
The pursuit of building excellence.™

We provide exceptional service, in premier locations with undeniable value. We understand the importance of a home and look forward to building you a community of excellence, providing a foundation where life’s precious memories are created.
Our mission is to deliver superior quality and wellness-derived homes with leading-edge designs and curated technology. We are dedicated to providing affordable homes built with integrity, love, trust, and care; building every home as if it were our own.
Our success is directly related to adhearing to our values.
Respect
We have the upmost admiration for our employees and homeowners, enabling us to understand, appreciate and deliver on their needs.
Honesty
We treat everyone the same and offer the best price points and value possible.
Accountability
We take pride in everything we do. We build it right, or we don’t build it at all.
Professionalism
We communicate with transparency, provide premier customer service, quality craftsmanship and expert industry knowledge.
Passion
We truly love what we do. Nothing excites us more than creating a welcoming home.
Teamwork
We are a dynamic and talented team, built with perseverance and trust, working together for excellence.
Improvement
We are always learning, teaching and growing, adding value to each other and our homes.
Partnerships
We’re strategically aligned with the best partners in the industry to provide you with exceptional services.


Elite Developments has built its foundation with fifty years of combined building experience. They have attained a reputation in delivering premier residential and commercial properties throughout Ontario. Residential properties at Elite Developments feature a portfolio of high-rise, mid-rise, low-rise and master-planned developments. Elite acquires locations for communities which improves the quality of life. They focus on providing homes with thoughtful amenities, spacious layouts, health & wellness, and leading innovative features throughout. Considerable time, thought and care is given to ensure they deliver a sustainable product, anticipating the needs of their homebuyers. This reflective precision is executed by a dream team of experienced professionals specializing in real estate, who deliver homes that are affordable and enjoyable, while maximizing value for investments in real estate.
Meet the Executive Team


hamid hakimi
CEO
Hamid Hakimi
Hamid Hakimi is the CEO & Founder of Elite Realty Group and Elite Developments. He oversees all aspects of Elite Developments real estate land development departments. Hamid is accountable for attaining 25 Million sq. ft of land to develop in Ontario and concentrates on creating value for Elite Developments clients. Hamid always ensures that the company is constantly evolving and changing with the times. Hamid also oversees Elite Realty, an award-winning brokerage in Canada, where his brokers have repeatedly achieved “Top Broker” status in southern Ontario. In 2018, Hamid and the Elite Realty Group achieved over $150 Million in sales, escalating to $200 Million in sales in 2019. Hamid was honored to be named as one of the top 3 real estate brokers in Canada. As a leader in the industry, Hamid consistently delivers a superior product in todays marketplace and assists in delivering the needs of homebuyers with developing exceptional residential and commercial properties. He is instrumental in strategically providing a platform for wealth growth management for his partners, which exceeds their expectations. Hamid also offers consultation services to developers to assist with their goal in selling multi-unit developments, plazas, hotels, commercial and industrial properties, ensuring their success, viability, and saleability. Hamid has mastered the skill of cultivating relationships with investors and has an innate ability to identify, execute and complete successful developments. Hamid has also been affiliated with very notable charities and is deep rooted in building cultural centres. His passion drives him to give back to the communities that he develops.


sam sakhi
President
Sam Sakhi
Sam Sakhi is the President and Co-Founder of Elite Developments. Sam brings an executive level of property management experience, focussing on land acquisition and property management. Sam oversees Elite MD Capital, Elite Commercial, and Elite Management services. He is directly responsible for acquiring 25 development sites in Ontario and is the key point-person for wealth management. Some of Sam’s responsibilities are sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating equity and hybrid investments in large-scale premium developments nationwide. He recently negotiated and acquired 10.1 Million sq. ft of future development density. Sam strategically develops high quality business plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives. He is instrumental in leading and motivating employees to advance their engagement, developing a high performing managerial team. Sam brings over 15 years of retail, medical and commercial management experience to Elite Developments. He opened his first walk-in clinic in Hamilton in 2005, and soon after expanded throughout Ontario. Sam currently manages and operates over 30 medical facilities from the Niagara region spanning to Brantford, Oshawa, the GTA and Eastern Canada. His portfolio includes 200 medical investors, walk-in clinics, family practices, pharmacies, IHF Licenses, and Diagnostic Imaging Centers. He is intensely committed to delivering high quality ROI for his investors and builds a platform of affordable sustainable communities. Sam has a fortitude for purchasing land in premier locations at incredible price points.


Joanne Colamartini
Décor Manager
Joanne Colamartini
Joanne Colamartini is the Décor Manager for Elite Developments. Joanne has had the opportunity to work in various departments specializing in design, with experience ranging from administration to customer service and management roles. Joanne brings over 10 years of experience in the pre-construction real estate industry offering an exceptional and thorough understanding of design aesthetics including the functionality of spaces, materials, colours and upgrades. She has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the natural ability to listen and translate the homebuyers needs into design selections. Joanne expertly presents and highlights colour packages and selections to customize homes, aligning the home buyers needs, expectations and budgets. Joanne oversees a design team, who are instrumental in managing the homebuyers experience through their design process, providing clients with design expertise and in-depth product knowledge. She prepares all necessary paperwork for the clients and coordinates the updated architectural drawings internally with the executive team and construction. Joanne’s team maintains the showroom options, organization and flow to consistently offer the best-in-class service, while participating in on-going product training sessions to stay up to date with current styles, trends and best practices. Joanne has consulted directly with homebuyers developing new home design selections for single- detached, semi-detached, townhomes and condominiums working alongside, Losani Homes, LIV Communities and Cachet Homes throughout her career. Joanne and her team take pride in building a foundation of rapport with her homebuyers, acknowledging that the color selection process is an integral step in the homebuyer’s journey, by bringing their dream home to life. Her colour selection team efficiently guides their homeowners throughout their colour selection with ease, clarity and attention to detail ensuring their experience is a highlighted and pleasurable memory of their home buying experience.


ahmad mirza
Director, Marketing & Business Development
Ahmad Mirza
Ahmad Mirza is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Elite Developments. Ahmad has a proven track record in developing successful marketing strategies. He has 15 years of experience in building and executing marketing plans, and he has worked with some of the biggest brands in Canada. His experience in marketing has also retained international clientele. His focus has solely been in real estate for the past 8 years, where he manages multiple sales sites and completes market analysis studies. He also assists with brand awareness, creates investment portfolio brochures, manages social media, assists with the creation of ad campaigns, site signage, sales reporting, employee engagement and retention, and execution of deliverables. Ahmad is a dynamic, independent, resourceful, and sales-minded leader, who provides full support to the executive team. His work ethic coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills plays a vital role in Elite Developments client retention strategies. He has been integral in creating a platform of 50,000 registered prospects, assisting in $150 million in revenue.


lauren maragno
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Lauren Maragno
Lauren is Elite Development’s Manager of Strategic Partnerships. As the liaison between Elite’s management team and its partners, she’s responsible for supporting and managing effective relationships and communication while ensuring everyone is consistently apprised with up to date documentation. Lauren works closely with the company’s senior management, along with its finance and legal teams, communicating current and prospective information with the company’s partners. She takes a proactive approach to problem solving, and always keeps management up to date on potential opportunities.


Ibti Safi
Project & Design Manager
Ibti Safi
Ibti Safi is Elite Development’s Project & Design Manager, overseeing all aspects of due diligence and organizational requirements for project coordination on multiple properties. She is also detrimental in providing exterior and interior drawings, revisions, concepts, and designs for Elite’s residential and commercial portfolio. Ibti has obtained her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Effat University, with a post graduate certification in Project Management, from Centennial College and is currently working on her master’s degree in Architecture. With an additional 8 years experience in Interior Design, Engineering, Management and Architectural platforms, Ibti is also responsible for managing the pre-development activities and project financing tasks of residential and commercial developments including multifamily and mixed-use development projects. Ibti is a highly motivated, detailed, and enthusiastic manager, meeting project objectives and deadlines. She fosters effective relationships internally and externally and is Elite’s liaison with consultants, trades, designers, architects, community organizations, construction managers, city planners and government officials. She oversees the design process to ensure compliance, financing sustainability, and upholds design standards. Ibti ensures that all construction projects are successfully completed on time and within budge. She facilitates community and public agency support and approvals of master plan changes, including zoning, permitting, and financing requirements.


Julia Pellizzari
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Julia Pellizzari
Julia Pellizzari is Elite Development’s Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Julia oversees and manages sales and client relations. She is the purchaser’s first point of contact well before and after a sale of purchase. She ensures that the sales team functions smoothly, legal matters are handled accurately, and marketing strategies are effective in driving sales. With a diverse background in business law, Julia brings her legal knowledge to Elite Developments. Her career started after graduating from Dalhousie University where she obtained a Bachelor Degree in Law, Justice & Society. Julia brings noteable customer service and social media marketing experience to Elite Development. Julia’s ability to communicate effectively with clients has made her an asset to the Elite Development team. Julia has diverse administration & management skills, while being a reliable and friendly co-worker. She is an enthusiastic team player who is very detail oriented and highly motivated.


Syeda Saman
Corporate Controller
Syeda Saman
Syeda Saman is currently working with Elite Developments as their corporate controller overseeing all aspects of accounting activities including accounts receivable and accounts payable. She is also responsible for preparing payroll, creating financial budgets and reports, analyzing financial activities, while maintaining cash flow. Syeda currently holds a CPA degree and has also completed her ACCA Master’s Degree with majors in Corporate Reporting, Business Analysis, and Advanced Audit & Taxation. In addition, Syeda holds a Bachelor’s in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. She has gained 10 years of diverse experience while working in a multinational finance sector, primarily in accounting & auditing departments. Syeda has a comprehensive understanding of financial models, CF forecasting & financial statement analysis. She is a lovely, numbers based, independent, highly organized and results-oriented team member. Syeda has remarkable solvency, negotiation and presentation skills, while being an effective communicator.


Samir Sahki
Property Director
Samir Sahki
Samir Sahki is the Property Director for Elite Developments, where he is accountable for managing the residential rental and commercial portfolios. He has 12 years experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of commercial and residential rental properties. Samir directs various departments such as sales, accounting, maintenance, customer service and service & repair departments. Samir ensures optimal functioning in financial planning, human relations, tenancy law, building maintenance and property administration. His team holds property viewings, tenant screening processes, prepares lease agreements, move-ins, and provides 24hr care. Working congruently along side partners and contractors, Samir ensures investment properties are protected and operating efficiently. Samir consults with the sales department on developing effective marketing and leasing strategies, and coordinates and manages all building capital repairs, and renovation projects. Samir actively manages Elites properties, to ensure accretive investment returns and value creation, while establishing key performance indicators for portfolio success. During managing tenant and investor relationships he also establishes service level agreements with vendors. Samir creates property management policies & procedures, while mentoring and developing the property operations team.


Sayed Khusrow Hashemi
Procurement Manager
Sayed Khusrow Hashemi
Sayed is responsible for managing the sourcing capabilities and supply chain of Elite Developments. He identifies and researches potential new suppliers for our industry. Sayed is also responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors in order to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses. Sayed is an expert in building long-term relationships with critical suppliers and vendors worldwide. This role has been invaluable to our construction and development divisions.

Elite Developments has a long-standing relationship with Brooklyn Construction – they are our preferred builder. As a veteran construction company, Brooklyn is responsible for numerous residential and commercial developments throughout Ontario and all of Canada. They are a highly reputable firm with a wealth of experience, and we are proud to be working with them on our projects.

Meet the Executive Team


Marko Juricic
President of Construction
Marko Juricic
Marko is the President of Brooklyn Construction. Marko brings 24 years experience in construction project management within the residential, commercial, industrial, educational, and institutional sectors. He has advanced knowledge of building products, construction details, relevant rules & regulations, and quality building standards. Marko completed a civil engineering technology program, along with a business administration program at the University of Windsor. Marko is responsible for overseeing pre-construction projects from conception to completion and their activities. Marko is accountable to ensure all projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the standards required at Brooklyn by consistently reviewing the projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs. He cultivates a high degree of client and customer satisfaction, leveraging relationships and developing new opportunities and managing their expectations. He is also responsible for the management and preparation of bids & proposals and overseeing the successful delivery of secured work. Marko leads a high performing team of project managers, consultants, construction workers, subcontractors, and trades. He has supervisory accountability including hiring, training, and motivating the construction team members while monitoring the design, schedule, legal, contractual, and financial aspects of all construction projects. He negotiates the terms of agreements, drafts contracts and obtains permits and licences for developments, in combination with hosting weekly meetings to liaise with senior management ensuring appropriate resources are available. Marko’s in-depth understanding of all project aspects has resulted in a proven track record of delivering successful mid-rise, high-rise, and commercial projects under tight deadlines and budgets with excellent quality standards.


Claudia Salgado
Vice President of Construction
Claudia Salgado
Claudia is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development, design, and construction process at Brooklyn. This includes maintaining and updating budgets, creating schedules, letting (and writing) all contracts, chairing regular meetings with the owners and consultants, and approving all change orders. Her professional career in architecture and construction includes extensive experience overseeing teams across North America and the UK, with a special focus on premium residential projects. Ms. Salgado holds multiple architecture degrees including a Bachelor of Architecture Professional Degree from Lawrence Institute of Technology and a post–graduate degree in Design from the same university, as well as a Masters Degree in Dementia Studies from The University of Stirling. She has received prestigious academic and professional awards, such as being named Minuoro Yamasaki Scholar and appointed to the Lambda Iota Tau Honour Society. As a Licensed Architect, she is a member of the Ontario Association of Architects, a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and a LEED Accredited Professional.


Tameem miri
Manager of Accounting
Lauren Maragno
Tameem Miri, CPA, is Brooklyn Construction’s Manager of Accounting. He is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department while establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles. Prior to his role at Brooklyn, Tameem was working with the city of Hamilton, working his way up from an Accounting Clerk to Senior Project Manager where he was responsible for managing the reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) to Senior Leadership Team (SLT), preparation of monthly budget reports, preparation of Council Reports and multi-year budgeting. Tameem is a leader who tackles his challenges proactively. He is very detail-oriented and always thinks about the long-term goals of the company. His prudent financial management skills enable him to engage multiple stakeholders in consistently achieving results.