Justine Pelly

CPA | Senior Accountant

Justine joined Schibli Stedman King in 2015. Her focus is on building client relationships while assisting partners and managers in the preparation of compilation engagements, review engagements, personal taxes, and tax planning. Justine graduated from with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Camosun College before continuing to pass the CFE in 2018 and received her designation in 2019.

When not at work, Justine enjoys spending time with her husband and their young son and daughter. She also appreciates eating at all the fabulous local restaurants, taking in the natural beauty of the island either by hiking or off-roading, and if time allows getting in a game of golf.

Kym Savory

Administration

Kym Savory is a member of the administration team at Schibli Stedman King, you can find her at the reception desk welcoming clients as well as answering phones and assisting the entire team with all aspects of administrative tasks. Kym joined the SSK team in September 2022, and has enjoyed the welcoming environment the office has to offer. 

In her free time outside of the office you can find Kym riding her horses, cafe hopping with friends and trying out new baking recipes.

Tiana Hansen

CPA | Senior Accountant

Tiana is a senior accountant and specializes compilation engagements, review engagements, personal taxes, and correcting bookkeeping matters.

Tiana graduated from the University of Victoria with a BSc in Economics with a Business Option. The Business Option led her to pursue a career in accounting. She passed the CFE in 2020 and received her CPA in 2021.

She is originally from Kelowna, BC and moved to Victoria to attend university. Once arriving in Victoria, she loved it so much she never left! Other than enjoying Victoria’s hiking trails with her dog, Tiana enjoys yoga, cooking, and art projects.

Clayton Cosburn

Co-Op Student

Clayton joined the Schibi Stedman King team in January 2023 as a co-op student, in which he is gaining experience in both corporate and personal tax returns. Through his work experience as a staff accountant, he will gain knowledge that will aid with his studies.

Clayton is working towards completing his degree in Business Administration with an Accounting specialization. After he graduates from university, he will start the CPA program.  When Clayton is not studying or working, you can find him backpacking the trails of Vancouver Island or competing in sailing regattas.

Karyln Underdahl

Co-Op Student

Karlyn joined SSK in January 2023 as a co-op student. She works as a staff accountant and is responsible for preparation of compilation engagements, corporate tax returns, and bookkeeping. During her co-op term she hopes to gain practical experience and learn all she can about personal and corporate tax.

Karlyn graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts in 2011. She worked in hospitality and organic farming before enrolling in the accounting program at Camosun College in 2020, and plans to enroll in the CPA program in September 2023. When not working or studying Karlyn enjoys hiking, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Aaidan McCarty

Co-Op Student

Aaidan is currently a fourth-year student at the University of Victoria pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He joined SSK for a four-month work co-op in January 2023. Aaidan is a staff accountant and is responsible for preparation of compilation engagements, corporate tax returns, and bookkeeping services. During his co-op, term Aaidan looks forward to further developing his knowledge base in accounting, and building connections within the industry.

When Aaidan is not working or studying he enjoys cooking, crocheting, and getting outside, either to road cycle, boulder or sport climb.

Holly Faulkner

Staff Accountant

Holly is responsible for preparing compilation engagements in addition to corporate and personal tax returns. She graduated from Camosun College in the Fall of 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Holly joined SSK full-time in 2023 after completing co-op terms with the firm in 2021 and 2022.

During her free time, Holly can be found hiking one of the local trails or trying not to fall off her horse.

Sue Down

Administration

Sue Down, part of our tightknit hard-working admin. team, has been with Schibli Stedman King since March 2008.

She was hired when the company made the commitment to go paperless and tasked with digitally archiving the year-end work done for clients and all incoming and outgoing correspondence. Over the years Sue has seen a marked reduction in the amount of paper leaving the office, and is pleased that even institutions like the Canada Revenue Agency are now encouraging clients to go paperless.

When not at her desk, you’re likely to find Sue looking at the wider world – a little bit at a time – through the lens of her camera. Or near the water with a book.

Kayla Mao

Co-Op Student

Kayla is currently a fourth-year student at the University of Victoria. She joined SSK in January 2023 as a co-op student. She is responsible for preparation of compilation engagement, preparation of corporate tax returns, and bookkeeping. During her co-op term, Kayla hopes to improve her problem-solving skills and learn more detailed accounting knowledge.

Kayla loves spending her free time trying new food, watching movies, and travelling.

SANDY STEDMAN

FCPA, FCA | Partner

Sandy has been a partner at SSK since 1996. His practice has focused on privately owned businesses and high net-worth individuals.

Sandy graduated from UBC in 1984, attained his designation in 1987 and was elected a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC in 2018. He has been a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation since 1999 and has been an author and instructor for tax courses in the CPABC professional development program since 2002. In 2020 Sandy was elected to the Board of Directors for the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC. Away from his desk, he enjoys hiking and low-key cycling (“I just ride around on my bike”), and is slowly getting back into travel.

CHAD LINGER

CPA, CA, MPAcc | Partner

Chad has been a partner with the firm since 2011. His primary focus is on accounting and tax services for owner-managed businesses and their shareholders, with a strong emphasis on client service. Chad has an entrepreneurial background from being involved in a locally owned and operated family business. Chad joined Schibli Stedman King in 2007 after obtaining his professional designation in 2007 while articling with KPMG in Victoria and Vancouver. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria in 2004, and a Masters in Professional Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan in 2006. Chad has completed Parts I, II and III of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course.

Chad is married and has two children. He spends his time away from the office coaching his kids’ hockey teams. In the summer you will find him on Shawnigan Lake with his family.

JEREMY COOK

CPA, CA, | Partner

Jeremy has over 15 years’ experience providing accounting, assurance, tax, and business advisory services for privately-owned entities, individuals, estates, and trusts. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and has completed the CPA In-Depth Tax Course.

Outside of the office, Jeremy enjoys time with his family, playing golf and landscape photography.  He also volunteers his time as the treasurer for the Urban Development Institute (Capital Region). 

ASHLEY BROOKS

CPA, CA | Partner

Ashley joined Schibli Stedman King in 2014 and became Partner in 2023. Her focus is on accounting and tax including assurance engagements, tax planning and reorganizations for owner managed businesses, corporate groups and individuals. Ashley graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Arts in 2005, and a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction in 2009. After receiving her designation in 2011, Ashley worked with the Audit and Assurance Group at Ernst & Young in Saskatoon before moving to Victoria and SSK. She enjoys training and teaching and is actively involved in the firm’s CFE training program. She has facilitated for the University of Saskatchewan, and co-authored courses for the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of BC.

When she is not working Ashley enjoys all things outdoors including hiking, cycling and time with family and friends. With a passion for travel, any time not spent outside is spent planning her next adventure.

DENTON GROSE

CPA, CGA | Partner

Denton joined Schibli Stedman King in the summer of 2012 and became Partner in 2023. He specializes in providing accounting and taxation advisory services to owner-managed businesses with a strong emphasis on tax planning and client communication.  

Denton obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Degree from Camosun College prior to joining SSK. He obtained his professional designation in 2015, was promoted to manager in 2018 and became a partner this year. Denton completed the three-year CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course in Fall 2022.

Denton was born in Alberta but relocated to Victoria at a very early age. In his spare time, he enjoys being with his young family, hiking the various trails on the Lower Island and playing water polo. He currently volunteers on multiple not-for-profit boards, including serving as treasurer for Saanich Neighborhood Place.

SEAN TWAMLEY

CPA, CA | Partner

Sean has been a partner at Schibli Stedman King for over 20 years and has over 30 years of public practice experience specializing in providing tax and accounting advice to private business and their owner/managers.

Sean was born in Vancouver and raised in Vernon by parents from Ireland and England.  He graduated from the University of Victoria in 1994 with a double major in Economics and Political Science. Sean has two children one graduated and one just finishing grade 12.  Sean and his wife enjoy traveling and restoring cars and split their time between James bay and Metchosin.

TRISTAN STORY

CPA, CA | Partner

Tristan moved to Victoria and joined Schibli Stedman King in 2008.  He specializes in tax issues for owner-managed companies including business transitions, tax planning, reorganizations, and estate planning. Tristan articled with a medium sized firm in Vancouver and was a tax manager at a national firm before joining SSK.  He obtained his legacy Chartered Accounting designation in 2006, and completed all three levels of the In Depth Tax Course after obtaining his designation.  He has taught accounting and tax courses at BCIT and Camosun, as well as being a facilitator and group study leader for the indepth tax course and co-authoring and presenting courses for the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.

Tristan, his wife, and son enjoy travelling and the outdoors, and Tristan enjoys playing golf, cycling, running and completing the odd triathlon and marathon when he has time.

BRIAN KING

CPA, CA | Partner (retired)

Brian enjoyed every day of his 25 years as a partner working with business-owner clients and staff through to his retirement in 2023. Prior to this, Brian worked for professional accounting firms in Vancouver and in London England after graduating with honors from the University of Western Ontario.

After 2022, Brian will be frequenting local hockey rinks, nearby hills, and his favorite place at Sproat Lake.

CORY VAN OSTERHOUT

CPA, CA | Partner 

Cory’s focus is on assisting and advising owner-operated businesses on accounting, tax, and estate planning in many industries including construction, property development, property management and various professionals.

Cory joined Schibli Stedman King in 2004 after completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Victoria. He obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2008.

Cory was born and raised in Victoria. Most of his spare time is spent with his wife and two children but he also enjoys snowboarding, golfing, and hiking.

JASON MARTINSON

CPA | Senior Accountant

In his role as Senior Accountant, Jason prepares corporate and personal tax returns, assists with tax planning, prepares audit and review engagements for private companies, and assists clients with various accounting services. Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a finance diploma from Camosun College in 2019. He completed two co-op work terms with SSK during his diploma studies, then started full time employment in 2019. He completed the CPA program in 2021 and made the national honour roll on the 2021 CFE.

On his own time, Jason enjoys music and plays guitar. He’s into sports like golf and baseball, and plays on a softball team in the summers.

GREG PIERCE

CPA, CGA | Senior Accountant

Greg is a senior accountant with the firm and has been working closely with Chad Linger for many years.  Along with his work preparing files, tax planning, and other projects, he works with the firm’s IT department and planning committee.

He studied under the Certified General Accountants (CGA) program prior to the amalgamation, obtaining his professional designation in 2012. Outside of the firm, he has had several volunteer positions, most recently finishing an extended term as treasurer with the local support association for the Air Cadets program.

He is a husband and father of two boys, and enjoys getting outdoors, playing boardgames with friends, watching a great movie, or curling up with a good book.  On weekends, he can be found refereeing the occasional soccer match, or hiking with his dog.

LEAH STRACHAN

CPA, CGA | Manager

Leah joined Schibli Stedman King in 2001. Her focus is building working client relationships with a specialty in providing accounting and tax advice for owner-managed businesses, non-resident tax compliance and estate tax preparation. She obtained an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University in 2008, and her accounting designation in 2009.

Leah was born and raised in Victoria. In her spare time, she enjoys dragon boating, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.

AMANDA CRAM

Administration

Amanda is part of the administration team for SSK. She previously worked as a bookkeeper and tax preparer. While remaining on top of her administrative tasks, Amanda is also pursuing her education through Athabasca University, with the goal of becoming a CPA.

Outside of work, she loves to spend her time with her 2 dogs.

LUCAS DARKE

Staff Accountant

Lucas is responsible for completing Compilation Engagements and bookkeeping for clients. Additionally, he completes individual tax returns. Lucas graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Commerce. Before joining Schibli Stedman King in the Fall of 2022, Lucas worked as an accounting assistant. While in university, Lucas founded the Victoria Social Value Fund, which connects community investors with environmentally proactive companies.

Lucas was raised in Victoria, BC. Outside of the office he’s an avid sports fans, his favourite being basketball and soccer. He enjoys going on walks around Victoria and working out at the gym.

MAREIKA CARROLL

Senior Accountant

As a recent successful candidate of the CFE accountants exam, Mareika is one of our trusted staff accountants here at SSK. Her role in the company is to assist in the preparation of corporate year-end financial statements and tax returns, as well as personal tax return preparation in the early spring.

Prior to pursuing accounting, Mareika taught math at the secondary school level. This experience included a working term in England.  As an accountant, Mareika would love to carry on the mentorship role she developed through teaching practices and continue to grow it within the accounting community.

In her spare time, Mareika enjoys trying new foods and cooking new recipes. She will often have friends over to test out her creations and play board games. Since completing the CPA program, she looks forward to replacing the time previously allotted as ‘study time’ to new hobbies and adventures.

RICHELLE STEWART

CPA | Senior Accountant

Richelle joined SSK in 2018.  Her focus is preparing compilation and review engagements. Richelle also prepares corporate tax return, personal tax returns and assists with tax planning. Richelle was born and raised on Vancouver Island in Campbell River, moving to Victoria to attend university. Richelle graduated from the University of Victoria in 2018 with a Bachelor of Commerce. She passed the CFE in 2021 and received her CPA designation in 2022.

In her spare time Richelle enjoys baking treats to share and hiking with family and friends.

AUDREY WRIGHT

Staff Accountant

Audrey prepares review and compilation engagements, along with corporate and personal tax returns. She says the best part of her job is working closely with our local clients and helping them navigate routine or complex accounting issues. Audrey grew up in Calgary and came to Victoria in 2016 to attend the University of Victoria where she graduated from the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business in 2020. She joined SSK full-time in January 2021, after she had already completed a 4-month co-op while at UVic. She is currently in the CPA program.

 In her free time she enjoys playing soccer, spikeball, and facetiming her dogs.

ROBYN KLEU

Administration

Robyn Kleu is a member of the administration team at Schibli Stedman King and is responsible for a extensive list of administrative tasks supporting clients and the entire SSK team. Robyn started at Schibli Stedman King in 2019 and has appreciated the opportunities for growth she has been presented with; she is currently completing her Business Administration Certificate at Camosun College and is enjoying applying her learnings to her work.  

When she is not in the office, you will find Robyn exploring the island, trying different restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family. 

CONOR MCDIARMID

Staff Accountant

Conor prepares review and compilation engagements as well as corporate, personal and trust tax returns. He values learning about different corporate structures and clients that operate in varying industries, both from an accounting and tax perspective. Conor grew up in Tofino before moving to Victoria as a teenager. He graduated from Camosun College in 2020 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in Accounting. He joined Schibli Stedman King full-time in 2021 and is one of the firm’s current articling students pursuing their CPA designation.

Outside of work, Conor spends his spare time visiting family in Tofino, running, skateboarding, and playing soccer.

JORDY FAWCETT

Staff Accountant

As an articling student, Jordy prepares compilation, review, and audit engagements, as well as corporate, personal, and trust tax returns, for various clients in different industries.

Originally from the Sunshine Coast, Jordy joined SSK in 2020 after completing his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Victoria.

Outside the office, you can find him up the mountain, on the links, or at the pitch.

AISLINN KELLY

CPA | Manager

As a manager, Aislinn’s focus is on accounting and tax for owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, and individuals. Aislinn has been with SSK since 2009. She is a graduate of the Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management program from Royal Roads University. Aislinn completed the National Payroll Institute Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification and later obtained her Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

Outside of work, Aislinn enjoys traveling, yoga, sunshine, and spending time with friends and family.

AMY EVCI

Staff Accountant

Amy Evci began working at SSK in 2022 and is currently working towards the CPA designation.  She primarily works on compilation engagements and tax returns for corporations and trusts, as well as personal tax returns.

Amy moved to Victoria in 2018 after working as an educator in the Middle East for almost a decade.  Upon returning to Canada, she switched her career focus and completed a post-degree diploma in accounting from Camosun College. 

When she’s not working or studying, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and son, knitting, playing the piano, and travelling.

SHEANE STAFFORD

CPA | Manager

Sheane provides accounting and tax advisory services to mostly local clients, predominantly small to mid-sized private companies. She has experience preparing compilation and review engagements, as well as experience conducting legal and real estate trust audits. However, her focus now largely includes tax planning and other client services, as well as training new staff members.

Sheane has been with Schibli Stedman King since Fall 2015 after graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Honours from the University of Victoria. She wrote the CFE examinations in 2019 and was promoted to manager in 2022. Sheane was born and raised in Victoria, although she also holds Irish citizenship. Growing up, she was a French Immersion student and a multi-discipline dancer. She even danced the role of Clara in the Nutcracker with the Royal Alberta Ballet.

Sheane loves dogs and has two French bulldogs of her own (Wilbur and Roux). You can often find them walking along Dallas Road. She has been a world traveler since infancy (notably with 30+ trips to NYC logged). She loves good food, good friends and good shoes.

SARA MOLLON

CPA | Manager

Sara joined Schibli Stedman King in 2012. Her initial role was receptionist until she became an accounting technician in 2015 and began articling. In 2022, Sara moved into her current role as a manager where she focuses on building working relationships with clients, providing accounting and tax advice, and overseeing review engagements. She is also involved in the training and mentoring of junior staff.

Sara graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2012 from the University of Victoria and completed the Post Degree Diploma Business Administration – Accounting Option at Camosun College in 2016. In 2019 she successfully wrote the CFE and received her CPA designation in 2020.

Sara is married and enjoys spending time outdoors with her young family. She also enjoys traveling, dining and skiing in the winter.

ASHLEY JACKSON

Senior Accountant

Ashley joined SSK as a staff accountant in 2020. She prepares compilation and review engagements, along with corporate and personal tax returns. Ashley was born in Victoria and graduated from the University of Victoria in 2019 with a Bachelor of Commerce. She passed the CFE in 2022 and is beginning her application process to obtain her CPA designation in 2023.

Outside of the office you can find Ashley playing soccer, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.

BRANDON NEVILLE

CPA | Manager

Brandon joined the firm in 2017. He has experience with year-end engagements, tax planning, personal taxes, and special tax projects, with a focus on owner managed corporations and groups. He works directly with clients and their support staff to provide accounting and tax advice on matters they deal with on a regular basis. Brandon graduated from the University of Victoria in 2016 with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce. He went on to complete the CPA program and received his CPA designation in early 2020.

Brandon grew up in the Peace River region and came to Victoria for post-secondary education. He enjoys travelling and exploring new experiences with his family and friends. Brandon is an avid reader when time allows and is always willing to play the newest board game.

KALEIGH PHILLIPS

CPA | Manager

Kaleigh’s primary focus is tax planning and compilation engagements but also enjoys assisting clients in day-to-day business operations. She has worked with SSK since 2014; joining as an articling student and growing to her current role as a manager. In this role she has gained experience with a breadth of clients, from sole proprietors to large corporate groups, and always strives to find the solution that best suits their needs and goals. Kaleigh wrote and passed the CFE exam in 2016 after transitioning from an undergraduate in Biology from the University of Victoria.

In her free time, Kaleigh enjoys taking advantage of all the forests and beaches that island life has to offer and going on ever more thrilling adventures with her chihuahua, Skittles. Ever rounded in her extracurriculars, she is as comfortable with a book by the pool as she is driving up logging roads to find the perfect campsite.

MERRIN ANN REGI

Staff Accountant

As a full-time Staff accountant on Chad Linger’s team, Merrin Ann’s primary responsibilities involve creating compilation engagement reports for clients that include holding companies, trusts, and corporations.

Merrin Ann started working for SSK in the summer of 2022. She has a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting, and she’s currently working toward the CPA Designation.

She adores spending time with her loved ones, taking long walks on the beach, having meaningful conversations, and going on little getaways to refresh her soul.  She’s a movie buff who gets excited about the night sky, moon, stars, constellations, and every other mystery of life!

KRISTY MINEAULT

CPA | Manager

Kristy Mineault joined the SSK team in 2018 and has been a Manager at the firm since 2020. Kristy provides comprehensive accounting and taxation services for owner managed businesses, individuals and corporate groups. She works attentively with clients, building positive working relationships to help them achieve their financial goals.  

Kristy began articling in 2014 after graduating from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in Psychology. She earned her CPA designation in 2017 and is currently working towards completing the CPA In-depth tax course.

Kristy was born and raised in Victoria. Growing up, Kristy’s parents operated their family-owned appliance business, which sparked Kristy’s desire to help small businesses. Outside of work, Kristy enjoys taking strength and spin classes, travelling, and spending time with her husband and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Moka.

YI-LING LIN

Staff Accountant

Yi-Ling joined SSK in January 2022, working on Jeremy and Cory’s team. Her primary responsibility is to prepare tax returns for companies and individuals. She has a Post Degree Diploma in Accounting from Camosun and is working towards her CPA qualification.

Back in Taiwan, she earned an MBA degree in accounting and had several years of audit work experience. She loves hanging out with friends and exploring new restaurants or the great outdoors in her free time.

ADEL ADIL

Technical Support Analyst

Adel has been in IT Support for over 5 years. He graduated from the University of Victoria in 2017 with a degree in Computer Science. He loves solving computer problems and helping others, and that led him to his role at SSK.

Outside the office, you can find Adel volunteering for causes he cares about. Watching a sport game at the pub, at the gym, or sitting on his couch reading a book while petting his cat.

MELISSA LOUIE

CPA | Manager

A Manager since 2020, Melissa’s focus is on accounting and tax including assurance engagements and tax planning for owner-managed businesses and corporate groups.

Melissa joined the firm in 2014, graduating from Camosun College with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting degree that year. She articled with the firm and obtained her Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2017. Her accounting career started in 2004 and grew through Controllership roles in a variety of industries – automotive, insurance, music, real estate, and investments. Her broad experience gives her unique insight into the interests, issues, and challenges of owner-managed businesses. 

Outside of work, Melissa keeps busy with her husband, raising their two young boys, and running a construction business. She volunteers her time as a Treasurer on the Executive Committee of the Maria Montessori Academy Parent Group. In her spare time, she loves traveling, cooking, attending live music events, staying active and spending time with family and friends.