Our Team

John is an entrepreneur, keeping close watch on government news releases and market trends.

With over 40 years’ experience providing audit, accounting, and income tax services to a wide range of clients, you can be assured that John’s leadership touches every client that comes through our door.  In addition to his own ventures, John was a Business and Industry delegate at the Alberta Growth Summit and has sat on the Board of Directors and the Audit Committees of a number of significant public companies. He also sits on the Board of two Venture Capital Companies based in Edmonton.

Quentin is a big man with a big heart.  He has a soft spot for entrepreneurs, and he loves it when his clients remark ‘you aren’t a typical accountant’.  He is relentlessly focused on helping his clients achieve their goals.  When he is not in the office (which is rare), you can find him spending time with his kids, playing golf (poorly he says), or traveling to see Dave Matthews Band.  Quentin has over 20 years experience in public practice with the hairline to prove it.  He has honed is ability to keep an eye on the forest and not the weeds, and keeps his clients’ best interests in mind in everything he does.  Pro Tip:  If you’re looking to get on his good side, his weaknesses are scotch and cigars.

A frustrated Oilers fan waiting for the next big season! Shawn has a strong background providing accounting, tax and business advisory services to a wide range of businesses, individuals and organizations. Meetings with Shawn will leave you with a feeling of comprehension as he wants to make sure you understand what is being presented. He creates an environment where you feel comfortable asking the questions you need to. Currently, he is on the Board of Directors for Crimestoppers Association of Edmonton & Northern Alberta as President. Crimestoppers is an organization that he has been involved with for over 5 years. Along with being a hopeful Oilers fan and avid music lover, Shawn is a devoted husband to his wife Leah, and father to two beautiful girls, Keira & Ella. Pro tip: If you want to get on his good side, play some Dave Matthews Band & show up with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Glenn is committed to streamlining small businesses through dedicated business advising, accounting and tax preparation. 

Tyson’s unique sense of humour and style set this man apart from all the rest. He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Alberta in 2007, his CA designation in 2010 and joined our firm in 2012. Tyson is constantly on the quest for further education, spending his lunch breaks studying to upgrade his skill-set. He is actively involved in the Canada Revenue Agency Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and provides tax preparation services to low income senior citizens and new Canadian residents. On top of that, he is one the board for ELVES Special Needs Society here in Edmonton.

We’re not sure where he finds the energy for these commitments as well as his dedication to his young family, classy bow-tie collection and his passion for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.

As the Chief Operating Officer of the HGA Group, Rachel is responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring the company’s strategic goals are met. With over 18 years of experience in professional services firms, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge in scaling businesses, optimizing processes, and leading cross-functional teams to success.

Throughout her career, Rachel has been responsible for spearheading many transformative initiatives and plays a pivotal role in shaping HGA’s success. She is known for her instrumental ability to translate strategy into execution, fostering a culture of innovation, enhancing operational processes, and building strong relationships. Whatever Rachel is faced with, she has consistently delivered results that align with the company’s mission of “Building Better Tomorrows” and enriching the lives of those around her while ensuring HGA Group is a leader in its field and a great place to work for our people.

Outside of the office, Rachel loves spending time with her family and friends. She is a devoted wife and mother who gracefully juggles the demands of her career and a busy household. Rachel is always up for an adventure and is a passionate traveler who loves introducing her family to new experiences, often planning trips that create cherished memories. At home, she is deeply committed to spending quality time with her loved ones, from cooking family meals and cheering on her kids at their sports events to enjoying simple, cozy evenings together.

Known for her resilience, leadership, positive outlook, and warm sense of humor, Rachel blends her professional ambitions with her personal values, bringing energy and empathy to every aspect of her life. She is a true role model, showing that with passion and dedication, it’s possible to thrive both in her professional career and as a devoted mom and adventurer at heart.

Katrine is an organizational force to be reckoned with! That’s why we love her. Katrine’s analytical & detailed approach to accounting makes her an asset to any file that she gets her hands on. Not only does she ensure that the details are correct, but she takes the time and care to make her clients feel welcome and part of the HGA family. In her spare time, Katrine loves spending time her time with her family, cooking and baking, going for walks, and practicing yoga.

Donna has a strong background in the three A’s of public practice – accounting, audit and assurance for a diverse group of clients.  She is a problem solver and looks for solutions that work for her clients.  Like the rest of our team here, she is committed to building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure friendly and easy to understand advice!

When not crunching numbers, Donna can be found crunching weights, enjoying a good glass of wine that has been paired with good company and a roaring campfire, travelling or reading.  She has been known to endure crazy weather a time or two riding in the MS Bike Tour (Leduc to Camrose). Currently, she is the Treasurer of Treasure Life, a pediatric cardiac research foundation.

Donna received her CA designation in 2007 and has been in the world of Accounting ever since! She is married with 2 sons and her family loves to keep her busy outside of the office! On top of her husband and kids, she also has 2 cats and a dog! Talk about a full house!

Frank is manager here at HGA and values time spent with clients improving their files, building their business, and getting to know them on a personal level. When he isn’t busy at work at the office, you can find him visiting with his grand children and probably listening to Summer of ’69!

Shannon achieved her CPA designation during her time with HGA, where she has become an integral part of the team. Known for her commitment to both her clients and her colleagues, Shannon is valued for her approachable, down-to-earth nature that instantly puts people at ease. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and especially looks forward to summers at Pigeon Lake. Her ability to build strong relationships, paired with her genuine and warm personality, makes her a trusted and reliable partner to everyone she works with.

John is happy to be a part of the HGA team! You can usually find him in his office snacking or planning our next office sports bracket. When he’s not burning the midnight oil here at the office, John hangs out with his friends, plays a wide variety of team sports, and explores the best restaurants around Edmonton.

As one of our Senior Designated Accountants, Margie is devoted to client relationships and file accuracy. Her quiet nature and detailed approach to accounting makes her a perfect fit with the HGA team and the entire HGA process.  When she’s not busy in the office, Margie loves to spend time with her family, including her husband Nathaniel and daughter Eleanor. She also devotes time to pursuing her hobbies: painting and reading.

Sheena graduated from the University of Alberta in 2004, and received her CA designation in 2008.  Her 2 kids keep her busy out of the office.  However, when she does find time for herself, you will find her on the volleyball court (in the winter), in the backyard (in the summer), or in the garage arts-and-crafting and pretending she knows how to use her significant other’s power tools (usually against his wishes).

Gerard brings more than 14 years of public practice experience to the HGA Group, and in particular has grown his expertise in owner-manager businesses. His experience working with an entrepreneurial client base, particularly in GST and HST matters, makes him a perfect fit to help our clients and their businesses. Accounting and taxes aside, Gerard is a family man at heart, and enjoys spending his free time surrounded by friends and family. He’s also a major sports fan, but just of Edmonton teams— right, Gerard?

Earning her CPA, CA in 2014, Jennifer has always worked in public practice and has a passion for helping her clients improve.  In her free time, Jennifer enjoys pursuing hobbies such as knitting and baking, as well as spending time with her loved ones, including her two cats

Harleigh is a graduate of MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Commerce and achieved her CPA designation in 2023! During her undergrad, she participated in two Study Abroad International Business Study Courses. The first one was throughout Europe (Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary) and then the second one took place in Asia (Japan, Hong Kong and Macau). As you can probably tell, she loves to travel! She also loves coffee, which is why she fits in so well here! In her free time, she likes to catch up with family and friends, or doing anything active.

Damian is currently a student in the Bachelor of Commerce cooperative stream at MacEwan University. Before joining us at HGA, Damian was a certified lifeguard and swim instructor and his athletic endeavours go beyond the pool to mountain biking, snowboarding, and competitive soccer. He’s the proud owner of two dogs, and when he’s not relaxing with them or playing sports, Damian spends his time with his friends and family!

Before she moved to Canada, Kinday received her Bachelor of Art in her native India, but as soon as she got here it was all about accounting. She spent six years as an accountant for a restaurant franchise and enrolled in the CPA program in 2018. She passed the CFE in 2021 before joining our team at the beginning of 2022. When she gets some spare time, Kinday loves to play, cook, and dance with her two daughters.

Jason is a Chartered Professional Accountant in the making, and he is very much looking forward to getting started on his CPA Professional Education Program in July 2022. When he’s not studying or accounting, Jason spends his time surrounded by basketball, either watching it or playing with friends. He’s also an avid reader and a fan of any great story he can find on Netflix or HBO.

Kevin has recently written his CFE, and he’s joined HGA CPA to get his career in accounting started the right way: helping us build businesses. He’s committed to learning new things, thinking on his feet, and adapting to the demands of privately-held business accounting. He’s a big (emphasis on big) exercise guy, and he hits the gym four or five days a week. When he’s not picking up heavy things, he’s picking up LEGO bricks to add to his collection of more than 30 sets! He’s also a real foodie, so he can also be found snacking, taking in a good movie, or spending time with his friends and family.

Hassan joined us after graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from MacEwan University. He brings industry experience from working as a bookkeeper for a local business, and that will be key to his success as a staff accountant for many of our clients. Hassan is a big sports fan, including a bit of basketball (Raptors) and taking in an Oilers game whenever he can. He’s all about spending time with his family, but he’s really looking forward to going travelling in the near future.

Holden is a University of Alberta School of Business student with a passion for numbers. Currently majoring in Accounting, they’re on track to graduate in December 2024 and have their sights set on becoming a CPA.

But life isn’t all about numbers for him. They’re a sports fanatic, loving basketball, football, and hockey. In the winter, you’ll catch them on the ice, and come summer, they’re swinging clubs on the golf course. They’re also a foodie, always up for trying the latest Edmonton eats. During his downtime, he hangs out with his furry friend, Winston, an Australian Shepherd who keeps life fun and playful.

Having worked in the food and service industry for over 18 years, Gladilyn is excited to join HGA, embracing it as her first accounting job, and she will finally be achieving her way to get a CPA designation. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major from MacEwan University, but beforehand, she had also attained a Finance and Management Accounting degree in the Philippines. However, she did not get to practice her studies years back as most of her experience was taken on various management roles in the quick-service restaurant sector. Nevertheless, accounting ultimately found its way again, thus she decided to return to school for the second time. With this goal in mind, she is much eager to embrace this transition!

At the end of the day, Gladilyn looks forward to spending valuable time with her family. But if she indeed finds herself some “Me” time, she will most likely binge-watch movies on Netflix, sing karaoke, or eat ice cream or any dessert for that matter!

Before joining HGA, Rafferty was a Relationship Manager and Commercial Loan Officer at one of the top three banks in the Philippines. In his free time, he enjoys playing billiards, basketball, and online games. Rafferty has two children, the eldest is 5 years old and the youngest is 1. He loves dogs and has one back home in the Philippines.

Agnes brings a wealth of knowledge to HGA, with 10 years of experience in public practice. Agnes was born in Ghana and moved to Canada in her teens. In her free time, she enjoys watching action movies, and spending time with her two children.

Noah is a co-op student studying business and accounting at the University of Alberta, and plans on getting his CPA in the future! In his free time you can find him watching the Oilers or playing a round of golf!

Parker recently graduated from MacEwen University with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting. When he’s not in the office you can find him on out on the golf course or watching a Blue Jays game!

Carol hails from the Philippines but has spent most of her life working abroad. Much of her early career was in the hospitality and restaurant industries, but in 2021 she passed her Accounting and Payroll Diploma and is ready to bring her expertise to our clients. She’s a well-versed traveler who loves to meet new people and experience nature. When she’s at home, Carol likes to watch documentaries and movies, cooking, and of course spending time with her six-year-old daughter.

Catherine is currently a Bachelor of Business Administration student with an emphasis on Accounting at NAIT, and has joined HGA as a bookkeeper to gain real-world experience while helping our clients better understand their financials and find a path to growth. She’s an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying time spent camping and hiking with her husband, kids, and her dog. When the snow comes, Catherine likes to grab a big blanket, a tall glass of wine, and settling down to watch an Oilers game.

Tetiana has had a lifelong passion for numbers. Starting back in her childhood in Ukraine, Tetiana was raised around balance sheets by her father and mother— both accountants. She eventually graduated from the University of Ukraine with a Master’s Degree before moving to Canada. In 2017, she enrolled in NAIT’s Office Accounting Systems Certificate, and now she is a valued member of our Integrated Financial Services team! Her experience working as a tax accountant for the Ukrainian State tax inspectorate and her work as a bookkeeper give her the adaptability so necessary for the entrepreneurial environment at HGA.

In her spare time, Tetiana is an avid cook and likes to spend time with her husband and children enjoying the outdoors.

Accounting is Kimberley’s second career after getting her master’s degree and working in nutrition research. When she’s not at the office you can find her spending time with her husband, three young kids and their dog Rupert. She also loves to train and ride horses!

Before joining us, Nancy-Lynn’s bookkeeping experience was extensive in both industry and private practice, making her a great asset to our team! When she’s not at work, she loves to spend time with her husband, children and her grandchildren in the outdoors, camping and quading.

Iryna is an accomplished accountant with 25 years of experience, including ten years in Canadian public practice. She specializes in bookkeeping, ensuring accurate financial records, and managing personal and corporate tax matters. Outside work, Iryna cherishes time with her family and enjoys nature. Her hobbies include gardening, walking, cycling, and exploring new places.

Savanna came to HGA with 7 years of professional experience working in law firms and CPA firms. Her strong type A work ethic combined with her easy-going type B personality allows her to find the ideal work/life balance. Previously a professional hip hop dancer, some of Savanna’s fondest memories include dancing on cruise ships, touring China with an original production, and competing in the World Hip Hop Dance Championships representing Canada with five of her best friends. When she’s out of the office, you can find her kickboxing, reading about personal development, trying new restaurants or beach bumming her way through the Caribbean on a cruise ship.

Rebecca has been in the Accounts Receivable world for six years, where she specialized in the accounting industry. Originally hailing from Calgary, but the incredible beauty of Edmonton lured here away from the mountains more than seven years ago. Her attention to detail and ability to keep everything organized make her an awesome asset to our team. She’s a mother to a seven-year-old and a sheltie named Kipper, and when she’s not at work she’s spending time with her family, friends, and getting out travelling whenever possible.

Denise is on our administrative team here at HGA CPA. When she not assisting our team in the office, she might be riding rollercoasters, reading books, or re-watching her favourite movie, Silence of the Lambs. She loves music in any shape or form but admits that she can’t sing a note. Pro tip: She’s loves sugar in any form. Use that to get on her good side!

Prior to working as a personal assistant, Olivia actually started out as a line cook in high school! She has since gained 7 years of experience in the administrative field.  She still has a love for cooking and baking, and has even made the odd wedding cake over the years for friends. She also loves gardening, either indoor or outdoor, and has upwards of 30 houseplants. During her spare time, she listens to audiobooks or podcasts, plays with her two very weird cats, or plays video games.

Monica is the life of any party, and actually turned it into a profession with her background in event and wedding planning. With those kind of skills, we can’t imagine anyone better to be the first face you see when walking into our office.

She’s an avid reader, a volleyball player, and a cat person. She’s an adventurer no doubt, and spends her time travelling and exploring, creating new experiences, and turning moments into lasting memories.

Taylor brings the creative edge to HGA! Her passions outside of marketing include spending time outdoors while enjoying a glass of wine or craft beer and renovating her home with her fiance Dylan.  She is also actively involved in the community, volunteering and coaching Special Olympics in St. Albert for over a decade. If she isn’t in the office creating, you can probably find her hiking in the mountains or at the dog park with her Golden Lab Nova and her Yorkie Tebow.