Your Taxes – Your Business – Your Future
Our Story
A timeline of steady growth, strong values, and meaningful relationships.
1980 – Humble Beginnings
Erwin Dely grew up just outside of Simcoe, Ontario, alongside his two brothers. After taking a bookkeeping course at Waterford High School — where he was the only male student — he landed his first job at Millard’s in Simcoe. With the support of early mentors like Larry Hemeryck and Rick Stewart, Erwin discovered what would become a lifelong passion for accounting and tax.
He continued his education through evening courses at Mohawk College, working through the levels of the CMA designation.
1983–1987 – Building Experience
After marrying Jane in 1983, Erwin steadily grew his career—first continuing to learn and grow at Millard’s, then moving on to White, Johnson & Hyde under Ron White, and eventually becoming the controller at Dell’s Auto Electric. At Dell’s, he gained invaluable hands-on experience managing accounting systems and operations—insights that would later shape his approach to helping clients run their own businesses smoothly.
1998–1999 – Taking the Leap
2012–2017 – A Family Business Grows
Lauren brought with her a wide-ranging skill set—gained through studies in accounting, business law, and a paralegal honours diploma. She started at the front desk and worked her way through every corner of the office, from bookkeeping and tax to business consulting.
As the firm evolved, Lauren stepped into a management role—mentoring staff, leading tech initiatives, and continuing the firm’s client-first approach.
In 2017, Dely & Associates took another big step and purchased the office building at 57 Colborne St W, Brantford, solidifying the firm’s presence in the community.

