As a team, we are committed to being accessible to clients, listening to your needs, and providing service on a timely basis. Our Team currently consists of six dedicated individuals. The three longest serving members are profiled below.
Jim M. Smith, B.Comm, C.P.A., C.A.
Jim is a chartered professional accountant with over 30 years of experience working closely with entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals and not-for-profit organizations.
He has been a Financial Advisor for the Winkler & District Health Care Board for the past 20 years, and he is also the CFO and a Director for East Africa Opportunity Corporation. He is a past treasurer of the Winkler Community Foundation and the current treasurer for the Amy Janzen Memorial Fund.
Jim is personally involved in the beef cattle industry, and has strong knowledge of agricultural-based enterprises.
When not at the office, Jim can often be found at a softball diamond coaching with his daughter or working with the family beef cow herd. He has coached and managed numerous minor sports teams over the past several years and likes to dabble in politics. His wife Jane is trying to convince him to travel. His four children continue to advise no social media accounts.
DIANNE HAYDUK, C.p.a., m.b.a.
Dianne has over 30 years of accounting of experience in accounting in a variety of capacities, including owning a consulting practice, contract controller for both public and private enterprises, Board chair for not-for-profits, and public accounting. She obtained her Masters of Business Administration from the University of Calgary in 2015, and her designation, originally as a CMA, in 1989. Dianne is grateful for the opportunity to work for Jim M. Smith Chartered Professional Accountants and also for opportunity to help with local businesses and individuals as they change and grow.
jennifer wiebe
Jennifer has over 20 years of excellent client service and various office experience. She has been with the firm since 2002.
Jennifer is the friendly voice and face to greet you at the door or on the phone. She strives to quickly resolve your problem, answer your question or direct you to the proper associate.
When not in the office, Jennifer enjoys time with her three adult children and other family and friends.