Rick Gendemann

Rick joined Odlum Brown in 2025 after his role as a senior partner with a leading BC-based accounting and business advisory firm for 28 years. His career has been focused in the areas of tax planning for individuals, companies and trusts, family wealth transition and continuity planning services, advising on business transition and delivering business advisory services to help clients grow the value of their business.

He is committed to helping business families create a roadmap for successfully transferring their entrepreneurship and economic wealth across multiple family generations. Rick is also a graduate of the Institute of Family Enterprise Advisors program, which provides a comprehensive education in knowledge and best practices in family enterprise advising.

Rick understands the importance and value that proactive planning can have in successfully dealing with business transitions and wealth continuity planning for enterprising families. His holistic advisory approach and perspective embraces the overall business and personal visions of entrepreneurs and their families, which has allowed him to become a trusted advisor to clients.

Rick is also a frequent presenter on tax planning, business advisory and business transition matters and has authored numerous articles on these matters.

Outside of his professional life, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife, travelling, and being with family and friends. He also enjoys sharing time with his friends, playing hockey and golf.