Staff Bios

Tim J. Friesen

Partner, CPA, CA, TEP

Tim J. Friesen

Partner, CPA, CA, TEP

Tina J. Viney

Partner, CPA, CA

Tina J. Viney

Partner, CPA, CA

Kendra R. Stasiuk

Partner, CPA, CA

Kendra R. Stasiuk

Partner, CPA, CA

Melissa Mercier

Manager, BComm, CPA

Melissa Mercier

Manager, BComm, CPA

Richard Payne

Manager, BComm, CPA

Richard Payne

Manager, BComm, CPA

Debbie Nadeau

Senior Staff Accountant

Debbie Nadeau

Senior Staff Accountant

Audrey Victoor

Senior Staff Accountant

Audrey Victoor

Senior Staff Accountant

John Gardon

Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

John Gardon

Lilly Howlett

Staff Accountant, BComm

Lilly Howlett

Staff Accountant, BComm

Robert McLevin

Staff Accountant

Robert McLevin

Staff Accountant

Nicholas McCann

Staff Accountant

Nicholas McCann

Staff Accountant

Harmanpreet Singh

Staff Accountant

Harmanpreet Singh

Staff Accountant

Sara Belanger

Bookkeeper, Payroll

Sara Belanger

Bookkeeper, Payroll

Lisa Thiessen

Bookkeeper / Admin

Lisa Thiessen

Bookkeeper / Admin

Karen Maisonneuve

Administrative Assistant

Karen Maisonneuve

Administrative Assistant

Sandy Heemeryck

Administrative Assistant

Sandy Heemeryck

Administrative Assistant

Michele Bouchard

Administrative Assistant

Michele Bouchard

Administrative Assistant

Leslie Whyte

Administrative Assistant

Leslie Whyte

Administrative Assistant

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REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Closed Fridays in July and August

PERSONAL TAX SEASON HOURS

  • March 1 - April 30
  • Mon-Fri: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Email Us
  • 780-349-3355
  • 780-349-6550
  • 10020 – 106 Street Westlock, AB T7P 2K4

Tim J.Friesen

Partner CPA, CA, TEP

Tim joined the firm in 2005 and became a partner in 2007. He provides financial reporting, succession and estate planning services to clients working in a wide range of industries. Tim especially enjoys helping people save money on taxes. Tim can be found exploring remote areas of the country and looks for opportunities to practice his Spanish when not at work. Buenos Dias

Tina J. Viney

Partner CPA, CA

Tina has been with the firm since 2005 and joined as a partner in 2008. She is readily available to assist clients with all their accounting and taxation needs including corporate, personal, and estate tax preparation and planning, business sale and succession. Tina also works with for-profit, not-for-profit and charitable clients who require a review or audit of their financial statements. Born and raised in the Westlock area, Tina and her husband are thankful that they are able to raise their children here as well, on a small farm near Nestow.

Kendra R. Stasiuk

Partner CPA, CA

Kendra is the newest partner to the firm but no stranger to the business or community. Having worked for 17 years with the firm she provides a very strong, well rounded bank of knowledge to her clients. Her professional interests include Corporate year ends, Personal and Corporate tax, Assurance, and AgriStability.  She grew up in the area and now lives on a farm with her husband and children where they operate an apiary.

Melissa Mercier

Manager, CPA, BComm

Starting with the firm in 2015, shortly after University completion, Melissa continued her education and has completed her CPA designation. Her professional interests focus on assurance and personal tax. The Mercier family enjoys spending time outdoors.

Richard Payne

Manager, BComm, CPA

With more than a decade of experience , Richard brings a solid accounting background to the table. His main area of interest is corporate tax. Outside the office, Richard’s young family fills most of his free time.

Debbie Nadeau

Senior Staff Accountant

A long standing member of the staff, Debbie has a wealth of knowledge that she applies to all her tasks. Along with corporate and personal tax preparation, she is also the technical support person within the office,  troubleshooting accounting software applications including, Sage and QuickBooks (desktop and online). Debbie is a very creative individual and exercises this talent in many ways including painting, jewelry making, crafts and woodworking. She enjoys family time, swimming, and travel.

Audrey Victoor

Senior Staff Accountant

Audrey provides service in the areas of personal and corporate tax preparation and payroll

John Gardon

Staff Accountant

John has been in the accounting industry for 17 years , finding his way to our firm in 2018. He brings a wealth of knowledge in many accounting areas and has become our GST resource person, addressing the majority of GST questions that come our way. His second job is farming which he schedules into his work calendar as required. His perfect evening would be gathering with family and friends around a campfire sipping a glass of red wine.

Lilly Howlett

Staff Accountant, BComm

Graduating from University in 2021, Lilly joined the firm directly. Her primary focus is corporate tax, Agri Invest and Agexpert. In all her spare moments she is either at a rodeo, ranching or anything and everything including horses and cows.

Robert McLevin

Staff Accountant

New to our team in 2021, Robert is keen on number crunching and enjoys the continuous learning environment that accounting and taxation offers. He enjoys his family time with activities that have them indoors with cooking and games or outdoor enjoying nature.

Nick McCann

Staff Accountant

Nick joined the team in 2023, eager to learn and excited for the challenges that a career change would bring. He was born and raised on a farm in Fawcett, currently residing there with his wife Melissa and their two dogs, Ruby and JoJo. When not hard at work at the office, you’ll find Nick helping on the farm, volunteering as President of the Fawcett Ag Society, helping with other community events, or pursuing his lifelong musical interests.

Harmanpreet Singh

Staff Accountant

Harman graduated from Medicine Hat College with an Advanced Accounting Post-Graduate Certificate (Honours) after completing his Bachelor of Commerce in his home country. He is currently working as a Bookkeeper and aspires to pursue his CPA Journey, with a long-term goal of advancing into the corporate sector. Outside of work, Harman is dedicated to personal growth, focusing on both physical and mental development.

Sara Belanger

Payroll, Bookkeeper

Joining the firm in 2016, Sara holds a wealth of experience in the areas of bookkeeping and payroll. Her children and her dance classes occupy much of her free time. Hiking and bike riding are her way to enjoy the great outdoors.

Lisa Thiessen

Administrative Assistant

Lisa has been with the firm since 2021. She currently works as bookkeeper and payroll assistant. She enjoys yard and garden work, with a specialty of growing herbs. Her children and grandchildren are an important part of her life.

Karen Maisonneuve

Administrative Assistant

Karen has been with the firm since 1993, her knowledge of the many areas of taxation and government processes proves it. She believes in follow up and follow thru, two keys to providing excellent customer service. Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time in her yard and garden. When the work is done, a cold beer on the deck while admiring the fruits of her labor is the perfect reward.

Sandy Heemeryck

Administrative Assistant

As an Administrative Assistant, Sandy keeps many of the back office tasks under control. In her spare time you can find her listening to music, tending to her many houseplants and loving on her cat.

Michele Bouchard

Administrative Assistant

Michele has several years of administrative assistant experience and looks forward to working at FVS Chartered Professional Accountants. She moved to Barrhead County in 2021 from Edmonton to live at her acreage. She enjoys the country life and outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, swimming, running, gardening and animals. She shares her life with her husband and 4 wonderful children.

Leslie Whyte

Administrative Assistant

Leslie joined the team as an Administrative Assistant with a love for organization and problem solving. If she isn’t at work she loves to be with her family on the farm, cheering her kids on at their activities or at their favourite fishing spot.