Town of East Gwillimbury
Val Adema has extensive experience in the field of finance and accounting. They started their career in 1999 at York Region, where they worked as a Manager of Financial Policy and Systems for almost 20 years. In 2018, they joined Targeted Accounting as a Client Relationship Manager and Accounting Consultant. They then moved on to work at the Town of East Gwillimbury, first as a Manager of Financial Services from 2019 to 2020, and currently as the Director of Finance/Deputy Treasurer since 2021.
Val Adema completed their Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business/Commerce, General from Athabasca University Faculty of Business from 2011 to 2012. Afterward, they pursued a CPA (Certified Professional Accountant) designation from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) from 2008 to 2014.
Town of East Gwillimbury
Located just north of Toronto in the Region of York, the Town of East Gwillimbury offers a fully balanced lifestyle and a wonderful place to live and work. Communities include Holland Landing, River Drive Park, Sharon, Queensville and Mount Albert – each inviting, with their own rich history and unique charms. Farms, forest, recreational, and business areas add to the overall character of the Town. Poised for significant growth, the Town is projected to reach 150,000 by 2051.