Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Ward Dion Group (formerly Bringloe Feeney LLP) has a highly qualified team of 10 accountants, auditors, and tax experts led by 3 partners.
Our focus is on providing value-added services to a variety of privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Expertise + Experience + Trust = peace of mind + success + security.
Since 1976, operating as Bringloe Feeney, this simple formula has guided us in our client-focused approach. As trusted business advisors, the partners and staff of Ward Dion Group work in partnership with our clients in attaining success. We listen carefully to our clients and discuss goals, plans, challenges and opportunities. Our people strive continually to enhance the quality and efficiency of the services we provide to our clients. We are committed to building lasting relationships while providing unique solutions that will help people and make a difference.
Ward Dion Group – Making a difference – for those who are focused on success.
For more information on our services please contact Jennifer Ward.
Leading our people are:
JOHN E. FEENEY, CPA, CA
PARTNER
John – Proud to hail from Bath NB, John graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1980 and achieved his CA designation in 1983 having received the highest marks in Nova Scotia. He joined the firm in 2001 after 12 years with KPMG, two years in private industry and six years as a sole practitioner. John serves a variety of clients in accounting, audit, financing, start-ups and business and strategic planning.
Contact John at john.feeney@warddion.ca
JENNIFER WARD, CPA, CA
PARTNER
Jen graduated from the Fredericton campus of the University of New Brunswick in 2008, and joined the firm fresh out of university. She attained her CA designation in 2011. A native of the Fredericton area, in her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her young sons, dogs (and husband!).
Besides being an accountant and auditor, Jen is also a trusted business advisor. Our clients appreciate her concern for the success of their business. She takes the time to understand what is important to them – including their goals, challenges and opportunities.
Jen is a member of the AC Group Accounting Standards Committee, the AC Group Board of Directors, holds the President position on the Associated Alumnae of the University of New Brunswick Executive Council, and is the Treasurer of the Fredericton Therapeutic Riding Association. A proud UNB grad, Jen also sits on the UNB Fredericton Senate and the Board of Governors.
Contact Jennifer at Jennifer.Ward@warddion.ca
SHANNON DION, CPA, CA
PARTNER
Born and raised in Fredericton, Shannon graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 1999 with a BBA and achieved her CA designation in 2002. Shannon joined the firm in 2012 after working with the provincial government for 2 years. Prior to that, she worked at a national firm for 10 years.
Shannon works in the assurance and business advisory side of the business and takes pride in assisting clients with their various needs in all aspects of their business. Shannon has a wide range of experience with various types of clients including owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Shannon is the treasurer of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and Coach NB. Having spent 10 years on the board of the Harvest Jazz & Blues festival in Fredericton, Shannon holds the title of Director Emeritus for the organization. Shannon spends her free time playing volleyball or running her little guy Oliver around with her husband David.
Contact Shannon at Shannon.Dion@warddion.ca
PATRICIA BUCHANAN, BBA, CA
SENIOR MANAGER
Patricia graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2001, with concentrations in human resources and accounting. Patricia joined the firm in 2012, after working with a national firm for several years. She attained her CA designation in 2006.
Patricia is married and has two children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with children’s activities and walking her beloved dog Sully.
SHANNON GORMAN, CPA, CA
SENIOR MANAGER
Shannon graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2008 (Honours in Accounting), and joined Bringloe Feeney fresh out of university in 2008. She obtained her CA designation in 2011.
Shannon is married and has two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, camping and spending time at her family cottage on the Mactaquac headpond. Contact Shannon at Shannon.Gorman@warddion.ca
LEANNE PERRIN, CPA, CA
SENIOR MANAGER
Leanne graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1996. After working with a national firm she attained her CA designation in 2002. Her designation allowed her to live in Bermuda for 5 years where she worked in the trust and local management industry before they returned home in 2008.
Leanne is married and has two boys. In her spare time, she can be found on a pickleball court or in her craft room creating treasures.
Contact Leanne at leanne.perrin@warddion.ca
ALVARO MARTINS
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Originally from Brazil, Alvaro moved to Fredericton in fall of 2017 and graduated from UNB in 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, with concentrations in accounting and finance. He started working at the firm in 2020 as a co-op student and is very excited to finally be a full-time team member. He has successfully achieved his CPA designation. Outside of the office, Alvaro is probably practicing some music or throwing a football around.
Contact Alvaro at alvaro.martins@warddion.ca .
KATIE CLARKE, CPA
MANAGER
Katie joined the firm in 2020 after graduating from the University of New Brunswick with an Honours in Accounting. She has successfully completed the CPA courses and final exam, gaining more work experience before she can receive her full designation. Katie is always looking for new opportunities to be involved in the community.
Outside of the office, Katie is usually found outside hiking and swimming in the summer and fall with her Bernedoodle, River and downhill skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.Contact Katie at Katie.Clarke@warddion.ca
TINA FABRO
OFFICE MANAGER
Tina started with the firm in January 1998, after working in the non-profit sector. As Office Manager Tina keeps the business running smoothly and especially enjoys interacting with all our clients and community partners.
Tina is married with two children, and resides in Fredericton, NB. In her spare time she enjoys reading, quilting and cooking.
Contact Tina at Tina.Fabro@warddion.ca
VICKI HALEY
ADMINISTRATOR
Vicki started with the firm in October 2021 after working over 25 years in the administrative field. Vicki’s favorite part of the job is getting to know the clients and her new co-workers.
Vicki is married, with 2 children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends at her home at Yoho Lake, playing 45s, walking her dog Buddy and when the world opens up again, she very much looks forward to travelling and attending some concerts.
Contact Vicki at Vicki.Haley@warddion.ca
LIUDMYLA KIBENKO
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Originally from Ukraine, Liudmyla moved to Fredericton in summer of 2022. She has Baccalaureate in Entrepreneurship & Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Post Graduate Diploma as a Specialist in Finance. Liudmyla has more than 8 years’ experience as an accountant in Ukraine. She is married and has a son. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, biking and spending time with her son. She started working at the firm in July 2022.
ELLIOT ESTEY
MANAGER
Elliot graduated from Atlantic Business College with honours in Accounting Management. He has worked in various private and public companies in New Brunswick for over 7 combined years before joining the team in November 2022. He enjoys sports, video games, and cards in his spare time.
TRACY MACKENZIE-GILBERT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Tracy started working at the firm in July 2023. Originally from Nova Scotia, Tracy moved to Fredericton for University. She fell in love with Fredericton so much that she decided to make it her home. Tracy has worked in customer service for more than 20 years and is new to the administration field. When Tracy is not working, she enjoys golfing, reading, and playing board and card games.
REGAN FINNAMORE
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Regan joined us in 2024 after graduating from NBCC with a diploma in Business Administration: Accounting. With a goal of working towards her CPA designation, she looks forward to growing her career with Ward Dion Group. Regan loves spending time outdoors and spends her summer biking, hiking or on the golf course. In the winter she can be found at Crabbe Mountain or at a skating rink.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Dylan is from Fredericton and graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in accounting and finance. Dylan worked for the University of New Brunswick for 3 years as a research finance clerk for the faculty of Forestry before joining the firm in January 2024.
In his spare time he can be found chasing his daughter Maya around or playing basketball.