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Please join our Firm in congratulating Brett Schenk (Hamilton), Michael Lloyd (Hamilton), and Sierra Varga (Niagara) on their promotions to Manager.

Brett Schenk

Brett joined DJB in 2018 as a co-op student. Beginning January 2026, he transitions into the Manager role.

Michael Lloyd

Michael started at DJB as a co-op student and became full time with the Firm in October 2022. He steps into the Manager role in January 2026.

Sierra Varga

Sierra began her career at DJB in 2018 as a co-op student. In January 2026, she will be promoted to the position of Manager.

 

Please join our Firm in congratulating PJ Cole (Hamilton), Tyler Parkin (Niagara), and Kayla Schipper (Burlington) on their promotions to Senior Manager.

PJ Cole

PJ joined DJB as a co-op student in 2015, became full-time in the fall of 2019, and was promoted to Manager, Tax in January 2023. Starting in January 2026, he steps into the role of Senior Manager, Tax.

Tyler Parkin

Tyler started with DJB in October 2018 as an Assurance Senior Accountant and was promoted to Manager in January 2021. As of January 2026, he will be assuming the role of Senior Manager.

Kayla Schipper

Kayla began her career at DJB as a co-op student in 2014, working in the assurance group, and was promoted to Manager in January 2021. In January 2026, she begins her role as Senior Manager.

DJB is proud to share that, for the fifth consecutive year, we have been named one of Hamilton‑Niagara’s Top Employers for 2026. The full list of this year’s winners was published on January 15, 2026, in The Hamilton Spectator.

At DJB, fostering an environment of well-being is the cornerstone of our culture. In addition to a number of social events that help to bolster morale and create connections within our offices, the Firm has also brought back its popular Therapy Dogs program. During busy periods of work, offering staff these simple, yet meaningful opportunities to unplug and recharge makes a difference.

“Receiving this recognition really matters to us, it validates the investments we are making in our workplace. The focus on employee well-being is not just an initiative; it is our new normal. We want and need to build healthier, sustained habits in the workplace, which help retain and attract top talent in our region.” says Darryl Teutenberg, Firm Managing Partner.

To be selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers, organizations are evaluated on criteria such as Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training & Skills Development; and Community Involvement. DJB’s recognition highlights our dedication to building a workplace where well-being, inclusivity, and professional growth thrive together.

Read the reasons for DJB’s selection as a Top Employer in the Hamilton-Niagara region.

 

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About DJB. DJB is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara/Hamilton/Halton region with multiple locations offering accounting, assurance and business advisory services to businesses located throughout Southern Ontario. The Firm was founded in 1940 and has built its reputation on the engagement and commitment we’ve made to the communities in which we work and live.

About Mediacorp Canada Inc. Since 1999, Mediacorp has managed the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, which includes 19 regional and special-interest competitions reaching millions of Canadians through magazine and newspaper partners, including The Globe and Mail. Mediacorp also operates Eluta.ca, Canada’s largest job-search engine, which draws postings directly from employer websites.

Please join our Firm in congratulating Matt Miedus (Burlington) and Shawn Rusan (St. Catharines) on their promotions to Principal.

Matt Miedus

Matt earned his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2011 and has since progressed to Manager in 2014 and Senior Manager in 2019. As of January 2026, he steps into the position of Principal.

Shawn Rusan

Shawn joined DJB in 2008 as an experienced staff member. After passing the CPA examinations in 2004, he earned his CPA designation in 2007 and completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program in 2008. He was promoted to Manager in January 2009 and Senior Tax Manager in January 2018. Shawn begins his role as Principal, Tax in January 2026.

Please join our Firm in congratulating Travis Redding (Burlington) on his admission to partnership.

Travis joined the Firm as a Senior Tax Manager in 2020 and was admitted to partnership in January 2026. He works with clients to provide personal, corporate, trust & estate tax compliance and planning services to owner-managed businesses of all sizes. Travis’s experience includes assisting clients with shareholder remuneration strategies, tax-efficient corporate structuring, business succession planning and estate freezes, purchases and sales of businesses, estate and post-mortem planning, family trust planning, and resolving tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of clients.

Travis completed his Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University in 2009 and received his Chartered Professional Accountant & Chartered Accountant Designations in 2014. He has also completed the following CPA Canada tax specialty courses: In-Depth Tax Course Parts 1 – 3 (2018), In-Depth Tax Issues for the Owner-Managed Business (2019), In-Depth Corporate Reorganizations (2023), and In-Depth International Tax (2024). Travis has also been recognized for his contribution to the writing of ‘Chapter 5: The Use of Professional and Personal Service Corporations’ in Taxation of Private Corporations and Their Shareholders, 5th ed. (CTF, 2020).

When not serving clients, Travis enjoys travelling, golfing, and staying active. He also donates his time and expertise by assisting with tax preparation for low-income individuals.

The holidays are almost here! Our offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

The holidays are almost here! Our offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.