Dennis Ridge Jr.

Dennis Ridge, Jr., CPA has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Dennis is currently serving as the Director of Financial Reporting at Piedmont Chemical Industries since June 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Engagement Director - National Assurance Technical Group at CliftonLarsonAllen from November 2015 to May 2023.

Dennis has also worked with the AICPA as a Technical Manager - Accounting and Auditing Publications / AICPA Peer Review Program from March 2008 to February 2014. Before that, they were an Audit Manager at Sharrard, McGee & Co., P.A. from September 2000 to March 2008.

Dennis'sprofessional journey started as an Audit Supervisor at McGladrey & Pullen, LLP from January 1999 to August 2000. Dennis then worked as an Audit Senior at Sharrard, McGee & Co., P.A. from December 1996 to July 1998. Earlier in their career, they served as a Senior Accountant at Shahbaz, Southern & Co., P.A. from January 1996 to November 1996.

Dennis began their professional journey as a Senior Accountant at Davenport, Marvin, Joyce & Co., LLP from January 1993 to December 1995. Throughout their work experience, they have gained expertise in financial reporting, assurance, technical management, accounting, and auditing.

Dennis Ridge, Jr., CPA completed their high school education at Grimsley Senior High School from 1985 to 1988. Dennis then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting at North Carolina State University from 1988 to 1992.