Leo DelZotto
President, Tridel Corporation

The Tridel group of companies was originally founded by Jack DelZotto, a stone mason from Northern Italy who came to Canada in 1927. Jack began building single family homes in Toronto in 1934. The housing boom which followed the second World War allowed him to expand his company. By the 1950's, the company headed by Jack's three sons had turned to the development of sub-divisions and small apartment buildings. In 1961, the company built its first apartment complex which featured twin towers with 260 units each, and a recreational centre including a swimming pool, fountains, and fully landscaped grounds. This complex was the fore-runner of the luxury condominium lifestyle which has become the Tridel hallmark.