Vic
Alexander, who led the firm as chief manager since 1993,
transitions to an of-counsel role
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
KraftCPAs today announced the appointment of Chris Hight as chief manager. He succeeds
Vic Alexander, who will transition
to an of-counsel role beginning November 1,
2025, after 43 years with the firm, including 31 years as
chief manager.
Alexander will continue his litigation work through Kraft
Analytics, an affiliate of KraftCPAs that focuses on valuation,
forensics, and transaction advisory services.
Hight will step into his new role on November 1, 2024, following his tenure as
member-in-charge of the KraftCPAs assurance services department and
nearly 20 years of distinguished service.
"This announcement is the culmination of our firm's succession
planning process and comes at an opportune time as Kraft is
performing at its best and poised for continued growth in
Tennessee and beyond," said
Alexander. "The firm's members and I are confident that Chris is
the right leader to sustain and build upon our momentum. He
embodies our core values and has shown unparalleled commitment to
the success of our team and clients over the past 20 years."
During Alexander's executive leadership, KraftCPAs saw
significant growth, expanded its footprint across Tennessee with acquisitions in Lebanon and Chattanooga, and solidified its reputation as
a trusted advisor capable of handling complex situations for its
clients. He upheld the values and vision of Joe Kraft, the firm's founder, by deepening the
firm's community involvement and serving on the boards of numerous
organizations, including Legal Aid Society advisory board,
Tennessee Justice Center board,
Center for Nonprofit Management board, Youth About Business
national board, Ascension Saint Thomas' finance committee,
Nashville State Community College's foundation board, and
university accounting and business school advisory boards, among
many others.
Today, over 60 KraftCPAs employees serve on nonprofit boards,
reflecting the firm's commitment to community service. Under
Alexander's leadership, KraftCPAs has received numerous awards for
its workplace culture, innovation, and the high caliber of its
client work from prestigious organizations such as Accounting
Today, the Nashville Business Journal, the Better
Business Bureau, the American Institute of CPAs, and the Tennessee
Society of CPAs.
"This planned succession ensures a seamless transition of
leadership, providing continuity and stability for our team and
clients while upholding our legacy of being a relationship-first
firm," added Alexander. "Chris' deep institutional knowledge
and extensive network of relationships make him well-equipped to
lead KraftCPAs into the future."
Hight joined KraftCPAs in 2004 and has held various leadership
positions across the firm. He was most
recently member-in-charge of the assurance services department
and served as practice leader for the firm's
manufacturing/wholesale/distribution (MWD) industry team and the
firm's employee benefits plan team.
Prior to joining KraftCPAs, Hight was senior vice president and
CFO of a cellular tower company, where he supervised the
acquisition of the company in a transaction worth nearly
$100 million. He also worked as an
audit manager for a national accounting firm, managing public and
private company audits. Hight earned his master's and bachelor's
degrees from Tennessee Tech University and previously served on the
university's College of Business Advisory Board.
"I am honored to serve as KraftCPAs' next chief manager and
continue building a firm known for its exceptional culture,
community investment, and high-quality relationships," said Hight.
"Vic's leadership has been invaluable in growing our firm while
maintaining its autonomy. I look forward to carrying the torch and
furthering our reputation as the region's go-to, full-service
accounting firm that can meet every client's needs."
About KraftCPAs PLLC
KraftCPAs PLLC is one of
Tennessee's largest independent
CPA firms with, more than 250 team members across offices in
Nashville, Chattanooga, Columbia, and Lebanon. In conjunction with its affiliate
companies — Kraft Analytics, Kraft Asset Management, Kraft
Healthcare Consulting, and Kraft Technology Group — the firm
provides an extensive range of services and solutions for
businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. To learn
more, visit www.kraftcpas.com
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