About Us
Colonial CPA Group began back in 2007 (initially as TL Johnson CPAs, later changed to TL Johnson & Associates, LLC). With locations in Chesapeake, Yorktown, and Williamsburg, Colonial CPA Group provides tax, assurance and consulting services to individuals and businesses in the United States, focusing mainly on the east coast. These services are provided with unparallel ethics and reliability to enhance the integrity of our services as well as the confidence of our clients.
Our mission is to provide outstanding quality and accurate tax, assurance and consulting services to our clientele. We achieve this mission through combining our experience, expertise, resources and capabilities. We ensure that our staff is continuously updated through annual continuing education, focusing on those services offered to our clientele, and remain on the leading edge of accounting technology advancements. Today, we serve clients of all sizes, across many different industries including not-for-profits, healthcare organizations, real estate, construction, retail, service companies, and homeowner associations.
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Managing Partners
Kathleen 'Courtney' Johnson, CPA, MSA
Courtney Johnson, CPA is a graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She began her accounting career in 2008. Courtney worked for a large regional public accounting firm in Norfolk, Virginia for four years prior to entering private accounting as a manager of a Fortune 500's internal audit team. Courtney specializes in assurance services (reviews and audits) assessment of internal controls and tax preparation. Courtney is a member of the Virginial Society of CPAs. Ryan and Courtney have been married since 2010, and have two little girls. Courtney enjoys country music, traveling and spending time with her family.
Licensed in Virginia and Florida
Ryan Johnson, CPA, MBA
Ryan Johnson, CPA is a graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Ryan began his career in 2008. Ryan has been with TL Johnson CPA since the company was established in 2006. In 2014, Ryan became the managing partner. He specializes in tax consulting, corporate tax strategies, and financial statement preparation. Ryan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ryan enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with family.
Licensed in Virginia and Florida
Senior Associates/Managers
Lauren Crockett, CPA – Manager
Lauren joined TL Johnson & Associates as a bookkeeper in 2012. She earned a Bachelors of Science degree from the College of William and Mary. She has over ten years of bookkeeping experience , five of which have been in public accounting. Lauren manages several client payroll and bookkeeping services and assists with financial statements and corporate/partnership tax return preparation.
Robin Toledo – Senior Associate
Robin is our Senior Associate in Yorktown with over 30 years of accounting experience. She worked for Marva Maid Dairy in Newport News for 20 years in Accounts Receivable and then in Accounts Payable as a Supervisor. Robin then worked for a large electrical company in Yorktown for three years, before coming to Colonial in 2011. She specializes in small business accounting and preparing payroll. She has been married for over 25 years, has two daughters and enjoys singing. Robin is also a Notary Public.
Diane Coppola, Associate
Diane has joined us as part of our acquisition of Rich Rafter, CPA firm, where she has been employed for eight years. Diane has 20+ years of experience as a tax preparer, beginning her career at H & R Block, where she was employed for 13 years. She earned her status as an Enrolled Agent in 2007. She also has 20+ years of experience preparing payroll, as a full charge bookkeeper, and an accounting clerk. Originally from Queens New York, Diane resides in Gloucester. She has three grown children. She is an active member of her church's choir and recently became a member of the Williamsburg Choral Guild, performing in her first concert in December of 2021.
Kristine La Mar - Office Manager
Kristine has been a member of Colonial CPA’s Yorktown team for over seven years. She is responsible for Office Administration, client contact and scheduling, purchasing and the processing and e-filing tax returns. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science from the Fashion Institute of Technology – SUNY, and when not working enjoys volunteering, traveling and spending time with family.