Jonathan Gallo is the Managing Partner of Gallo LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. He started his accounting career at a large international firm, which provided valuable technical lessons, but his passion is business and winning in business. As an in-depth tax practitioner his recommendations and solutions, are simply, not taxing.

His business endeavours and entrepreneurial gene runs deeper than his leadership at Gallo. He also owns and actively manages a commercial real estate business with over 200,000 square feet of retail and office space.

Jon’s passion for leadership, people and relentless pursuit of excellence was incubated, developed and honed with his 17 years serving Canada in peace and war. He is no stranger to adversity and helps his clients work through theirs. When not working he shares his passion for the outdoors with his wife and three children, who all enjoy back country skiing and peaking mountains.

Jack Lain is a recent addition to the team and brings 30 years of public practice experience in working with owner managed businesses, with an emphasis on earning and retaining profits. His taxation interests lie in both the corporate and personal areas as well as estates and trusts.

When away from work Jack enjoys hiking, golfing and motorcycle riding. After hours he takes joy in cooking, finding the perfect bottle of wine for dinner or after hour’s enjoyment.

Warren Flynn joined Gallo LLP Chartered Professional Accountants in November 2020.  He began his public accounting career in 2001 after graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.  Warren obtained his accounting designation in 2005.

Warren understands that business is more than just numbers.  To truly offer value to clients Warren strives to understand each client’s unique situation.  This allows him to tailor solutions to each client.

In his free time Warren loves to travel, partake in outdoor pursuits and attend live music events.

Yana joined Gallo LLP in April 2019 after working in a mid-size public accounting firm for 4 years. Yana graduated from the University of Alberta and holds Bachelor of Commerce degree and CPA designation.

She moved to Canada from Ukraine in 2009. Outside of work, Yana enjoys travelling, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Brent graduated from the University of Alberta School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in December 2017 and received his CPA designation in October 2020. Brent is dedicated to continual growth and development of his accounting skills and aims to provide the best possible service to clients.

In his spare time, Brent enjoys staying active by playing men’s league hockey and other recreational sports, namely squash, golf, and soccer. Brent is also looking forward to spending more time with his friends and family.

Kevin Wong joined Gallo and Company in April 2017. He graduated from NAIT in 2009 and is in the process of completing the CPA program, in order to earn his designation.

Before commencing his accounting studies, Kevin lived abroad in South Korea and Taiwan, teaching English to middle school and kindergarten students. Although he doesn’t miss the constant humidity, he does miss all of the fantastic foods he encountered while in Asia.

Outside of work, Kevin’s main hobbies include cycling, attending advanced movie screenings and trying new eateries.

Kevin (Yubin) earned the Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting from the University of Alberta in 2018. After graduation, he found passion in helping local businesses and has been working for small accounting firms ever since. He focuses on continual growth of his professional knowledge and skills to provide excellent service for clients. He is currently on his path to earning his CPA designation. 

 

When he’s not working hard at the office, you can find him in local golf courses or travelling around the world. His other hobbies include learning new things and watching Korean baseball league games.

 Jasmine Poon joined Gallo LLP in March 2021. She is currently working towards her CPA designation. Prior to joining the firm, she had worked at a small accounting firm in the Edmonton area.

In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys travelling and spending time in the mountains with her friends and family.

Ashley Duk joined Gallo LLP Chartered Professional Accountants in January 2019 and graduated from MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting.

She is currently in the early stages of pursuing her CPA designation.

In her spare time, Ashley enjoys traveling, trying new food, and spending time with her friends and family.

Zac Button joined Gallo LLP in September 2019. He graduated from MacEwan University in June of 2019 with a Bachelor of Commerce and has since begun working towards his CPA designation. Prior to joining our firm, Zac had worked as an associate at a smaller accounting firm in the Edmonton area.

Zac’s aim is to utilize his previous experience and skills as a professional and build on them in order to provide exceptional service to his clients.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing all sports both competitively and recreationally as well as spending quality time with family and friends.

Jimmy joined Gallo LLP in January 2021. He graduated from MacEwan University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Major in Accounting. He is currently working towards his CPA designation. Previously Jimmy worked at a small accounting firm in Edmonton, and also has experience with his family business.

Jimmy wishes to use his previous experience from working in his family business to bring a small business outlook to accounting, allowing him to provide excellent service to clients in similar situations and also look at the bigger picture.

In his spare time Jimmy enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and trying new things.

Hannah Fraser joined Gallo LLP in February 2021. Graduating in 2017 from NAIT, Hannah is currently working towards the completion her CPA designation. She spent the last 4 years working in a small CPA firm in Edmonton & has spent many years working for her family business.
Hannah enjoys helping small business succeed & putting clients’ needs first & foremost.
Born in Nova Scotia, Hannah enjoys spending time outdoors, baking, reading, & powerlifting.

Diljot Singh joined Gallo LLP as an associate in February 2021. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in Accounting). He is working towards gaining practical experience after successfully writing the CFE in 2020.

In his free time, Diljot loves playing and watching basketball. He enjoys travelling and spending time with his family and friends.

Timour Stropel joined Gallo LLP in March 2021. Graduating in 2020 from the University of Alberta, Timour is currently pursuing getting his CPA designation. He spent his years in school focusing on his studies and working as a soccer referee since he was 11 years old. Timour is constantly pursuing growth and learning to become a dependable professional in the field with the ability to help those around him in the best possible way.

In his spare time, Timour enjoys drawing, calisthenics, and watching UFC. Otherwise, you can find Timour spending his spare time with his nephew, friends, and family.

Kayla Barker is the Administrative Assistant at Gallo LLP Chartered Professional Accountants Edmonton location. She started in October 2020 and is responsible for booking client meetings, preparing client files, and assisting with tasks around the office to ensure everything is running smoothly.

In her spare time she enjoys visiting the museums and art galleries that Edmonton has to offer and spending time with friends and family.