Hello, my name is… Denné Ahlefeld. I am a Chartered Professional Accountant here in town. I have been an accountant since 1998, obtaining my professional designation in 2001. I have lived in Creston for the last 17 years and have owned my accounting practice in town for just over 15 of those. My husband was born and raised in Creston and I am originally from Cranbrook. Currently I am a Director of the Chamber and have only been on the Board since sometime last year (i.e. 2024). I have always loved our Chamber and what it represents and does for our small business community.

Up until 2023 I was Treasurer of the Creston Public Library so unfortunately I only had time to be on one local Board due to my intense work schedule. Pre-COVID I was the external year-end accountant for the Chamber and I would instead contribute my expertise that way. I care deeply about our community at large, especially our small business community. I have seen what the recent recessions, increases in prices of core goods, plus COVID have done to everyone in that community.

Outside of work… I enjoy reading, camping with our core group of long-time friends, and going on motorcycle rides with my husband (as the passenger lol).

Fun fact… I love Halloween! My office transforms into a full-on haunted lair every year, and it’s not unusual to spot a skeleton (or three) riding shotgun in my car. One even lives in the corner of my office year-round.