Meet our team of experts.

Jo-Ann ZelenCPA, CA

Principal | US Personal Tax

Jo-Ann grew up in Winnipeg and graduated from the University of Manitoba. She spent 10 years in Calgary working in the tax group with Arthur Andersen & Co. before making her way to Vancouver Island. Jo-Ann worked at both Ernst & Young and KPMG in Victoria before joining Cameron Izard Snell. She has over 20 years of experience in providing tax advisory services. She has extensive experience in U.S. personal and trust tax compliance. Jo-Ann also advises clients on the process of expatriation from the U.S. and helps them navigate the IRS voluntary disclosure program. She is one of Victoria’s leading U.S. tax practitioners.

Away from the office, Jo-Ann is an avid gardener. On the weekends she spends time with her family up at their cabin on Hornby Island.

Chris MacPhersonCPA, CA

Senior Manager | US Personal Tax

Before moving to Victoria in 1977, Chris lived across the U.S. and Canada, from Saskatchewan, New Jersey, Boston, and Vancouver, where she graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Bachelor of Commerce.

Chris articled with Ernst & Young before working at KPMG and later joined Cameron Izard Snell in 2007. While her early experience was in auditing, corporate accounting and tax, Chris’ practice for the past 25 years has focused on personal Canadian and U.S. tax.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys time with her family at Shawnigan Lake.

Terry DyerCPA, CA

Senior Manager | Corporate, US Personal Tax

Growing up in the Central Interior of BC and Alberta, Terry attended the University of Victoria where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree. After articling with KPMG Calgary and a spending short period with PWC in Bermuda, Terry shifted his focus to tax, taking a position in the oil and gas industry.  Returning to Victoria in 2007, Terry has been working in local public practice, providing personal and corporate tax planning and compliance services to owner-managed businesses.

Terry has extensive experience in US personal cross border tax, focusing on compliance and planning.  He has completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course and brings a substantial level of service and tax expertise to all his clients. Outside of work, Terry enjoys time with his wife and two sons, both avid hockey players, which provides for a busy but fun family life.

Ross MacPhersonCPA, CA

Sr. Manager | Corporate, Personal Tax

Growing up in Victoria, Ross attended the University of Victoria, where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce and played varsity golf. After graduating, he moved to Vancouver to begin his articles where he focused mostly on financial accounting and audit services. Ross received his CA designation in 2011 and since moving back to Victoria, his work has been focused on accounting and tax advice for owner-managed businesses and personal and trust tax services.

Outside of work Ross enjoys fishing and golfing and spending time with his wife and young family.

Vanessa ReidCPA, CA

Manager | Corporate, Personal Tax

Vanessa grew up in Victoria and attended the University of Victoria where she completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree. After graduation she decided to take the CA path and took a job articling with Deloitte in Vancouver. During her time with Deloitte she worked in the private company services group providing audit and financial accounting services to clients across a variety of industries. While articling she also obtained her Masters in Professional Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan. After completing her articling, she returned home to the island in 2014 to join the team at Cameron Izard Snell. Her main focus is corporate accounting, business analysis and planning, and corporate tax planning.

In her spare time, Vanessa is very involved in the equestrian community. She spends time on her family farm helping to care for and train young horses. She also enjoys photography and exploring around the Island.

Liz CookCPA, CGA

Senior Accountant| US Tax, Personal Tax

Growing up in Victoria, Liz attended the University of Victoria and obtained her Bachelor of Science before pursuing her career as a Certified General Accountant. Liz has been with Cameron Izard Snell since 2012 and her main focuses are US personal taxes and trusts. She also has experience in financial accounting for small business and GST compliance.

In her spare time, Liz enjoys playing squash and volleyball and practicing yoga.

Wade FallanCPA, CGA

Manager | US Tax, Personal Tax

Growing up on the Island, Wade majored in accounting before joining the CGA Program. Before transition to public practice, Wade spent time working in industry and with the provincial government. Since joining Cameron Izard Snell, his work has focused on US and Canadian personal tax.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his young family and playing intramural soccer. He also volunteers for Operation Trackshoes – a weekend long Provincial Sports festival for people with developmental disabilities which takes place at the University of Victoria every June.

Liberty BrunetHR & Administrative Manager

Liberty has worked in a number of industries, her background in educational psychology proving to be an asset in all fields. She is Cameron Izard Snell’s in-house marketing and human resources go-to. From in-house tech support to organizing staff social events and generally keeping the office organized, Liberty takes care of a wide range of office responsibilities.

After living all across Canada, today, Liberty is pleased to call Victoria home. She appreciates every opportunity to explore the Island, hiking and traveling both at home and abroad.