Who We Are

H Kevin Embree is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant with more than 40 years of experience serving owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations. He brings deep expertise in assurance and accounting engagements, including audits, reviews, and compilations, and is known for providing practical, reliable guidance tailored to each client’s needs.

Kevin attended the University of Waterloo and earned his Chartered Accountant designation in 1987. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with business owners, boards, and leadership teams to deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen accountability, and support informed decision-making.

His professional focus includes audit, review, and compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations. With a client-centred approach, Kevin combines technical knowledge with a clear understanding of the operational realities faced by organizations of varying sizes and sectors.

Kevin’s experience, judgment, and commitment to professional standards make him a trusted advisor to clients seeking dependable accounting and assurance support.

I’m passionate about building long-standing client relationships through clear communication and a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs. My goal is to simplify complex financial matters and deliver practical strategies that create long-term value for businesses and individuals alike.

I work with owner-managed small businesses across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail and wholesale suppliers, medical and legal professional corporations, and consulting firms. My expertise spans corporate and personal accounting, advisory and tax, succession and estate planning, cloud-based accounting and payroll solutions.

With over 25 years of experience, I am committed to providing trusted guidance to allow my clients to thrive. This extensive background allows me to provide thoughtful, tailored advice that supports my clients through every stage of their business journey.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time at the cottage with family and friends, serving as treasurer for our local lake association, and staying active through golf. I also love traveling with my daughter to explore new places and am an avid hockey fan.

Catherine Embree CPA, CA works with individuals, owner-managed businesses, and organizations. She provides practical accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory support with a focus on clear communication, responsive service, and solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

With professional designations that reflect both technical depth and public practice experience, Catherine works closely with clients to help them meet compliance obligations, understand their financial information, and make informed business decisions. Her approach combines professional standards with the personal attention and accessibility valued by clients of a local accounting firm.

Family and supporting her community in not for profit organizations is important to Catherine.

I graduated from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management in 2012 and began my career working in downtown Toronto. In 2014, I returned home to Guelph and joined our predecessor firm, CAISSA LLP. Since then, I have focused on building lasting relationships with clients and providing practical, reliable advice to help them navigate their accounting and business needs.

I work with a wide range of businesses and organizations, specializing in audit, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse range of organizations, including not-for-profit entities and owner-managed businesses. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is the opportunity to work closely with clients and support them through the challenges and opportunities they face every day.

Outside of work, my husband and I stay busy with our three active children and their many activities. Community involvement and youth sports are a big part of our lives. Embree Thomas & Co proudly sponsors my oldest daughter’s rep soccer team in the same Guelph league where my husband and I grew up playing. Coaching has become a family affair, I coach both of my daughter’s soccer teams, while my husband coaches our son’s team. Embree Thomas & Co also is a proud sponsor of my oldest daughter's rep hockey team. Supporting young athletes and giving back to our local community is something we are passionate about.

I am a Senior Tax Manager with extensive experience in Canadian taxation and a practical, client-focused approach to my work. Born and raised in Guelph, I graduated with honours from Brock University’s Bachelor of Accounting Co-op program, earned my CPA designation in 2020, and completed CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program in 2025.

In my role, I manage complex tax engagements and oversee compliance for corporations, trusts, charities, GST/HST registrants, and individuals. I also assist clients with succession planning and other complex tax matters, providing practical guidance tailored to their circumstances and long-term goals.

I enjoy working closely with clients to understand their goals, simplify complex tax matters, and provide clear, thoughtful advice tailored to their unique circumstances. Building strong, long-term relationships and helping clients feel informed and confident in their decisions are among the most rewarding parts of my role.

Outside of work, I have a lifelong passion for animals and animal welfare. I previously served as an at-large member of the Guelph Humane Society and continue to support the organization through donations and other efforts. I also enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and pets.

With over 30 years of public accounting experience, I provide strategic assurance, accounting, tax and advisory services to a diverse clientele ranging from small businesses to large corporations Individuals and not-for-profit sectors with a focus on clear communication and solutions tailored to each client needs. I work with specialized industries including manufacturing, home building and land development, legal professional corporations, holding companies with diversified investments portfolios and various not-for-profit organizations.

My priority remains to build long term professional relationships and provide dedicated support that helps businesses confidently navigate in changing business environments and business transitions with personal attention and accessibility valued by clients of a local accounting firms. When working with not-for-profits organizations, I always look beyond the compliance framework to provide strategic guidance and translate complex oversight frameworks into practical operational realities.

I am committed to advancing the profession’s growth and integrity while mentoring and developing the firm’s next generation of CPA talent.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling to various places and cooking.

For over several decades, I have provided trusted accounting, tax, and advisory services to owner-managed small and medium-sized businesses. Many of the clients I began serving at our founding firm continue to work with me today through Embree Thomas & Co. LLP, reflecting the strong relationships built through personalized guidance and dependable service. My expertise includes advisory, tax, bookkeeping, and assurance services across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, retail, real estate, automotive, food and beverage, medical, and legal sectors. I am committed to helping clients manage their financial responsibilities, maintain regulatory compliance, and achieve long-term business success.