AGA - Greater Richmond Chapter

03/12/2026

02/11/2026

🎉Congratulations to our Chapter President, John Hummel, on becoming an AGA Lifetime Member!

John has made an incredible impact on our chapter. From guiding our chapter through a name change to bringing in new sponsors to stepping up to lead the chapter this past year, his contributions have strengthened our chapter and set us up for continued growth.

This milestone is well deserved, and we’re proud to celebrate the leadership, energy, and commitment John brings to our chapter.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏🎊

02/06/2026

Join AGA for an exclusive members-only webinar featuring Linda Miller, Olympian and resilience expert, as she shares leadership lessons shaped by her experience training for and competing in the 2000 Olympic Games.

This session will explore how high-performing leaders:
• Redefine success before chasing outcomes
• Apply a process-first mindset in high-visibility situations
• Recognize and manage fear-driven behaviors
• Build credibility and confidence through habits and decision-making

Feb. 11, 2026
2–3:15 p.m. ET
Free for AGA members
Field of Study: Personal Development (PD)

Not a member? Join AGA today to gain access to this webinar and a full year of professional development, leadership education, and member-exclusive benefits. https://zurl.co/BzykT

Register now and strengthen the foundation of your leadership journey. https://zurl.co/ELMKc

01/03/2026

Congratulations to our very own Thomas Waldon on his outstanding achievement! 🤩💯

Join us in celebrating those who earned their CGFM certification last month — a commitment to excellence in government accountability!

Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 👏

Learn more about the CGFM certification: https://zurl.co/Qonuv

01/03/2026

"I don't have time to study for a certification."

That's what stops many government finance professionals. But here's what Jack McKee discovered when pursuing his CGFM:

"The exams and my professional goals were so clearly aligned that studying always felt like an investment in my future."

– Jack McKee, CGFM
Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

When a credential advances your career, studying doesn't feel like a chore – it feels like building your future.

💭 What's holding you back from investing in yourself?

Learn about CGFM: https://www.becomeacgfm.org/meta

01/03/2026

12/27/2025

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from the AGA Greater Richmond Chapter! Thank you to our volunteers, members, sponsors, and other supporters for a wonderful year! Wishing you happiness, health, and holiday cheer! 🎄✨

12/12/2025

Look who I ran into at the 30th Annual AGA Commonwealth of VA Professional Development Training (PDT)- the legendary Louise Burnette, former AGA Chapter Services Manager. Thank you for the lasting impact you’ve made on AGA chapters across the country! AGA royalty! ⭐️

12/04/2025

Tired of being #2 or #3 in the applicant pool?
Michael Akindutire knows the difference CGFM makes:
"Being a CGFM has enabled me to consistently be one of the top candidates for job opportunities I have applied for within the government financial/risk management arena."
— Michael Akindutire, CGFM
Associate, St. Michael's Inc.

When you're competing for the same position as a dozen other qualified candidates, CGFM is what moves your resume to the top of the pile.

Ready to move to the top? 🎯
https://www.becomeacgfm.org/meta/

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from AGA Greater Richmond Chapter! Wishing you a holiday season full of gratitude, connection, and joy. 🍁🦃