Varun Bajaj, Staff Accountant

Varun was born and raised in India and in 2018, moved to Canada. He started his education at the Asper School of Business pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). He gained accounting skills and knowledge working at his part-time jobs while also operating his family business simultaneously. At Fort Group, Varun hopes to gain experience in the accounting field and use his theoretical knowledge in practice. Outside of studies and work, Varun enjoys watching Netflix and exploring restaurants in a hunt for delicious food. He also enjoys exploring different parts of Manitoba to take in its scenic views.

Griffin Bernstein, Senior Accountant

Griffin was born and raised in Winnipeg. He graduated from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Accounting in 2018. Griffin passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) in December 2021 and is awaiting his CPA designation. In his spare time, Griffin enjoys playing sports and working out.

Shaelyn Brosowsky, Senior Accountant

Shaelyn was born in Winnipeg and raised in Lockport, Manitoba. She grew up playing sports, dancing and enjoying the country life. She graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 2020 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in accounting. Her next goal is to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant program and gain her CPA designation. Shaelyn enjoys spending time at her family cabin, hiking with her bulldog, and bonfires with friends.

Kyle Buhler, Senior Accountant

Kyle was raised in MacGregor, Manitoba, an hour west of Winnipeg. He graduated from Providence University College in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Business Administration. Kyle previously worked in the finance department of a transport company. He is working towards obtaining his CPA designation. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys watching and writing about the Winnipeg Jets.

Martyn Fedorchuk, Staff Accountant

Martyn was born and raised in Winnipeg. He recently graduated from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Accounting. Martyn plans to further his education by pursuing the CPA designation while gaining experience at Fort Group. Outside of work, Martyn enjoys the outdoors, playing sports, and hanging out with friends. 

Candice Li, Staff Accountant

Candice was born in China and moved to Winnipeg in 2013. She attended the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting and Finance. Candice is currently pursuing her designation as a chartered professional accountant. In her spare time, Candice enjoys travelling and trying new foods. 

Wanru Li, CPA, Senior Accountant

Wanru was born and raised in China. She graduated from University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in accounting. In the same year, she decided to move to Winnipeg and enrolled in the two-year Accounting Program in Red River College. Wanru previously worked in both public accounting and industry. In 2020, she successfully wrote the Common Final Exam. In her spare time, Wanru enjoys travelling, hiking and camping with family and friends.

Tina Lu, Senior Accountant

Tina was born and raised in China. She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2013 with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree in Accounting. Tina previously worked in public accounting where she serviced Not-for-Profit organizations and private companies. In 2019, she successfully wrote the Common Final Exam and is awaiting her CPA designation. In her spare time, Tina enjoys traveling, meeting new friends, and spending time with family. 

Anna Magnusson, CPA, Senior Accountant

Anna was born in Winnipeg and grew up in both Manitoba and British Columbia. She graduated with a biology degree from The University of Winnipeg before pursuing a career in accounting full time. During university, she also studied French as a foreign language, moving to Quebec for a number of semesters to immerse herself in the language. She has previous experience working in multiple industries including investments, insurance and agriculture. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, reading, cycling and staying active.

Ezekiel Palicte, Staff Accountant

Ezekiel was born and raised in the Philippines and came to Canada in 2012. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 2019. Ezekiel is currently enrolled in the Chartered Professional Accountant PEP Program with the intention of attaining a CPA designation. He likes doing photography outside work and school, which he started in 2015. He loves watching Japanese animations.

Hans Perera, Staff Accountant

After immigrating to Canada in 2000, Hans has spent the last 22 years in Winnipeg and is proud to call Winnipeg his home. Hans graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 2020 and has been working in public practice since graduation. His accounting experience varies from the agriculture industry to automotive, to technology. Over the past year, he has also been pursuing his CPA designation. His goal is to complete the CFE and obtain his CPA designation by the summer of 2023.

Long Phan, CPA, Senior Accountant

Long was born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam. He came to Canada in 2009 to study as an international high school student. In 2016, he graduated from the University of Manitoba earning a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the Asper School of Business, majoring in Accounting and Finance. Long is currently enrolled in the Chartered Professional Accountant Program, and hopes to receive his CPA designation. When not at work, Long enjoys playing sports and working out.

Yuliya Shevchuk, Staff Accountant

Yuliya was born in Ukraine and moved to Canada in 2011. Before earning her Bachelor's degree through Athabasca University in 2021, Yuliya earned her Diploma in Business Administration from Red River College in 2016. Prior to joining Fort Group in May 2022, Yuliya worked in private and public accounting firms as well as a non-profit organization. Yuliya's passion of meeting new people and helping build and grow businesses has led her to the path of public accounting and CPA, which is her next goal.

When outside the office, Yuliya enjoys doing various activities with her friends, volunteering in her church, going out for food, and reading books on psychology, relationships, and business building.

Amelia Tang, Staff Accountant

Amelia was born and raised in Singapore and earned her Bachelors of Science (Honours) degree from the University of London majoring in accounting and finance. She has experience in public accounting, where she serviced not-for-profit organizations and private companies. Amelia is working towards earning her CPA designation. When she is not at work, she enjoys a good jog in the park and caring for animals.

Sylvie Trudeau, Senior Accountant

Sylvie was born and raised in Ile des Chenes, Manitoba. She graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in accounting. She is currently enrolled the Chartered Professional Accountant program. Sylvie is a proud francophone and loves to travel and going to the lake out in Kenora. She enjoys supporting her local sports teams like the Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bombers and spending time with her family and friends and, of course her cat, lil b.

Josh Vaz, Staff Accountant

 Josh was born and raised in Winnipeg. He graduated from Red River College with a Diploma in Business Administration, majoring in administration. He then went on to the University of Winnipeg where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in accounting. Josh is working towards earning his CPA designation. In his spare time Josh enjoys cooking, many things computer related, playing online games and spending time with friends and family.

Cherie Weng, Senior Accountant

Cherie was born in Taiwan and moved to China when she was three years old. She came to Winnipeg to study as a high school student. In 2018, she graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the Asper School of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. Once graduated, Cherie is currently in the Chartered Professional Accountant PEP Program and hopes to receive her CPA designation in 2021.

Chantelle Calder, Executive Assistant

Chantelle Calder joins Fort Group with over 16 years of experience as an Executive Assistant. She spent much of her career with the Federal Government in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. For the last six years, she worked for the Executives at Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. While she grew up in Saskatchewan, she has spent the last 12 years in Winnipeg with her husband, step-daughter, two dogs, and cat. In her spare time, she enjoys being creative, completing renovation projects, and spending as much time as possible at her cabin! She is excited to learn more about the world of accounting. 

Jennifer Charman, CPA, CA, Controller

Jennifer was born and raised in Winkler, Manitoba, and has called Winnipeg home since graduating from University of Manitoba in 2009. In 2012, she received her CA designation. She joined Fort Group in May 2019.

Catherine Cooney, Receptionist and Client Service Administrator

Catherine was born in Winnipeg and loves calling this city her home. After five years of living in Abbotsford, BC, she moved back to friendly Manitoba in the summer of 2020 along with her husband, three kids, and a miniature schnauzer. Catherine comes to Fort Group with over 20 years of customer relations experience in a variety of professions which include bookstores, healthcare, credit counselling, and the airline industry. She enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, hiking, travelling to faraway places, meeting new people, and sharing moments with family and friends along the way.

Lauren Fabris, Executive Assistant

Lauren comes to Fort Group bringing 16 years experience as a medical administrator, and is thrilled to be working so close to the area of the city that she grew up in. When she is not learning about auditing and taxation she can be found baking, practicing yoga, or spending time with her dogs.

Amber Hill, Executive Assistant

Amber grew up in East St. Paul, Manitoba. She joined Fort Group in February of 2019 after 10 years in her previous administrative position. Amber enjoys spending time with her family at the cottage going fishing, quadding or reading a good book on the dock. She has two children and likes to volunteer in the animal rescue community when she can.

Kevina Lancaster, Executive Assistant

Kevina graduated from the Asper School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and HR. She has 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant in the telecom & manufacturing industries, 5+ years of experience with C-Suite executives and corporate event planning. She loves spending time with her two young kids and husband and travelling!

Peri Lynn Mashtoler, Junior Administrative Assistant

Born and raised in Minnedosa, Manitoba (2.5 hours west of Winnipeg), Peri Lynn completed her diploma in Agribusiness at the Assiniboine Community College in Brandon before moving to Winnipeg. In her spare time, Peri Lynn enjoys going to the gym and loves powerlifting.