Gary Yamada, CPA, CA, CIA, CSP

Gary Yamada, CPA, CA, CIA, CSP has a strong background in finance and leadership roles. From 1997 to 1999, they worked as the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis at Telus Advanced Communications. In 2000, they joined Great Western Containers Inc./Bodtker Group of Companies Ltd. as the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, where they played a key role in the company's growth and expansion. In 2014, they became the Chief Financial Officer of Lamont Land Inc., where they provided strategic financial and operational leadership. Since 2016, Gary has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Whissell Contracting Ltd., overseeing the financial affairs of the company and leading various executive responsibilities.

Gary Yamada, CPA, CA, CIA, CSP has a strong educational background in the field of accounting and professional sales. Gary obtained their Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from the University of Alberta in 1982. Subsequently, in 1985, they completed the Chartered Accountant (CA) Designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta. In 1990, Gary acquired the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Designation from the Institute of Internal Auditors.

In 2004, they pursued the Certified Sales Professional (CSP) Designation with Honors from the Canadian Professional Sales Association. In 2015, they obtained the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation from the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta.

As of 2018, Gary Yamada is a TEC 311 Member, suggesting ongoing professional development and engagement in relevant industry activities.