SUDBURY, ON – Baker Tilly SNT is announcing a leadership transition. Managing Partner, Dan Longlade will be stepping out of his executive role. The firm is entrusting longtime Partner, Robert Blais with leadership.
Dan has served as Managing Partner since 2016 and has brought his expertise in accounting and entrepreneurial services to the helm.
“On behalf of myself and the partners at Baker Tilly, I'd like to thank Dan for his leadership and the work he has done to bring us to where we are today” says Robert.
Since taking on the leadership role, Dan’s initiatives have helped grow the firm. Over the last three years, he expanded the firm by joining forces with independent professionals in the community. Dan has also successfully led Baker Tilly SNT through an ever-changing technological landscape.
“The last three years have given us the opportunity to grow the firm and expand its breadth of services” says Dan of his time as leader of the executive team. “Robert is an exceptional professional and will serve Baker Tilly SNT well in this exciting and challenging role.”
Proudly accepting the new challenge, Robert’s extensive experience in annual compliance services, and special services will guide him in this role. Robert has made considerable contributions to the community and the profession which make him well-suited for leadership.
“I’m proud to be serving our firm and its clients in this capacity. I look forward to helping our firm and its clients prosper and adapt to the rapid pace of change in our business brought on by technology”, says Robert of this new opportunity, ”At Baker Tilly, we are deeply committed to providing service excellence and the very best in available resources to ensure that our clients achieve their business goals”.
An honest and compassionate businessman, Robert has been with the firm since 1988 and has served as partner since 2004.
BT SNT’s executive team also includes Todd Zanatta leader in the Professional Services Market, Mark Weiman, specialist in small and medium sized businesses as well as David Mensour, expert in both the public and private sectors.