About Us

Our Team

We take our clients from where they are to where they want to be.

Shelly Shaw, CPA, CA

Owner

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Shelly Shaw, CPA, CA

Owner

Shelly has grown up in Lethbridge, Alberta. After graduating from the University of Lethbridge in 2002 with a Bachelor of Management degree, she started her career with Meyers Norris Penny during tax season of 2003. Shelly stayed at MNP until December 2009 when she left to start a partnership with another colleague. In October 2015, Shelly founded Shaw & Associates Chartered Accountants*.
In addition to being a business owner and wife, Shelly is a mom to twin boys who keep her hopping. They are actively involved in soccer and school activities and love to travel as much as their mom.
Shelly has been actively involved in the Lethbridge community and has held the following volunteer positions:
Treasurer for YMCA Board of Directors
Treasurer for the Probe School Parent Council
Past Treasurer on the Board of Directors of BILD
Past Treasurer – Interfaith Food Bank
Member of Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
Shelly gives back where she can and is always willing to support various local charities including, but not limited to, Wood's Homes, CHR, Harbour House and YWCA.
When Shelly is not busy with work, she is busy with her family, travelling to various places. Shelly also enjoys scrapbooking, golfing and can always find time for some much needed quiet time at the mall.
Ryan Vanderploeg, CPA

Manager

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Ryan Vanderploeg, CPA

Manager

Ryan grew up on a farm in the Vulcan area. After graduating high school, he worked for a year in Canmore before deciding to study accounting at Lethbridge College. Ryan later transferred to the University of Lethbridge to complete his degree. While at the U of L, Ryan went through the Integrated Management Experience program, in which students participated in a live case consulting project and organized a fundraiser for a local not-for-profit.
After graduating from university with a Bachelor of Management degree in December 2016, Ryan accepted a position with Shaw and Associates Chartered Accountants. In 2020 Ryan attained his CPA designation.
In his spare time, Ryan enjoys baking, helping out on his parents' farm, hiking and skiing in the mountains, playing piano, and working with his horses.
Jacquie Van Waardhuizen

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

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Jacquie Van Waardhuizen

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Jacquie was born and raised in Fort Macleod. After high school, she attended Lethbridge College and graduated with a Communication Arts diploma. She has worked for over twenty years in Lethbridge and loves getting to know and assist customers.
Jacquie loves treasure hunting at antique and second-hand stores, spending time with her great friends and family, and reading.
Tamara D'Agnone

Accounting Technician

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Tamara D'Agnone

Accounting Technician

Tamara grew up on a farm outside of Foremost. After graduating high school, she enrolled at the University of Lethbridge to study accounting. During her time at the University of Lethbridge she completed multiple co-op terms with Shaw & Associates Chartered accountants earning a co-op designation with her degree.
After graduating from university with a Bachelor of Management degree in December 2021, Tamara accepted a position with Shaw & Associates Chartered Accountants where she intends to work through the CPA program and attain her designation.
In her spare time, she enjoys taking dance classes and spending time with friends and family.
Ana Galvan

Accounting Technician

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Ana Galvan

Accounting Technician

Originally from Quezon City, known as the “City of Stars” in the northeast of the Philippines,
Ana immigrated to Canada with the aspiration of building a better life and accessing greater opportunities for herself and her family. Embracing the challenges of starting anew in a different country, she was driven by the desire to secure a brighter future.
Ana obtained her Accounting degree from Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2012. She then worked as an accounting officer for a private company, where she gained extensive experience in a wide range of bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative tasks. To further enhance her professional skills, Ana pursued an Accounting and Payroll Diploma from ABM College in Canada, graduating in 2023. That same year, she joined Shaw and Associates.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Ana finds solace in culinary pursuits, crafting delectable dishes with passion. As a devoted mother, she values making lasting memories with her family through activities such as joyful outings to amusement parks. With an adventurous spirit, Ana relishes the thrill of exploration, embracing exhilarating experiences that add vibrancy to her life.
Morgan Krause

Accounting Technician

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Morgan Krause

Accounting Technician

Morgan grew up near a small town west of Grande Prairie. She has two undergraduate degrees, one in Music from the University of Lethbridge (’14) and one in Music Therapy from Canadian Mennonite University (’20) in Winnipeg. She decided to switch gears after the COVID–19 pandemic, where she took a course in bookkeeping and found it to be quite fulfilling, so she started her career in finance.
When Morgan isn’t at work, she spends her time volunteering in music ministry at her church, having weekly gatherings with her friends, and practicing the multiple instruments she’s learned over the years.
Chase

Office Greeter

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Chase

Office Greeter

Chase is the office greeter at Shaw & Associates Chartered Accountants.
Chase was born on July 16, 2016 to a lovely breeder in Cardston. He came to live with his forever family in September 2016 and has since been seen running the hallways and greeting clients at Shaw & Associates Chartered Accountants. Chase is a labradoodle and loves snuggling with anyone, chewing on everything and walks in the park.