Partners
Mel Siever, B. Admin, CMA
Mel received his Bachelor of Administration from the University of
Regina with majors in Finance and Economics in 1978. He worked for
SGI from 1974 to 1978, Weyburn Inland Terminal from 1978 to 1992 and
for SaskPower from 1993 to 1995. He also received his Certified Management
Accountant designation in 1985. In 1995 Mel became a partner in what
is now the accounting firm of Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad.
Jim Vermeersch, B. Ed, CGA
As a partner of Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad, Jim performs all of the tasks of a professional accountant. Most of his time is spent working on corporate financial statements, as well as personal and corporate taxes.
Jim joined the staff in 2000 as an accountant having a number of year’s experience with other tax firms. In 2002 he received his designation as a Certified General Accountant and became a partner of the firm.
After obtaining his Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan in 1982, Jim spent a number of years in the classroom before going back to school in order to realize his dream of becoming a professional accountant.
Jim enjoys living in Estevan where he is an active member of the Lions club. Jim and his wife Heather have a son who is presently taking law at Dalhousie university.
Donna Fonstad, CGA
Donna received her Diploma in Accounting through SIAST Palliser in June of 1995, and has been employed with Advanced Accounting Services Ltd. since February of 1996.
In the fall of 1998 Donna decided to further her education and pursue a career in accounting. She received her Certified General Accountant designation in August of 2003, at which time she became a partner in the firm of Siever Vermeersch and Fonstad.
Outside of work Donna enjoys being very busy with her two children, and is an active community volunteer including acting as a director for Estevan Minor Hockey Association.
Ryan Siever, B. Sc., CA
Ryan graduated from Dickinson State University with a Bachelor of
Science, specializing in Accounting in 2004.
After spending 3 years in Calgary at BDO Dunwoody training to get his Chartered Accounting designation, Ryan moved back to Estevan in October 2007 and become a partner at Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad.
Staff
Shawna Nielsen
Shawna has been employed with Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad since 2003. Starting as a receptionist, over the years she has worked with various divisions of the company, gaining valuable experience and rising in the ranks to Accounting Technician. As the longest standing employee in the company, Shawna can assist you in a variety of areas, including payroll, bookkeeping, personal and corporate income tax, GST, PST, and computerized accounting programs. Shawna graduated from Lampman High School and holds a Micro Computer Business Application Diploma with the Academy of Learning. She has furthered her education in accounting and tax through correspondence and home study university courses. In her spare time, you can find her relaxing with her husband and running after her two children.
Melissa Terrett
Melissa joined the firm in 2003 as an Accounting Technician. She graduated from Torquay High School in 1999 and obtained a diploma in Accounting from the Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw in 2003. She has also obtained a diploma in Marketing and continues to further her education through online university classes. She currently resides in Torquay with her husband and their three children. Melissa is involved with Corporate and Personal tax preparation as well as the CAIS/AgriStability Program.
Brandi Foord
Brandi joined the firm in the fall of 2006 as our Administrative Assistant and received her Certificate in Small Business Bookkeeping in December 2007 and has since become an Accounting Technician. Her position with the firm here deals with payroll, bookkeeping, GST, PST and personal income tax. After graduating from high school, Brandi moved to Vancouver, B.C. where she received her certificate in Drama. She then moved to Saskatoon, SK where she did a number of commercials and modeling shows. After careful consideration, Brandi moved back to Estevan, to raise her son. She enjoys golf in the summer and will be an avid hockey mom in the winter.
Carol Sylvestre
Carol joined the staff at Siever, Vermeersch and Fonstad in the fall of 2008 as an accounting technician. Carol holds a Foundation Studies in Accounting diploma from the CGA Program of Professional Studies and is currently working to complete a Bachelors Degree from Laurentian University as well as her CGA designation.
Carol resides in Macoun with her husband Mark, a Journeyman Carpenter working with a local construction company, and her three children who attend school in Estevan.
Kerry Babyak
Kerry joined the firm as an accounting technician in October
of 2009. She graduated from Estevan Comprehensive High School and
went to the University of Calgary for a few years working towards
a General Studies degree, with a minor in Management and Sociology.
While living in Calgary she worked at the head office of a land surveying
company for 8 years mostly doing payroll, benefits, and accounts receivable.
Kerry and her husband decided to move back to Estevan in 2009 with
their two young children and are enjoying the change from big city
to small city feel. She enjoys golfing, watching her kids play sports,
and relaxing with family and friends.
Ravin Dorwart
Ravin is originally a native to Estevan. After graduating
from the Estevan Comprehensive School she continued her education
completing her Computer Technician Certificate in Calgary. Since then
she realized she had an interest in the field of accounting and bookkeeping.
She is presently working to complete her education to match her experience
and go even further with Accounting. She moved back to Estevan in
2006 looking forward to a smaller community and spending time with
her family.
Dakota Knoll – Administrative Assistant
Dakota Joined the firm in July 2009 as our Administrative Assistant.
She graduated from the Estevan Comprehensive School in June 2008 and
received her certificate in small business bookkeeping in November
2009. Dakota was born and raised in the Estevan area. In her spare
time she can be found watch or playing sports, spending time with
her niece and family.
Meghan Pang
Meghan joined the firm in 2011 as an accounting technician. She was born and raised in China. After completing the first year of university in China, her parents and she decided to pursue her education abroad. She moved to Canada for attending University of Saskatchewan in 2007. She received her Bachelor of Commerce from U of S with major in Accounting in 2010. Since then she realized she had an interest in tax and auditing. She would like to get new experiences and to go further with an accounting designation. Meghan enjoys sports, especially playing volleyball, concerts and spending time with friends. She likes to make new friends and enjoys living and working in Estevan.
