Our People
Rooted in experience. Driven by purpose.
At Larkspur, our greatest strength is our people. We are strategists, project managers, and collaborators — but above all, we are partners who care deeply about the communities our work serves.
With more than 60 years of combined leadership experience and over $10 billion in projects delivered, our team brings the expertise, creativity, and integrity needed to guide complex initiatives from vision to reality.
Every member of our team shares a commitment to collaboration, equity, and long-term impact. Together, we turn ambitious visions into purposeful spaces that connect people, strengthen culture, and endure for generations.
Our Leadership
Founding Partner
Lori Van Rooijen, BA, B.Ed., M.L.I.S.
Lori is a recognized leader in complex capital project development. With more than 35 years of experience, Lori has guided organizations through visioning, funding, and approvals to deliver transformative facilities that strengthen communities. Over her career, she has helped raise more than $1.3 billion and has overseen landmark projects in housing, culture, education, and Indigenous community spaces — consistently delivered on time and under budget. Beyond her project work, Lori is deeply committed to advancing arts, culture, and reconciliation. She serves on the Board of Governors for Glenbow Museum, where she has played a key role in securing major public and philanthropic funding for the museum’s renewal. Known for her collaborative approach and ability to navigate complexity, Lori brings both strategic insight and a deep commitment to projects that inspire, connect, and endure.
Managing Partner
Fergal Duff, BSc (Arch), BArch (Hons), RIBA, MRAIC
Fergal brings over two decades of international experience in architecture, real estate, and development management. He has overseen the successful delivery of more than $5 billion in capital projects across North America, the Middle East, Australia, and Europe — spanning housing, healthcare, cultural institutions, education, and mixed-use commercial developments. He also serves as Chair of the Board for Bethany Care Society, contributing to the advancement of seniors’ health, housing, and community wellbeing. Fergal is known for combining technical expertise with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach that turns ambitious visions into purposeful spaces that inspire, connect, and endure.
Our Team
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Courtney Shearer
Financial Consultant
Shwaan Hutton
Development Lead
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Liam Shearer
Manager, Information Systems
Ray Robb
Project Manager
Shirin Yaseri
Assistant Project Manager
Madison Ritchie
Assistant Project Manager
Sydney Madi
Senior Project Coordinator
Emma MacIsaac
Consultant
Work With Us
At Larkspur Projects, we help organizations turn bold visions into built realities. Our work spans housing, healthcare, cultural spaces, education, and Indigenous-led initiatives — projects that strengthen communities and create lasting impact.
If you’re looking for work that is challenging, meaningful, and grounded in collaboration, you’ll find it here.