Stephen Jones CPA, CA
Partner

Steve specializes in working with owner-managed businesses, professionals and individuals. He received his CA designation in 1987 and opened his own firm in 1995. He believes that focusing on client success will lead to his success, and has incorporated this philosophy into his firm.

Steve is currently the Treasurer for his Church and has previously served on the Boards of Big Brothers and the VON.

Jay Thomblison CPA, CA
Partner

Over the years Jay has worked with owner managed businesses in a wide range of industries, where he has developed his expertise in tax planning.

He received his CA designation in 1992 and completed his CICA In-Depth tax course, gaining his experience with both national and regional accounting firms before starting his own practice in 2003 and joining the partnership with Steve in 2009.

Jay has been an instructor of professional development courses through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and is an active Rotarian and has previously served as Treasurer for the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada.

Mike Li CPA, CGA
Partner and Tax Specialist

Mike is a graduate from McGill University. Since 2005, Mike has been focused on helping small business owners maximize their after tax wealth and gain better understanding of the complex tax code. Before joining Jones Thomblison Mike worked with one of the “Big 4” and other regional firms. Mike received his CGA designation in 2011 and completed his CICA In-Depth course in 2012.

Outside office hours Mike enjoys spending time with his young family and giving back his knowledge to his community.

Mike在2002年来到加拿大，经过三年的努力在2005年完成了在McGill University (麦吉尔大学) Accountancy专业。在来到Burlington之前Mike曾在多伦多Deloitte LLP (德勤) 专修税务，之后在BDO Canada LLP所担任税务经理。Mike在2011年取得加拿大注册会计师认证并在2012年完成了CPA Canada CICA In-Depth Taxation 课程。Mike于2018年1月1日起正式以合伙人身份加入由两位本地西人创建的Jones Thomblison LLP。Mike的特长是企业及个人税务规划，企业兼并，企业重组，以及Estate Planning。业余时间，Mike热衷于将所学反馈给华人社区。

Marie Rea
Senior Accounting Manager
Operations Manager

Marie is the first employee of the team, joining Steve in 1997. As well as working directly with clients, she is also the office manager. With over 20 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience, she enjoys her relationships with existing clients as well as meeting new clients. She is our key trainer on QuickBooks, the small business accounting system.

In her spare time, Marie, a mother of 4, helps with a family business and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Agnes Jarzynowski
Senior Accounting Manager

Agnes is a graduate of Seneca College with a diploma in Accounting and Finance. She joined us in August of 2001 and enjoys working with clients to help solve their problems and create peace of mind.

Agnes is a mother of 2 young children, and when she is not busy at the office, she enjoys spending time with family, nature hiking and travelling.

Anna Vista CPA
Senior Accounting Manager

Anna started with the firm on an accounting co-operative term in January 2007 and has become a valuable member of our team ever since. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce (major in Accounting) at Ryerson University in August 2011 as well as her honours diploma in Business Management (major in Accounting) from Sheridan College. Anna received her CPA designation in 2021. She enjoys assisting clients with any accounting and bookkeeping issues they may have with their business. Clients often comment on how pleasant and easy going she is.

She enjoys travelling and visiting friends in different parts of the world.

Cathy O'Neill
Office Administrator
Receptionist

Cathy started with the firm in September 2006. She brings 20 years of experience in office management for small business entrepreneurs, as well as customer service experience in both the private and public sector. She has taken several management and customer service courses which enables her to perform her position as office administrator and receptionist with great ease. She enjoys the one on one contact with clients.

Away from the office, Cathy enjoys spending  time with her husband and 2 sons and travelling.