Partnering Up

Jan 7, 2023 | Our Culture

Ashley Brooks — Promoted to Partner 2023

We’re thrilled to announce that Ashley Brooks has been promoted to Partner! Ashley joined us in 2014. She 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.

Congratulations Ashley!

 

Denton Grose — Promoted to Partner 2023

After spending his entire 10 year-career at Schibli Stedman King, Denton Grose has been promoted to Partner! Denton joined SSK in the summer of 2012 after obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Degree from Camosun College. He obtained his professional designation in
2015, was promoted to manager in 2018 and now has made Partner.

Join us in congratulating him!

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