MIDNIGHT SUN FINANCIAL - Key Persons


Annie Schurek

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
We are excited that Midnight Sun has completed Phase One of its strategic vision of becoming a premier financial firm known for innovation and integrity by building a powerful tripartite platform of: Investing in Private Opportunities; Trading in Capital Markets; and Offering Short Cycle Instruments. We are well-positioned to execute Phase Two and expand across Canada and abroad. We wish to thank our outstanding team and our capital investors.

Darren Fjeld

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Controller

Jackie Colville

Job Titles:
  • Chief
  • Financial Advisor
Jackie is a CPA, CA with extensive experience in financial management, business leadership and directing strategy. Her prior leadership experiences include CFO of Alberta Investment Management Corporation and of Champion Petfoods. Jackie also holds the ICD.D designation and gives back to her community through her involvement with several not-for-profit boards.

John Burghardt - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Co - Founder
Before co-founding Midnight Sun with Richard Kirby, John practiced as a lawyer and a Chartered Accountant. John's practice has focused on developing innovative tax and financing strategies. In 2007 John was named one of Canada's leading lawyers under 40. In 2013 John was named Lawyer of the Year for tax law in Calgary by Best Lawyers.

Jon Gilbert - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President

Joshua Wiles

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Commercial Portfolio

Richard Kirby - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • President
  • Co - Founder of Midnight Sun With John Burghardt
Richard is a co-founder of Midnight Sun with John Burghardt. Richard is a lawyer and holds an MBA from Cornell University. In 2011 Richard was named one of Canada's leading lawyers under 40, and in 2013 Richard was named one of Edmonton's Top 40 under 40 community leaders by Avenue Edmonton.

Sandra Freeman

Job Titles:
  • Operational Controller