Virginia Beach, VA, October 1, 2013—Building on its 80 plus year history in the region, Dixon Hughes Goodman announces new appointments to its Hampton Roads leadership team. Caron Crouse has been appointed to lead both the Norfolk and Virginia Beach offices as Office Managing Partner. Joel Flax will serve as the Virginia Real Estate Leader. Crouse and Flax will work together in their new roles to continue delivering creative solutions for Dixon Hughes Goodman clients, and lead with a unified growth approach.
Gary Thomson, Dixon Hughes Goodman Virginia Regional Managing Partner commented on the new roles, “Both Caron and Joel offer a solutions-based approach to our clients. Their proven leadership skills will positively contribute to the firm’s growth and the success of our clients. We are committed to strengthening our 80 plus year strong presence in Hampton Roads, and in further expanding our real estate practice.”
Caron Crouse, CPA will oversee the Norfolk and Virginia Beach offices as Office Managing Partner, a strategic move to increase teamwork and growth among the firm’s professional groups in the region. Caron’s leadership over the partners and staff in the two offices will promote synergy, resulting in enhanced efficiency for clients and growth in Hampton Roads. “I am committed to growing both our Norfolk and Virginia Beach offices as Office Managing Partner. Our offices will increase alignment of our Dixon Hughes Goodman business objectives and core values to more effectively and efficiently serve our clients,” commented Crouse.
As a firm wide real estate resource with more than 35 years of accounting, tax and management experience, Joel Flax, CPA will serve as the Dixon Hughes Goodman Virginia Real Estate Leader, focusing his efforts on continued growth of the industry in the Commonwealth. Flax’s unique insight into the real estate industry, paired with the firm’s team of real estate professionals, will provide enhanced opportunities for clients. “I’m excited to hit the ground running as the Real Estate Leader for the Virginia region and am energized about the new opportunities in the real estate market. Dixon Hughes Goodman’s distinct depth of knowledge in this area truly makes our firm and service to clients exceptional,” said Flax. Joel has served as Chair of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants National Real Estate Conference Planning Committee since 2009.
Dixon Hughes Goodman has deep roots in Hampton Roads, dating back to 1932. With local offices in Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, the firm has over 20 partners and sought-after industry leaders in the region.
