Tuesday, March 10, 2026
For 50 years, Al-Terra has built its practice on a simple idea: if you invest in your people and focus on the quality of your work, the business will follow. The relationships we have built with clients and communities across Western Canada are the result of that commitment, sustained over decades of consistent, high-quality service.
As we grow, we are investing in the leadership structure that allows us to keep that standard. Our new Executive Team puts senior accountability directly behind each of our lines of business, so that our people are well supported, our clients are well served, and Al‑Terra continues to be the kind of firm that makes a lasting difference in the communities where we work.
This change is firmly rooted in our core values: we build on what has made us great, we cultivate exceptional professionals, and we provide superior service to build clients for life. By investing in our leadership, we are creating more capacity to mentor our people, move in a way that is future-forward, and deliver practical, resilient, people-focused solutions across Western Canada. Our Vice Presidents step into their new roles while honouring the commitments already made to clients. Any changes in day-to-day contact resulting from this transition will be gradual and clearly communicated, with continuity of service as the priority.
Executive Team
Sheldon Hudson, P.Eng., MBA – President & CEO
Sheldon continues in his role as President and CEO, leading the Executive Team as they set Al-Terra’s strategic priorities and long-term direction. He will work closely with each Vice President to align our growth with our values and support their leadership of their new portfolios. He remains involved with key clients and major initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to client service.
Derek Porter, P.Eng. – Vice President, Engineering – Private Sector
Derek has the executive responsibility for Al-Terra’s private-sector engineering portfolio. He oversees the lines of business that include land and site development, developer arterials, and land planning, guiding these services to grow in alignment with our strategic direction. Stepping into this portfolio marks a new chapter for Derek and builds on his previous experience as Manager of Municipal Engineering, where he worked closely with municipalities across the region. As he steps into this new role, Derek will continue to support the public sector clients and projects he is committed to, ensuring a smooth transition while preserving his existing relationships.
Cyril (Cy) Balitbit, P.Eng., PMP, PgMP, ENV SP – Vice President, Engineering – Public Sector
Cy is responsible for Al-Terra’s public sector engineering portfolio. He previously served as Manager of our Urban Design and Renewal business line and now leads the complete portfolio that also includes rural and urban transportation, transportation planning, and municipal engineering. Cy brings these disciplines together under a unified strategic vision where he will guide and support the delivery team and shepherd the portfolio performance. Cy is passionate about public infrastructure and helping public agencies build resilient, sustainable, climate-ready projects that focus on the getting people where they need to go and creating places where they want to be.
Cody Moser, A.L.S., P.Eng., C.L.S. – Vice President, Geomatics
Cody oversees Al‑Terra’s geomatics and legal survey teams in Edmonton, Calgary, and Lloydminster. Leveraging his background as founder of Marker Geomatics, which became part of Al‑Terra in 2024, he uses his expertise in survey methodology and geospatial data analysis to drive technology integration and elevate data quality in Al-Terra’s multidisciplinary projects. Cody’s role as VP Geomatics and a member of the Executive Team is key to ensure we are leveraging advanced geomatics technologies alongside legal and historical data to maintain the precision and reliability our Western Canadian clients depend on.
Phil Rinn, AALA, BCSLA, M.Sc. – Vice President, Landscape Architecture
Phil is responsible for the Landscape Architecture portfolio at Al-Terra with projects across Alberta and British Columbia. He is building on the leadership he has provided to the group since joining Al‑Terra in 2023. Drawing on his background in open space planning, urban design, and integrated landscape solutions, Phil focuses the group on opportunities where landscape architecture can enhance mobility, public realm, and community outcomes, while collaborating with other members of the Executive Team to align the portfolio with Al‑Terra’s firm-wide strategy.
Darrin Newell, BCET – Vice President, Business Development & Marketing
Darrin is responsible for Al-Terra’s enterprise business development, marketing, and communications. Darrin’s work on the Executive Team is key to achieve our strategic growth objectives through his leadership on the firm’s go-to-market strategy, brand, and client pursuit efforts. Darrin supports each line of business to build stronger client relationships as well as help develop new opportunities. Darrin’s expertise on the Executive Team is critical to translate Al-Terra’s strategy into cohesive actions that support growth that is aligned with our core value of providing superior service to build clients for life.
Joleen Mazurat, P.Eng. – Vice President, Operations
Joleen oversees the enterprise functions that enable Al‑Terra’s people and projects to thrive. Her portfolio encompasses Al‑Terra’s operational services, including people, culture, safety, technology, innovation, strategic initiatives, and administration. Her strategic oversight and integration across these areas are critical to aligning systems, processes, and corporate services with organizational priorities while sustaining our strong, values‑driven culture. Her background in transportation and public service, combined with a practical understanding of how growing firms run day to day, positions her well to align Al-Terra’s internal systems with the demands of a more complex organization. Joleen will see her current project commitments through as she transitions into this role.
Vice President, Finance – To Be Announced
Recruitment is underway for a new VP, Finance, who will join the Executive Team with responsibility for Al‑Terra’s financial stewardship and capital planning. This role will work closely with each Vice President to keep financial strategy aligned with business-line performance, our ongoing investment in our people, and the firm’s long-term direction.
Strengthened Leadership, Broad Stewardship
Our Board of Directors, Kelly Alsmo, Glen Thoman, and Corry Broks, continue to provide oversight to Sheldon and the Executive Team while remaining active in their own manager roles within Al-Terra. We believe it is important that the people responsible for guiding this firm are also working alongside our clients every day.
To learn more about the people leading this work and about all the people across Al-Terra who bring our projects to life, visit our Meet the Team section.