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.

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.

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. 

Tina joined Gallo LLP Chartered Professional Accountants in August 2021, with over eight years in public practice. Tina focused on providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to small to medium-sized private businesses in several industries such as professional, investment, construction, retail, real estate, and manufacturing. 

She graduated from the University of Sussex in the UK with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics (with Honours), designated as CPA when she worked in a ‘Big 4’ firm.  

Tina enjoys building LEGO, traveling, biking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family in her spare time.

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.

Jessica obtained her BBA degree after graduating with honors from NAIT in 2014. She has worked in the accounting field for 10 years before joining Gallo LLP in November 2021. Jessica has completed her studies in obtaining her CPA designation and is currently near the end of her articling hours required to receive her CPA designation. 

In her spare time, Jessica enjoys the outdoors including quadding, camping, and skiing. In addition, she has a passion for animals and spends much of her time with her two rescue dogs. She also uses her free time to spend with family.

Carla joined Gallo LLP November 2021. For over 25 she worked as either a Controller or Accountant Manager for the Oil & Gas Sector and R & D Companies. Just over two years ago she decided to take on a challenge and went to a work for a small firm in Edmonton. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, which intrigued her to get more involved in the financial sector.

Carla resides just outside of Leduc on a small horse ranch of ten horses, chickens, her German Shepherd named General, and her partner. One can usually find her in a rodeo arena or at a jackpot barrel racing on the weekends. When not competing, she is training horses or out riding in the mountains. Along with her passion for horses she has recently became a Grandma to a beautiful boy who has won her heart over.

Joshlyn joined Gallo LLP in November 2021. Graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration -Accounting in 2021, Joshlyn is planning on pursuing her CPA designation in the near future.

In her spare time, Joshlyn enjoys watching Friends and walking along the Sturgeon River. With any other free time she has you can find her with her family playing board games.  

Brigitta joined Gallo LLP as an associate in November 2021. She recently graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting. She is very excited to start her career in the field and hopes to receive her CPA designation in a few years. 

Outside of work, she enjoys going out for food, going to the gym, and spending time with her 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.

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.