John Lynch

John Lynch, QKA, is an experienced ESOP Manager and Administrator at Blue Ridge ESOP Associates since August 2022. Previously, John served as a Benefit Plan Senior Consultant and Benefit Plan Consultant at Crowe from July 2020 to August 2022. Prior to that, John worked at Chick-fil-A-Franchise from December 2015 to June 2020, contributing to guest experience and team efficiency. Academic involvement included roles as a teaching assistant and student staff at Augustana College, where John supported business courses and participated in hiring processes. John also held a position as a College Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual, focusing on customized financial plans, and worked as a Management Consultant with the Upper Mississippi Center, assessing employee engagement for the city of Geneseo. John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Finance from Augustana College in 2020.