Strickland & Jones, P.C. is is proud of our associates’ commitments to work, responsibilities and our communities. We are always ready to respond to community needs. Many employees are members of service organizations, churches, business associations and organizations. We would like to show our appreciation by recognizing the work and commitments of our associates.

• James V. Strickland, Jr., CPA, PFP, Partner of Strickland & Jones, P.C., and his wife, Gale, Firm Administrator, have been involved in their church and world missions for several years.  Jimmy and Gale have made multiple trips to Malawi, Africa to provide support and aid to this impoverished country. Their last trip was July, 2011.  Food, medical supplies, tools, school supplies, clothing and water pumps to irrigate crops have been distributed to several villages.  Strickland & Jones, P.C. associates have contributed by donating, collecting and sorting clothing. Jimmy and Gale have established Creative Global Relief (a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization) for the work in Malawi, Africa.  They plan to return to Malawi August 2012.  See www.creativeglobalrelief.org.

• Stephen M. Jones, CPA, ABV, Partner of Strickland & Jones, P.C. has long been involved in his church as financial secretary. He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Norfolk since 1993. Steve is the Treasurer of the Hampton Roads Civil War Round Table. Steve is also an active member of Senior Services: Hampton Roads Association for the Commercial Real Estate and the Hampton Roads Tax Forum.

• Ali E. Gunbeyi, CPA, Director, serves on the Board of the Ocean View Kiwanis Club and is an active member of the Young Members of CBDX (at Town Center).  Ali enjoys coaching a youth soccer team.  He and his family traveled to Turkey to visit relatives recently.
 

• Nell M. Green, CPA, CVA, Director, serves on the Board of the Town Center Kiwanis Club and volunteers in the Big Sister/Big Brother Program.
 

• Claude M. Mayer, CPA, Director, serves as Treasurer of the Princess Anne Rotary Club.  Claude is active with his church and is a member of the choir.

• Kenneth R. Kwedar, CPA, Director, is a long-time member of the Harbor Front Kiwanis Club, has served as an officer and board member several times and is actively involved in their Annual Oyster Roast and ODU Charity Kiwanis Program.  

• Strickland & Jones, P.C. provides QuickBooks training for anyone interested in managing their finances and record keeping. The instruction is provided by QuickBooks Pro-Advisors, Nell Green, CPA, CVA, Cathy Ann Nadeau, CPA, and Kathleen Davanzo, CPA. For information concerning Quick Books instruction, please call 631-4760 and ask for Cathy Ann Nadeau, CPA.