Tom was promoted to the partnership of CNB in 2021, becoming one of the firm’s youngest-ever partners at age 30.
He has already played a key role in CNB’s growth, leading the opening of the firm’s Courtenay office and helping to expand the team from 45 to 65 employees. Known for his technical expertise in providing tax advice to small and medium-sized business owners, he has also developed tax-efficient planning techniques to assist First Nations clients in reorganizing and restructuring corporate businesses.
A CPA since 2018, Tom gives back by mentoring the next generation. In addition to sharing career information at post-secondary institutions, he oversees CNB’s hiring of co-op students each summer. He also contributes to the profession by serving on CPABC’s Public Practice Committee and Mid-Sized Firms’ Forum.
Active in the community, Tom has served on the board of the Comox Valley Charity Golf Classic since 2020, helping to raise over $500,000 for local causes. He has also given back as treasurer of the Rotary Club of Comox and led the Comox Rotary Ducky 500 to raise money for youth, environmental, and health initiatives.
“Tom is not only a gifted tax consultant but also an inspiring leader, mentor, and role model. He embodies the qualities of professionalism, compassion, and excellence that this award seeks to recognize.”
– Gaby Martin, CPA, Partner, CNB