THE DEERFIELD DIFFERENCE
DIVERSE | EXPERIENCED | INNOVATIVE
Our well-established reputation in the industry is something we worked tirelessly to achieve. We work hard, we are driven, we work in the best interest of our clients, and we are passionate about what we do.
Shaping The future
At Deerfield Developments, we have over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate across Ontario. Our legacy thrives on excellence, transforming properties into iconic experiences. With a vast portfolio encompassing 8 million sq. ft. of retail, office, and industrial space, we’re seasoned experts in nurturing thriving communities. Our profound industry relationships grant us access to premier national and anchor tenants, ensuring every space we develop becomes a bustling epicenter. The Deerfield Difference lies in our proven ability to merge strategic land development, expert property management, and insightful brokerage services, creating unparalleled value and enduring legacies for our partners and stakeholders.
Gerald Asa
President & CEO / gasa@deerfielddevelopments.com
A seasoned real estate developer with four decades of expertise in the industry. With a distinguished career marked by innovation and success, Gerald has not only crafted exceptional properties, but also steered a prominent property management company that skillfully oversees a vast 10 million sqft of retail and industrial space spanning Ontario. His enduring commitment to excellence has fostered strong partnerships with national tenants, who unanimously hail him as their preferred landlord.
Alexander Shafran
Vice President & Head of Development / ashafran@deerfielddevelopments.com
Alex Shafran has brought his visionary leadership to Deerfield Developments, skillfully driving our development and property management endeavors. An engineer with a finance degree, Alex excels in unearthing value within underutilized properties, fortifying our land acquisition expertise. With a track record of transforming spaces, Alex seamlessly blends innovation and sustainability in every project. Alex’s collaborative approach and commitment to crafting exceptional environments epitomize Deerfield’s mission in commercial real estate.
Spencer Shafran
Principal /sshafran@deerfielddevelopments.com
Spencer Shafran’s tenacity and ambition propelled him into multiple leadership positions throughout his career. He’s led acquisition and disposition efforts for over $1 billion of assets under development and management, completed OPA, ZBA & SPA applications, and sourced and negotiated over $175 million in financing facilities for land acquisitions, construction projects and stabilized assets. In addition to project experience, Spencer has been a primary manager for five separate funds, raising over $65 million in equity, and led development consultant teams and construction projects through to completion and occupancy.