John. M. Lopez, CPA, CGMA, is an owner and manages the firm’s tax practice at FredrickZink & Associates, PC. He handles tax preparation, audits, accounting, and consultation for the firm.
John brings over twenty years of experience in public accounting, auditing nonprofit organizations and common interest realty associations, along with the preparation of business, nonprofit, and individual tax returns.
John grew up in El Paso, Texas and earned his BA in Accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso. John began his career as an internal auditor with a Fortune 500 natural resource company, then became part of the accounting team of the first interstate natural gas pipeline in California. He entered the field of public accounting in the mid-90’s when he relocated to Southwest Florida, prior to his move to Durango in 2012.
John is a member of the Colorado Society of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs, and a Chartered Global Account Manager. Board Treasurer of Home Builders of Southwest Colorado, Local First and Co-Treasurer of Durango Arts Center, John supports the growth and development of local Durango businesses. John also volunteers as finance co-chair for American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. John enjoys hiking, skiing, and biking with his husband Roy and their three dogs.
