Shelden Tjeerdema was born and raised in Brooks, Alberta. He received his Degree in Small business Management and Entrepreneurship from Mount Royal College in 2004. Through his practicum’s to obtain his degree he had to start and operate a couple different business during the summers. One which he continued in Brooks for a few years after he obtained his degree. With his hands on experience owning and operating business’ in the area Shelden knows the problems that business owners experience especially when starting a business and through trying to grow and operate them.

Shelden joined Orion in 2005 and worked fulltime at the office and in school to obtain his accounting designation, which he successfully completed in 2011. Shortly after receiving his designation Shelden became a partner and has been focussing on helping his clients grow their business, review operations all while ensuring their tax burden is minimized as much as possible.  Shelden has experience in small/medium size enterprises in all industries ranging from Agriculture, Energy services, Professional services and Not for Profit enterprises.

When not in the office working on tax and accounting issues Shelden is an avid runner who enjoys all new challenges. Shelden loves traveling and spending time with his wife and three boys and also actively volunteers within the community. He is always interested in any way he can help the community and improve the business environment.

Bjornda Bjornson was born and raised in Brooks, Alberta. She received a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Calgary in 2003. After finishing her bachelor, she returned to Brooks and worked providing tax services to the community.

In 2005 Bjornda joined Orion and worked full time at the office, eventually obtaining her accounting designation in 2011. This increased her role at Orion LLP and in 2019 she became an associate with the firm and has been focusing on providing high quality accounting and tax services to her clients. She has experience in small to medium business in many industries, including Agricultural, Energy, Not for Profit and retail.

When not working in the office, Bjornda enjoys spending time with her two daughters and their many four legged family members. She is also involved in a number of not-for-profit boards within the community.