With a rich background studying the fields of families in business, the family office, and family philanthropy, Margaret-Jean has been at the helm of Viridian since 2006. Under her leadership, the company has achieved remarkable growth, driven by a vision of excellence and inspiration.  Margaret-Jean graduated from Loyola University’s Next Generation Leadership Institute and has completed coaching certificates with the Coaches Training Institute. She has also obtained her ICD.D designation from the Directors’ Education Program offered through the Haskayne School of Business and the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) designation through Family Enterprise Canada. Her extensive experience spans various board roles for other organizations as well, including serving on the board of Family Enterprise Canada since December 2011, and serving as Chair of the Family Enterprise Foundation. A firm believer in life-long learning, people first and authentic connection, Margaret-Jean is passionate about fostering a culture of collaboration.

Steve provides Viridian with clear strategic goals and direction to continually grow service offerings while demonstrating commitment and personal attention to the families we support. His diverse career experience as a family office professional, financial executive, board member, and professional accountant make him uniquely gifted to not only lead the team at Viridian, but to meet the diverse needs of our clients. As a designated Family Enterprise Advisor and Chartered Professional Accountant, Steve believes in building trusted relationships that unlock infinite possibilities. He is passionate about solidifying client success by providing independent and transparent advice that facilitates achieving their financial goals and personal dreams – all while keeping their best interests at heart.

Julia provides Viridian with strong operational leadership while advancing the firm’s family enterprise advisory services. As a senior leader, she leads People & Culture and works closely with business-owning families on governance, leadership alignment, and transition planning to support continuity across generations. With more than 17 years of experience spanning hands-on HR, operational leadership, and advisory work, Julia brings a practical and grounded perspective to both clients and internal teams. As Managing Director of Viridian People Solutions, she also supports small and mid-sized businesses with fractional HR and organizational advisory services. Julia is actively engaged in the community as a Board Director with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, where she chairs the Governance and HR Committee, and with Glenmore Gymnastics Club.

As a member of Viridian’s Senior Leadership Team, Angela provides guidance and strategic oversight to day-to-day operations. She fulfills a diverse role which includes overseeing corporate services, facilitating corporate and client events, and spearheading special projects. With over 15 years of progressive operational and executive experience, Angela is known for being both a process-driven and a results-oriented leader who delivers exceptional service. She believes in using a collaborative approach to generate ideas and implement new initiatives that align with Viridian’s goals and enhance the client experience. She is passionate about fostering relationships that allow her and her team to provide tailored support based on a deep understanding of the complexity of the clients we serve. Angela is a creative problem-solver with a strategic mindset and is recognized for finding innovative and unique opportunities that create value for both Viridian and our clients.

Rebecca Andrew plays a key role on the Senior Leadership Team at Viridian Family Office as our Director of Finance and Accounting. Her career began in public practice at PwC, where she developed her foundational accounting and managerial expertise before coming to Viridian to develop her family office expertise. The unique blend of her experiences allows her to marry technical acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary, Rebecca is deeply invested in upholding the highest standards of integrity and service excellence. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and her ability to foster strong partnerships across teams and with clients. Her work is driven by a belief that meaningful financial strategies are built on trust, communication, and a thorough understanding of each family’s unique priorities.

Rebecca is deeply committed to supporting the well-being of both clients and colleagues. Whether navigating complex financial planning, overseeing operational improvements, or mentoring team members, she approaches every challenge with genuine care and a collaborative spirit. Renowned for her ability to demystify complexity and translate financial data into clear, actionable insights, Rebecca helps empower clients to achieve their goals while building a foundation of trust and partnership that extends throughout the Viridian community.

Heidi Pitts is a key member of Viridian’s Senior Leadership Team and serves as Director, Client Relations – a role focused on strengthening relationships, elevating service delivery, and supporting the complex needs of our enterprising client families.  A seasoned finance executive with two decades of experience, Heidi blends deep financial expertise with strong leadership and a high‑EQ approach to building trust and alignment.

Before joining Viridian, Heidi held a senior role in a single-family office, overseeing comprehensive and complex financial operations including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, treasury, internal controls, and risk management.  She brought clarity, discipline, and structure to multi‑faceted personal, financial, and philanthropic affairs, earning a reputation for sound judgment and steady leadership.

Across her career, Heidi has led initiatives in insurance, entity management, property oversight, and wealth preservation, working closely with legal, tax, and advisory partners to deliver integrated solutions.  She is known for her calm communication style, analytical strength, and ability to navigate complex decisions across evolving priorities.

A proven and trusted leader, Heidi brings a balanced approach of strategic insight and hands‑on problem solving to every engagement – supporting strong teams, aligning stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.