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Kenon Thomas, CPA, CFE has a diverse range of work experience in financial reporting, budgeting, project accounting, and audit. Kenon currently holds the position of Director of Financial Reporting & Budget at The Port of Virginia, where they have been since June 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting & Budget from January 2021 to June 2022, and as a Manager of Financial Reporting & Budget from January 2020 to January 2021. Before joining The Port of Virginia, Kenon worked at PBMares, LLP for a significant portion of their career. Kenon began as a Staff Accountant in August 2011, where they primarily focused on preparing tax returns and financial statements for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Kenon then progressed to the role of Senior Accountant in July 2013, where they expanded their responsibilities to include assisting with audits for private companies, non-profit organizations, and government municipalities. From August 2016 to January 2019, Kenon served as an Audit Supervisor at PBMares, LLP, overseeing audit teams and managing all stages of the audit process for local government clients. Kenon's experience demonstrates their expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, project accounting, and audit, making him a highly skilled and versatile professional in the field of accounting.

Kenon Thomas, CPA, CFE pursued their education in a chronological manner. Starting in 2006, they attended James Madison University where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting in 2010. Following that, they continued their education at James Madison University and completed a Master of Science (MS) degree in Accounting in 2011. In 2012, Kenon obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the Virginia Board of Accountancy. Furthermore, in 2016, they obtained the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). In 2022, Kenon attended Virginia Wesleyan University to pursue a Certificate Program in Environmental Sustainability.