Meet The Aspire Team
Kyla Lam, CPA, CA
Principal
After growing up in northern BC, Kyla earned double degrees in Environmental Science and Commerce (with Distinction) at the University of Alberta. She attained the Chartered Accountant designation in 2009, articling with a national firm. Over the past 20 years, her career has included accounting and finance roles in both public practice and industry, founding and growing two businesses as well as being an educator and not for profit volunteer and leader.
Kyla is passionate about families, businesses and communities. She is the Vice-President with the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Director with the Columbia Valley Housing Society and CPA Canada Financial Literacy volunteer. In her leisure time, Kyla enjoys travelling and all things outdoors with her husband and their son.
Sheryl Rice, CPA, CGA
Senior Manager
Sheryl brings over 25 years of public accounting experience to Aspire, serving small to medium size businesses in a wide range of industries, corporate and personal tax clients.
Sheryl obtained her professional accounting designation in 1997 and worked for a mid-size practice in northwest BC, becoming partner in 2010. The local firm merged with a large national accounting and tax firm in 2015.
After retiring from full time practice. Sheryl and her husband relocated to Invermere in 2020 to be closer to their daughter and family. Joining Aspire on a part-time basis provides the best of both worlds – allowing her to continue in a career that Sheryl has been passionate about over the years while spending time with family and enjoying all the Columbia Valley has to offer.
Scout
Professional Greeter
Scout, the Lam family's golden retriever, occasionally helps out around the office, warming up seats and nuzzling newcomers.