Our Future
Invested in what matters most, Collins Capital is a family-run business focused on direct investments in private companies, real estate, and capital lending. We’re growing our portfolio through astute acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and value creation—engaging with passion, integrity, and experience to forge lasting relationships and deliver strong outcomes.
Our Beginning
Hard work, honesty, entrepreneurship, and discipline—these are the guiding principles that Paul and Karen Collins used to establish Collins Industries Ltd. (now Collins Steel) back in 1984.
With just one welding truck, Paul and Karen took their company from humble beginnings and grew it into a leader in structural steel fabrication. Over the decades, Paul continuously sought out larger jobs while Karen oversaw the company’s finances and administration. They had five children and now have 12 grandchildren—passing down their values through the generations. Today, Paul and Karen have turned their attention to charitable endeavours and support organizations worldwide through the Collins Family Foundation.
In 2017, Paul and Karen’s daughter, Kim Collins, and her husband, Satpal (Tony) Bhurjee, founded Collins Capital to diversify and grow an investment portfolio that incorporates the family’s founding principles and improves the lives of its stakeholders. Collins Capital now proudly owns Collins Steel in partnership with its management team.
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Satpal (Tony) Bhurjee
Co-Managing Director
Satpal (Tony) Bhurjee
Co-Managing Director
Tony leads our investment activity, including acquisitions and dispositions, finance, direct investments in private companies, real estate, and capital lending. Tony is responsible for operations and implementing our strategic plan. Prior to Collins Capital, Tony practiced law at an international shipping company in Vancouver, focusing on finance and international commercial contracts. He is a member of the law societies of Alberta and British Columbia. Tony holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University, a Master of Arts degree in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Alberta. Tony sits on the board of Collins Steel and is an advisor to a non-profit organization focused on relieving food insecurity in British Columbia.
Kim Collins
Co-Managing Director
Kim Collins
Co-Managing Director
Kim leads our strategic and corporate planning, governance, and business development—focusing on partnerships. Prior to Collins Capital, Kim was General Counsel for a Vancouver-based company, centered on real estate investment, development, capital lending, and private equity. She is a former member of the law societies of Alberta and British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Alberta. Kim enjoys assisting companies with strategic planning, governance, and succession planning. She is a founder and director of Women Shaping Wealth, a society focused on building connection and community among women in business and family offices. She is also a director of a non-profit organization that relieves food insecurity in British Columbia and is an advisor to a British Columbia-based investment company.
Joanna Lavitoria
Operations Manager
Joanna Lavitoria
Operations Manager
With over 15 years of experience, Joanna manages Collins Capital’s operations and asset management. She also administers the Collins Family Foundation, is the corporate secretary for the company, and is responsible for treasury, accounting, and marketing. Joanna excels at streamlining and automating all aspects of the business.
Prior to her role at Collins Capital, Joanna was the Treasury Officer at a state-owned oil company in Dubai. Joanna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from AMA Computer University and a Skilled Trade Certificate in Computer Systems Design and Programming from AMA Computer Learning Center. Joanna enjoys giving back to her community and exploring the country with her husband and son.
Sunny Gill
Investment Manager
Sunny Gill
Investment Manager
With several years of experience across investment and treasury functions, Sunny manages Collins Capital’s investment activity, including acquisitions and dispositions, portfolio management, capital lending, and private equity. He also contributes to the strategy of the organization.
Prior to his role at Collins Capital, Sunny was a Treasury Analyst for a British Columbia-based financial institution. Sunny is a CFA® Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours with Distinction) from Simon Fraser University. Sunny is an avid reader and enjoys hiking and badminton.
Paul Collins
Sponsor
Paul Collins
Sponsor
With a dynamic career spanning nearly four decades, Paul has built a legacy of entrepreneurship and community stewardship. In 1984, he and his wife Karen founded Collins Steel, a structural steel fabrication company. He sat as the Chair of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction for six years. He has received a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, a Founder Award from the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, and the Eric Newell Award of Excellence from Careers: The Next Generation. He was inducted into the Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT Alberta Business Hall of Fame in 2019. Passionate about helping others, Paul established the Collins Family Foundation to support charitable organizations. He volunteers weekly at a local church and has volunteered as a director for numerous non-profit organizations.
Karen Collins
Sponsor
Karen Collins
Sponsor
In 1984, Karen and Paul founded Collins Steel, a structural steel fabrication company in Edmonton, Alberta. Karen was instrumental in managing the company’s finances, accounting, and administration for 10 years—playing an integral role in the company’s growth and development. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Alberta and is passionate about education and lifelong learning. She is a member of the leadership team at her church and teaches courses on theology. Karen is always assisting others, and she especially enjoys spending time with her 12 grandchildren.
Jeff Homer
Advisor
Jeff Homer
Advisor
Jeff Homer founded Ensemble Music Schools while working at Independence Capital, a Denver-based multi-family office he joined in 2018 and left in 2020 to focus full-time on Ensemble. At Independence Capital, Jeff was one of three employees responsible for managing the firm’s public equity portfolio across all sectors. Prior to joining Independence Capital, Jeff was an Associate at Reservoir Capital, a $5B AUM private equity firm in NYC. Prior to joining Reservoir, Jeff was an Associate at Bain Capital, where he focused on investments in the Media and Entertainment industry. Jeff received an A.B. degree in Economics with high honors from Harvard University.
Tammi Price
Advisor
Tammi Price
Advisor
Tammi Price is a seasoned executive with 20 years of progressive experience leading finance, corporate development, investor relations and strategy functions within a large-scale public company, and more recently for a small start-up operating in Western Canada. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Greengate Power Corporation. She brings her broad business experience, with demonstrated objectivity and business acumen, to Collins Capital’s team. In her past roles she has been an effective driver of strategy and corporate development processes; ensuring business goals and results are understood, supported and achieved. She has proven success in leading all aspects of complex acquisitions, dispositions and organic growth, from economics and due diligence to agreement negotiation and drafting, with a track record of closing over 35 transactions totalling over $1.5 billion. Tammi is a CPA and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Mary’s University.
The Collins Family Foundation
Established in 2013, the Collins Family Foundation was founded on the principle of giving back. In addition to supporting compassionate causes, the Foundation exists to foster entrepreneurialism and support efforts to build a sustainable workforce in Canada.
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At Collins Capital, we focus on the success, growth, and development of everyone on our team. Here, we’re invested in cultivating a positive, fulfilling, and engaging work environment through continuing education, mentorship, networking opportunities, and more.
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