Our Team

JOYCE A. SMITH, C.G.A., C.F.P.
President and Senior Service Provider

Joyce has been in public practice since 1967. She has held a special interest and involvement in management consulting, establishment of performance measures and guidance for business success.

Joyce is an active and involved member in many association activities. She takes pride in her service on the boards of a number of community organizations which include Vancouver Island University Foundation and Mid Island Science Council.

MARK KELLY,
Senior Service Provider-Senior Controller

Mark is a CA with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and is working on obtaining his CGA qualification in Canada. Mark trained with a Big 4 firm, his most recent position being as an Associate managing office for a mid-sized accounting firm.

Mark enjoys his systems development and CFO work with his business clients.  Outside of work Mark enjoys spending time with his four children, assisting with his spouse’s small retail company and clay target shooting at Nanaimo Fish and Game Club.

THERESA DYCK
Senior Service Provider - Outsourced Accounting Manager

Theresa came to us in 2004 with 5 years of previous experience in public practice accounting. Her strong interpersonal skills and friendly manner contribute greatly to our sense of team work with the Not for Profit clients that we offer controllership service for and which she specializes in.  Theresa is currently enrolled in the final years of the CGA Program.

NANCY GILL, BBA, CGA
Senior Service Provider – Controller/Bookkeeper

Nancy graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1995 with a Bachelor in Business Administration in Accounting, Finance and International Business.  She earned her C.G.A. designation in 2004.

Nancy has worked in industry for over 10 years.  Her positive attitude, good sense of humor and hard-working manner are an asset to the firm and her clients. Nancy currently lives in Pitt Meadows on a blueberry farm.

CAROL GREEN
Service Provider - Bookkeeper

Carol has long term experience as a bookkeeper and supervisor in the consumer electronics industry. Her keen interest in tax matters led Carol to work for over 10 years in personal tax return preparation.

In planning for the years ahead, Carol and her husband moved to Vancouver Island to a more relaxing way of life and is known in the Controllership Focus Online Group as “The best bookkeeper there is”..Carol has been with the firm since 2003.

KIRSTY MATHESON
Service Provider-Bookkeeper

Kirsty comes to us with over 15 years experience in bookkeeping. Her previous work in an accounting firm has given her considerable experience in a variety of businesses, giving her a great deal of versatility and knowledge.

Kirsty’s personal interests include serving on the board for Girl Guides of Canada and the parent advisory council of her children's school.

BRENDA FLETCHER
Service Provider-Bookkeeper

Brenda has been in the bookkeeping business for over twenty years.  She specializes in property management  and in the contsruction industry.

BOBBIE  BUCKLE
Sales Representative

Bobbie is a recent graduate from Malaspina University College, earning a  BBA  in Accounting with Distinction. Bobbie is currently enrolled in the CGA program at the 5th year level.

In her free time, Bobbie enjoys working as a professional tutor in accounting for Malaspina students and volunteering with Operation Red Nose and the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper program. Previously Bobbie has served on the board of various youth sporting organizations and was Vice President of the Malaspina Business Students Association. Currently, Bobbie is a member of the Ladysmith Women’s Business Network.

STEVE TATEHAM
Computer Support Manager and Network Administrator—Business Performance Solutions Inc.

Steve graduated from Vancouver Island University in June 2007 with a 2 year diploma course in Information Technology and Applied Systems.  In August 2008 Steve became a Microsoft Small Business Specialist.

Steve enjoys and plays sports of all sorts, especially hockey, baseball and beach volleyball.  He also loves everything and anything to do with technology.

BILL SAFFIN, B.Ed

Bill, a professional educator in the public school system for over thirty years, has taught computer topics to several thousand teenagers and adults.

BPSi’s trainer since 2007, Bill has introduced new Business Connect users to the system, developing a series of lessons to guide them through its features and helping them fit Business Connect into their organization.

Bill is pursuing his own studies in SharePoint in order to provide higher-level training and support to clients. Meeting the individual needs is his highest priority.