About Loewen Kruse
Less complexity.
More confidence.
Behind every business, charity, and family is something worth working toward. We help make the financial side simpler, so you can keep moving forward.
We simplify the complex, because important work deserves a steady partner.
We don’t believe exceptional service comes from flashy marketing. It comes from consistently delivering great advice, communicating proactively and building relationships that last.
Why We’re Different
When you work with us, you can expect:
- Clear advice, not unnecessary jargon.
- People who understand your business, not just your financial statements.
- Proactive communication before you have to ask.
- Consistent follow-through.
- A long-term relationship built on trust.
We do this by actively living out our values:
- Strategy Focused: We focus on what creates long-term value for our clients and our firm.
- Care at the Core: People come first. Always.
- Pursue Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards, continually improving the quality of both our work and our service.
- Innovate Constantly: We challenge the status quo and look for smarter ways to work.
- Build Trust: We communicate openly, follow through on commitments and earn your confidence through our actions.
Our Leadership
Jonathan Gibson
Jonathan Gibson is the tax partner at Loewen Kruse, working closely with the firm’s corporate clients to develop effective tax and business strategies while taming the complex realities of entrepreneurship. Before joining the Loewen Kruse team more than ten years ago, Jonathan spent several years in the Seattle area supporting the major donor fundraising team for an international charity.
Jonathan has also served as the treasurer and director of a growing and innovative social enterprise in Vancouver’s downtown eastside community. In addition to obtaining the CPA designation, Jonathan holds an honours degree in business administration and has completed CPA Canada’s three-year In-Depth Tax Program.
Curtis Braun
Curtis is the charities and non-profit partner at Loewen Kruse, supporting each client with financial statement and related governance services. Before joining Loewen Kruse in 2019, Curtis worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers for five years, auditing a variety of private and public companies.
Curtis obtained his CPA designation after achieving a place on the National Honour Roll on the common final exam. Curtis currently serves on the board for the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities and chairs the audit committee.
Shaun Ouellette
Senior Manager
Andrea de Ridder
Senior Manager
Rachel Wiebe
Senior Manager
Retired Partners
Mark Loewen
Mark obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of Winnipeg and went on to earn his CA designation in 1995. As a student, Mark articled with his uncle’s mid-sized CA firm after which he then became the Director of Student Education for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC (ICABC). In 2000 he and his brother succeeded a retired partner in continuing their own firm, Loewen Kruse Chartered Accountants.
Until he retired at the end of 2025, Mark was the Administrative Partner and his area of practice revolved around working with owner-managed and family-owned businesses.
Mike Loewen
Michael obtained his Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from the University of British Columbia in 1992. He articled with PWC and received his CA designation in 1995. In 2000 he joined his brother in succeeding a retired partner and continuing their own firm, Loewen Kruse, Chartered Accountants.
Until he retired, Michael’s practice area specialized in Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations.
Join Our Team
We value growing meaningful careers and lives, and help our team members develop professionally and personally. If you are top talent looking for a firm dedicated to your growth, we would love to hear from you. Our careers page to introduce yourself.