John W. Stafford, CPA, CGMA, joined THF in July 2025 as a Senior Manager in the Tax Services Department, bringing over 25 years of accounting experience. With 17+ years in public accounting and executive financial leadership in the private sector, John delivers experienced tax strategy, business advisory, and consulting services. His background includes assurance and tax work across not-for-profit, governmental, manufacturing, construction, and real estate industries. A Florida CPA and Chartered Global Management Accountant, John is active in the AICPA, FICPA, and community organizations including Second Harvest of the Big Bend and Leadership Tallahassee. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of West Florida and completed graduate-level coursework at Florida State University.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Florida Certified Public Accountant (since 2011)
- Chartered Global Management Accountant (since 2014)
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (since 2011)
- Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (since 2011)
- Member, Tallahassee Chapter of the FICPA
- Member, Forensic and Valuation Services Section, Division of the AICPA
- Member, Personal Financial Planning Section, Division of the AICPA
Community:
- Member, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Leadership Tallahassee Class 38 (Alumni) – Division of Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Directors, Second Harvest of the Big Bend, Inc. (current member of the Finance Committee)
- Board of Governors, Leadership Tallahassee
- Former Board of Trustees and Treasurer, Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
- Former Board of Directors and Treasurer, Goodwood Museum and Gardens
Education:
- B.S. in Accounting from University of West Florida
- Additional 30 hours of the Master’s Program in Accounting at Florida State University
