Government/nonprofits

Published October 30, 2013 by Virginia Business

Leslie Firman Roberts
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, Newport News

Title:  Partner
Birthplace: Newport News
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting
Spouse:  Keith S. Roberts
Children: Aaron, 26; Nathan, 23; and Hannah, 18
Pets:  Dogs: Lilly and Paulie; cats: FJ and Thor; fish: John
Hobbies:  “Reading and spending time with my family.”
Favorite vacation spot:  Nags Head, N.C.
Fan of: UNC Tar Heels
First accounting job: Staff accountant at Deloitte Haskins & Sells in Richmond
Career mentors:  Susan Rucker, Boston Lackey and Gary Thomson

Why did you decide to specialize in serving government/nonprofit clients?
“Honestly, I didn’t specifically choose it.  It was a gradual evolution based upon my location, skill set and office client base and needs.  I am very happy that it worked out this way and that I am able to specialize and work within such a diverse and interesting industry.”

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