As President and Managing Partner of AJC, Frank has guided the firm for over three decades, driving consistent growth and expansion. Under his leadership, AJC has grown from a small team to nearly 100 associates. Frank is especially proud of the firm’s long-standing relationships with clients and the exceptional service provided across tax, audit, and assurance.

He earned his accounting degree and MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Frank’s career began with the firm’s founder, Stan Adams, who instilled a commitment to exceptional service and a family-oriented culture that remains central to AJC’s values today.

Outside of work, Frank is passionate about giving back to nonprofits, including the American Cancer Society (where he chaired the Richmond Cattle Baron’s Ball), the Special Olympics, and the Bone Frog Open, which honors fallen Navy SEALs. When he has free time, Frank enjoys golfing and participating in water sports with his family at Lake Gaston.

Rick, a Partner at AJC, leads the firm’s Assurance Department, specializing in insurance enterprises, employee benefit plans, and common interest realty associations. He joined AJC in 1996, bringing a wealth of experience in tax returns, audits, and bookkeeping. This diverse background has enabled him to mentor new associates and cultivate strong client relationships.

Originally, Rick planned to study geology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), but he ultimately chose to major in accounting, following in his father’s footsteps as a CPA. Outside of work, Rick enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, and taking family vacations to Virginia Beach. He has also participated in SEAL Team courses with his daughter and looks forward to future travel and more family adventures.

Chris is a Senior Assurance Manager at AJC, bringing over 12 years of experience in audit, review, and compilation engagements. His expertise spans a broad range of industries, including electric utilities, workers’ compensation insurers, property and casualty insurers, and common interest realty associations, among others. In addition to leading assurance engagements, Chris specializes in providing consulting services to various insurance companies throughout the year. These services include handling monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, calculating and allocating member dividends, managing loss portfolio transfers, and supporting mergers and acquisitions.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Accounting and Finance from Longwood University. After completing a two-year internship, he joined AJC full-time in 2010.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, especially coaching his son’s football and basketball teams. The family also loves spending time on the water, particularly in the Outer Banks, where they named their Sheepadoodle “Bodie” in honor of the Bodie Island Lighthouse.

John’s path to becoming an Assurance Partner at AJC is a distinctive one. After earning a degree in business from the University of Mary Washington, he spent eight years in sales before making the transition to accounting. He joined AJC in 2003, where he combined his sales experience with his growing accounting expertise to serve a diverse range of assurance clients, from small family businesses to large corporations. Over time, John advanced to the role of Assurance Partner, where he leads the firm’s efforts to provide top-tier services to clients, while appreciating AJC’s small leadership team for its ability to respond quickly and effectively to client needs.

Outside of work, John enjoys attending music festivals, playing golf and tennis, and spending time with his family, often at college and professional sports events.