EPR CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Barb joined EPR in December 1999 and has been a CPA for the past 13 years. She worked for Government and the Private sector in various bookkeeping and clerical roles and attained her CPA while working at EPR in 2002. She has many years of experience working with individuals as well as small and large businesses assisting them with their financial, accounting and tax needs. She enjoys using her skills to help the firm's many clients.
She currently lives in Maple Ridge and loves spending time with family, travelling and being active.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Chris has been with EPR since July 2018. He has a Master of Accounting from Washington State University and received his CPA designation in 2013. Chris started his career in China where he worked for a multi-national firm. His public practice experience continued in Canada where he has worked for both a mid-sized local firm as well as another multi-national before joining EPR. He has strong assurance skills and works primarily on corporate year ends.
When not at work he is spending time with his young family.
Christine joined EPR in 1997 and obtained her CGA certification in 1999. She has been a partner since 2011. Her practice is focused on taxation and assurance services for corporations, individuals, and non-profit organizations. Her diverse client base includes small-to-medium-sized businesses, professionals, IT corporations, service industry businesses, and other non-profit entities. In the past, Christine volunteered on the CPA BC Public Practice Committee.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, swimming and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Colin has been with EPR since 2008 and obtained his CGA designation in 2012. Originally starting as a CGA student, Colin has advanced to senior accountant in our Langley office. He works primarily in the areas of personal and corporate tax as well as Notice to Reader and Assurance engagements for small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profits.
In his spare time, Colin enjoys golfing and spending time outdoors and volunteers as a treasurer for a local Langley organization.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Darryl joined EPR in 2012 and obtained his CPA designation in 2020. Prior to entering the CPA program, he received his Bachelors of Technology from BCIT in 2017 while also working full time with EPR. Darryl's focus is on Notice to Reader, Assurance and Not-For-Profit engagements for small to medium-sized organizations as well as corporate and personal taxation services. He has a strong background in IT and is proficient with many computerized accounting software programs.
Darryl volunteers as the treasurer for a local non-profit organization and in his spare time enjoys golfing, playing volleyball and spending time with his family.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Eric joined EPR in July of 2012. He is located in the Maple Ridge office and obtained his designation in 2015. He has a Bachelors' of Business Administration degree majoring in Accounting from Douglas College and enjoys providing quality service to clients.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Erin became a CPA and joined EPR in 2017. Erin has been in accounting for 10 years, working in industry prior to pursuing her CPA designation at an audit firm in Victoria, BC. She graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration (Hon.) from BCIT in 2010. Erin's strong assurance skills make her a valuable member of our audit team.
In her free time, she enjoys photography, knitting and hiking with her family.
Jeffrey (Jeff) joined EPR in 2005. He provides specialized tax and advisory services to not-for-profit organizations, estates, and corporations. A graduate of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Jeff attained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He went on to obtain his CGA accounting designation in 2012. Jeff is a firm believer in providing exceptional customer service and building strong working relationships with all of his clients.
Outside the office, Jeff is very involved in his local community. He has served on numerous not-for-profit boards, including Ridge Meadows Education Foundation, Golden Ears Winter Club and the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society. He is currently Budget Control Officer for the Maple Ridge 2020 BC Summer Games Society. He is an avid curler and golfer and enjoys spending time with family.
John became a partner on January 1, 2016. He has been with EPR since 2007, completing his CGA designation in 2012. He is focused on small-to-medium business accounting and taxation, personal income tax and estates and trusts. His focus is on providing professional, quality service to help clients succeed in their business ventures. John is an active member in his community, including serving as Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce Serving Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge since 2013.
In his leisure time, John enjoys spending time with his young family, snowboarding and golfing.
Kathi received her CGA designation in 1992 and worked in industry for several years before joining EPR in 2000. As a partner since 2009, Kathi's areas of practice include accounting for small to medium businesses, tax planning for private corporations and estate and trust compliance. Kathi has volunteered for various positions with local community non-profit organizations.
She is a mother of two sons and is active with them and her close extended family.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Kerston started at EPR in 2017. She has a BA from Thompson Rivers University and received her CPA Designation in 2020. Before joining EPR, Kerston worked with a not-for-profit organization. She works with our corporate, not-for-profit and personal tax clients and excels at customer service.
The mom of two young boys, she enjoys time off with family and being active.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Nav joined EPR in September 2013 and obtained his designation in 2015. He offers accounting and advisory services to small to medium businesses, not-for-profits and individuals. His goal is to provide professional quality services, develop client relationships and maximize personal and corporate success through tax planning.
Outside of work, Nav officiates ice hockey and enjoys playing numerous sports including football and golf.
After obtaining his CGA designation in 1982, Patrick joined EPR in 1984, becoming a partner in 1986. Active in his community, his various positions have included serving as President of both The Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the Maple Ridge Community Foundation. Patrick's areas of practice include small-to-medium business accounting, taxation and consulting, personal income tax, and estates and trust taxation.
He enjoys spending time with his family, playing hockey, skiing and golfing.
Paul joined EPR in 1994, obtained his CGA designation in 1997 and has been a partner since 2000. He is a member of the CPABC Investigation Committee and is Vice-Chair of that committee's Panel B. In his practice, Paul covers small-to-medium-sized businesses and personal and corporate taxation.
Paul was born and raised in Ontario, and in his spare time enjoys boating, ATV trail riding, and snowmobiling with his family.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Rachael has been with EPR since 2009 and obtained her CGA designation in 2012. Starting out as a CGA student, Rachael advanced to her current position as a senior accountant in our Langley office. She specializes in not-for-profits, estates and assurance engagements for small and medium-sized businesses. Rachael enjoys travelling and spending time with her young family.
Currently, Rachael is only working during our busy tax season.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Richard joined EPR in March of 2015 and achieved his designation later that year. Since graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with a Major in Accounting, Richard has been working in public practice. He is experienced with review and compilation engagements, corporate & personal income tax preparation for small to medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Recently, Richard completed the CPA In-depth tax course and has switched his primary focus to tax planning and reorganizations for owner-managed corporations.
Salvatore (Sal) joined EPR in October 2020 as the firm's first dedicated Marketing Manager. He possesses over 10 years of marketing and business development experience in both the public and private sectors. Sal is responsible for developing and implementing the firm's strategic marketing and business development initiatives while ensuring they align with the firm's overall strategic objectives.
Sandra joined EPR in February 2022 as the firm's Manager of Operations. With over 20 years of experience in administration and operations, she brings a dynamic element and perspective when providing guidance and support to our team.
Based in our Maple Ridge office, Sandra oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm in the areas of administration, finance, human resources, and technology. She is a key part of our management team, striving to improve our organizational processes, and working to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
When not in the office, Sandra enjoys getting outdoors camping and hiking the many beautiful spots in and around the Lower Mainland, as well as travelling, and working out at the gym.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
Sukh started at EPR in 2020, She has a BA from Thompson Rivers University and is a CPA Candidate, having completed the CFE in September 2018. Sukh has been in accounting for 10 years, working in industry before joining EPR. Sukh's focus is on Notice to Reader, personal and corporate tax.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with her family