing improvements and ensures properties are maintained to a high standard through reliable execution and hands-on oversight.
Originally from Schomberg, Mike enjoys golfing in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter and has a strong appreciation for Longridge’s properties. He values the Stay & Play experience at Brushview for its access to championship golf and the ability to unwind on-site after a day on the course.
Our History
Longridge’s investment thesis was born over 50 years ago with a foundational belief: land is the world’s most enduring asset.
In 2018, John Clark and Mack Crawford founded Longridge to structure investments with institutional partners to build on John’s successful track record and leverage Mack’s expertise.
Our early investments focused on farmland and estate properties — rooted in long-term capital preservation and value appreciation. In 2020, we evolved our strategy to include recreation and hospitality with the private equity acquisition and turnaround of The Pulpit Club, one of Canada’s leading private golf clubs.
This demonstrated how land, lifestyle, and operational expertise come together to create a modern, institutional-grade investment platform, and set the stage for future investments.
