ABOUT US
L. EVAN BAERGEN
FOUNDER
(604) 940-8826; evan@AXIOMADVISORS.CA
Evan has been active in a broad spectrum of enterprises encompassing various business sectors, including manufacturing, technology, consulting and service industries. Evan’s education includes Electronic Engineering Technology (Northern Alberta Institute of Alberta), Bachelor of Business Administration (Simon Fraser University), and is a Chartered Professional Accountant, having articled with Price Waterhouse. He has been active in a wide range of senior management roles, such as CEO and/or CFO of Canadian and US public and private companies, turnarounds, implementation of leading-edge technology systems, and various advisory engagement roles. Mr. Baergen also has been active in mergers and acquisitions, as well as several start-ups. He has served, or currently serves, as an officer or director of numerous public, private and not-for-profit companies.
DWIGHT MARTIN
FOUNDER
(604) 851-2662; dwight@axiomadvisors.ca
Dwight has more than 25 years of financial management experience involving the implementation of strategic business plans and raising capital for private and public entities. He has founded two public and several private companies in various industries. Mr. Martin has been a partner of a boutique brokerage and financial services group involved in advising small and mid-sized companies on corporate finance, M&A, buyouts, private equity and wealth management. Dwight owned his own accounting practice from 1993 to 2008 and practiced as a Chartered Accountant providing financial and taxation services to a wide range of businesses. He is a graduate from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with distinction.
JESSICA FRIESEN
Vice President, Investments
(604) 337-4999; JESSICA@AXIOMADVISORS.CA
Jessica’s career began in investment brokerage and
public high growth technology companies. She has over fifteen years
experience in investment and merchant banking. Her business studies
include the Canadian Securities Course & Conduct and Practices Handbook at
the Canadian Securities Institute and Officers’, Partners’, and Directors’
Course at the Investment Funds Institute of Canada. Jessica provides
investment management services for Axiom, utilizing her strong interpersonal
skills and extensive knowledge of investor transactions and communications.
When she is not at her desk, Jessica has her running shoes on; she is an avid
ultra-trail runner and mother of three young children.
NEEMISH PAREKH
INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATOR
(604) 337-4998; neemish@axiomadvisors.ca
As a seasoned professional in finance, Neemish brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the team. With a proven track record in senior management, Neemish has excelled in diverse roles, showcasing an exceptional aptitude for finance, human resources, and customer relations. Neemish did his schooling in Political Science and Business at Wilfrid Laurier University and has since seamlessly navigated the complexities of the financial industry, delivering outstanding results as evidenced by his tenure as an Advisor at TD Canada Trust. Joining our team, Neemish is dedicated to fostering strong client relations and contributing to the growth and success of our issuers and investors.
HOLGER NIERFELD
CONTROLLER
(604) 337-4995; HOLGER@AXIOMADVISORS.CA
Holger started his career in public practice in Alberta. After 4 years he switched over to Industry and has worked as a Controller, or CFO, for a number of companies in a large variety of sectors since then. From the hotel and gaming sector, to the construction and development sector, to the oil and gas sector, Holger has been involved on senior management teams and as head of the accounting departments. Holger also adds M & A experience and process implementation experience. He has served on a number of community boards over his career. When not working, Holger is a father to 2 young boys, and enjoys taking in a sporting event or playing Tennis
FRANK LEVINE
accountant
FRANK@AXIOMADVISORS.CA
Originally from London, England, Frank has been an accounting professional for more than four decades and has held senior positions in both Canada and the UK prior to his immigration in 1978. He has also operated his own accounting practice providing financial, management and taxation services for individuals and a variety of different businesses both private and public. Frank manages Axiom’s internal and external accounting requirements. In his free time, he produces impressionistic paintings that have been displayed widely in Canada and beyond.
