Gene Fitz
Chief Financial Officer
In his role as CFO, Gene oversees the overall accounting, financial reporting and analysis functions of the company including those for the consolidated and divisional results. Gene is responsible for all budgeting and forecasting initiatives, providing the management team with valuable information so the goals of their divisions are accomplished with financial foresight. He brings extensive experience in strategic and process improvement without sacrificing data integrity or internal controls.
Gene is a CPA with over 30 years of accounting and financial management success in various industries, including manufacturing, distribution, nonprofit, and real estate. His experience is varied and deep, including auditing, GAAP, taxation, cash management, treasury, and mergers and acquisitions. He has also been successful leading multiple teams in various non-accounting specialties including human resources, grant management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and project management. Gene received his B.S. in Accounting from Va Tech, his Masters in Taxation from VCU, and an MBA, with honors, from William & Mary. Gene enjoys many outdoor activities and volunteers his time to various organizations, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Richmond.
Gene’s HOT LIST
Favorite Richmond landmark:
James River
Name of pet:
Camden
Superpower I wish I had:
Invisibility and flight
Ice cream flavor:
Anything with caramel and/or peanut butter
iPhone or Droid?
iPhone
Childhood dream job:
Rock and roll star
Breakfast:
Cereal and fruit