SYNERGY2024

We will introduce you to a great lineup of professional speakers and thought leaders.

Shortly after earning his BBA in Management and Entrepreneurship, Eric joined Dr Tax Software in 1997 as part of the Support group. His roles have included managing the Support team, building and managing the Quality Assurance function, and serving as head of Tax Research.

Dr Tax Software joined Thomson Reuters in January 2012. In June 2014, Eric was named General Manager of DT Tax & Accounting, the Canadian software division of Thomson Reuters, working in collaboration with other business leaders from the large (more than 20,000 employees) Canadian multinational mass media and information firm.

Eric serves as the Vice Chairman of Tax-Filer Empowerment Canada, which promotes a greater collaboration between government stakeholders such as the Canada Revenue Agency, the tax preparation and software industry, and Canadians.

Born and raised in the province of Quebec, Eric is fully bilingual. Proud father of three, he is also a devoted golfer and avid fisherman.

Emmy Valmé is an experienced Senior Trainer at Thomson Reuters, where she has been enhancing the skills of professionals for over 11 years. 

Emmy began her career in support before transitioning to her current role over 8 years ago. She specializes in delivering comprehensive training for Onvio US and Canada users, focusing on the professional segment. 

Emmy has been a consistent presence at the Annual Synergy Conference in Canada since 2015, where she shares her expertise with a wide audience. Her dedication to professional development and her ability to engage and educate her peers make her a respected figure in her field.  

Gerry Vittoratos has been working for Thomson Reuters for over 15 years as a trainer and tax support resource person. In his capacity as head trainer, Gerry has been providing training sessions on various tax topics to tax professionals all over Canada. He has also made several radio and TV appearances on BNN, CTV News Montreal and Global TV as the UFile tax specialist discussing a multitude of tax topics.

Gerry obtained his Master’s degree in Taxation from the Université de Sherbrooke in 2020.

David Caron has been working for Thomson Reuters for over 6 years.

He started off as a Technical Trainer and then Account Representative. Since 2021, he took on the role of Solutions Consultant, supporting our sales team and our clients.

David Caron is a self-proclaimed technology evangelist. He has spent his professional career partnering with accountants and bookkeepers, helping them use technology to grow their business. His favourite thing is transferring his enthusiasm for business development and technology to others.