2017 CPA Manitoba Member Recognition Spotlight MemberRecognitionSpotlight2017 | Page 19

Early Achievement Award Jonathan Murray, CPA, CA Jonathan was admitted to membership in 2009 and is the Chief Financial Officer of the Genesis Hospitality Partnership which is headquartered in Brandon, Manitoba. Genesis Hospitality owns ten hotels across Manitoba and Ontario. Since starting with Genesis Hospitality in early 2016, Jonathan has been evaluating potential acquisitions and franchise opportunities with the primary goal of growing the company. Previously, Jonathan worked as a Controller at T.L. Penner Construction, Tax Manager for BDO Canada and as a Senior Accountant for KPMG. He has also been a champion for the community of Brandon where he has served on the Provincial Advisory Board for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Brandon Crime Stoppers. He is currently a member of the Prairie Mountain Health Region board.