Executive Leadership Team

​Rod Matheson - Chief Executive Officer

​Rod Matheson – Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, Rod Matheson is responsible for the operation and management of ATRF. Rod leads the Executive Leadership Team and oversees ATRF’s strategic direction for the entire organization.

Rod has an extensive background working with the Government of Alberta, where he served in various capacities for over thirty years — his last government role was Assistant Deputy Minister, Treasury and Risk Management with Alberta Treasury Board and Finance.

Rod holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA from the University of Alberta; he is also a CPA, CMA as well as CFA, and holds an ICD.D designation.

Julie Joyal - Vice President, Pension Services

Julie Joyal – Vice President, Pension Services

As Vice President, Pension Services, Julie Joyal is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the Pension Services department, overseeing the provision of accurate, timely, and cost-effective benefit payments as well as services and information to ATRF plan members, employers, and plan sponsors.

Prior to joining ATRF, Julie held the role of Director, Pension and Benefits with Canada Post Corporation. Before that, she served as Vice President at global consulting firm Aon, in the firm’s Montreal and Ottawa offices.

Julie specializes in advising on pension benefits, member services, and actuarial issues. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Montreal, and is a Fellow of both the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries. Julie is a member of the Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute, and she is the Chair of the Alberta Regional Council of the Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM). Julie has also been appointed to the ACPM Board of Directors.

Alwyn Christian- Vice President, Information & Technology Services

Alwyn Christian – Vice President, Information & Technology Services

As the VP of Information & Technology Services (ITS), Alwyn Christian is responsible for overseeing all of ATRF’s information and technology assets. As a business-driven technology leader, Alwyn leads the ITS department, ensuring ATRF’s technology delivers the intended business value.

Alwyn has over 20 years of experience working in various aspects of the technology industry, including cybersecurity, IT risk management, IT governance, architecture, and major technology transformations.  Prior to joining ATRF, Alwyn worked with KPMG and a number of provincial ministries, where he was responsible for managing various areas and projects within the IT discipline.

Alwyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an after-degree Diploma in Information System Security from Concordia University. Alwyn also possesses a number of technology certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information System Security Program (ISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).

Myles Norton - Vice President, Finance

Myles Norton – Vice President, Finance

As Vice President, Finance, Myles Norton is responsible for leading ATRF’s financial services, which includes pension payroll, contributions, refunds and transfers, financial reporting, investment accounting, and enterprise risk management, as well as overseeing the planning and budgetary process.

Myles holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Alberta, in addition to CPA, CMA and CFA designations. Myles is also a member of CPA Alberta, the CFA Institute, and the Edmonton CFA Society.