Our Team

Kip has practiced as a CPA for over 35 years and is licensed in Virginia and West Virginia. He also is designated as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), is a Registered Investment Advisor and is accredited in business valuation (ABV). Kip is a founding member of Rutherford & Johnson, P.C., and is a managing member of R & J Financial Partners, LLC since its founding in 2014.

Kip is involved in a number of community services organizations and currently serves on the board of directors of the Winchester Medical Center and Valley Health System. He currently serves as treasurer and has been a board member of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival for over 35 years. He is a past President of the Winchester Rotary Club, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber and the Virginia Group of CPA Firms, Inc.

Brian has practiced as a CPA for more than 18 years. Brian serves his clients as a CPA, as well as a Registered Investment Advisor. Brian has been a Partner and Vice President of Rutherford & Johnson, P.C. since 2008, and has served as a managing member of R & J Financial Partners, LLC since its founding in 2014.

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Certified Public Accountant since 2001, Brian is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of CPAs. He is also a Registered Investment Advisor, and has been designated as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) by the AICPA, which is indicative of his experience and knowledge in comprehensive financial planning and wealth management.

Brian resides in Winchester with his wife, Cindy and their seven children. He is a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and the Kiwanis Club of Old Town, and he also serves as Treasurer and on the Board of New Eve Maternity Home.

Angela has practiced as a CPA since 2003.  Prior to obtaining her license, she spent time in corporate accounting in the higher education and manufacturing industries.  Angela joined the firm in 2000 and has been a partner since 2019.  She has been a QuickBooks ProAdvisor for over 18 years, obtaining her certifications in QuickBooks POS, QuickBooks Enterprise and QuickBooks Online.

Angela is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Certified Public Accountant.  She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of CPAs and is a founding member of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the VSCPA.

Angela has lived in Winchester most of her life, graduating from the Shenandoah University Harry F. Byrd School of Business.  She still resides in Winchester with her husband and son.  She is a member of Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, serving as the Finance Chair since 2010 and serves as a citizen member of the Frederick County Finance Committee.  She has been actively involved in the community as a past President of the Winchester Exchange Club and continues to serve the homeless community as a co-lead for the WATTS ministry.