Brian Ripley

Brian Ripley, CPA, is a Finance and Budgeting Specialist at National Co+op Grocers since August 2022, focusing on financial consulting for member cooperatives, including operating budgets and forecasting. Prior to this role, Brian served as a Senior Accountant at Wegner CPAs, where responsibilities included client relationship management and team coordination, as well as a Staff Accountant, engaging in auditing and financial statement preparation. With entrepreneurial experience as the Owner of Vinyl Solutions and Brian Ripley Photography, Brian also held various positions at Friendly City Food Co-op, including Office Administrator and Front End Manager, managing multiple financial and administrative tasks. Brian's career began at Kroger as an Accounting Clerk. Education includes a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University, along with an Associate's degree in Information Systems Technology from Blue Ridge Community College.