Legacy’s operations are led by a team of dedicated and creative staff.
In addition to their work on conservation and stewardship projects and programming, they also create events and opportunities for the community, ensure all administrative and organizational obligations are met, and collaborate with a team of incredible volunteers.
Executive Director
Jason Bradley brings a unique blend of practical land stewardship, strategic leadership, and innovation to his role as Executive Director of the Legacy Land Trust Society.
A fifth-generation Albertan with deep roots in agriculture and conservation, Jason has spent his career advancing nature-based systems through regenerative agriculture, applied research, and ecosystem development.
He has worked as a consultant helping farmers and ranchers improve soil health, profitability, and food nutrient density, and has led commercialization efforts in ag tech, particularly in soil carbon measurement.
His leadership at Olds College saw the early development of the Smart Farm and Smart Ag Ecosystem, where he fostered innovation in sustainable agriculture. Earlier, he spent two decades managing a 350-head cow-calf ranch, demonstrating a commitment to stewardship and community resilience.
Jason holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Trinity Western University, with a research focus on collaboration, team development, and transformational servant leadership. His personal strengths—connecting people and ideas, systems thinking, and co-creation—align perfectly with Legacy’s mission of conserving Alberta’s landscapes.
Based in Olds with his wife of 36 years, Jason is also a proud father and grandfather who enjoys mountain biking in the Rockies and playing Oldtimers hockey across Alberta.
Administrative Coordinator
Patti has lived most of her life in the Olds area. After working for the Canadian Maine Anjou Association and the Mechanic Department at Olds College, she took time off to have her three children. When her children started school, Patti went back to work for Jim Smith at Perry Appraisal Associates. Jim approached her about renting a room in the Perry Appraisal office for Legacy Land Trust Society. He then encouraged her to consider doing the Society’s bookkeeping. Within a short time, that expanded to more administration work in addition to the bookkeeping.
Patti loves the rural lifestyle and likes to see the land protected. In her spare time she likes to team rope, curl and spend time with her grandchildren.