AJ joined Prothro, Wilhelmi & Company in January 2019 and became a Partner on January 1, 2025. His current areas of practice include audits of financial statements for local governments, school districts, not-for-profit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Additionally, he assists with internal audit and consulting engagements for several local financial institutions. AJ also works with small businesses, including partnerships and S Corps, as well as individuals and trusts, providing tax preparation services and assisting with tax strategies and key planning.
AJ completed his CPA examinations and licensure in Louisiana in June 2018, becoming the fourth CPA in two generations of his family. He began his career at a large regional firm in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he focused on audits of governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations, and financial institutions.
A native of Tyler, AJ graduated from Grace Community School and earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. During college summers, AJ was on staff at Pine Cove Christian Camps, where he enjoyed serving campers alongside other college staff.
In 2022, AJ was honored as a Rising Star by the Texas Society of CPAs. This recognition is awarded to CPA members aged 40 and under who demonstrate outstanding leadership and make significant contributions to the accounting profession and their communities.
AJ is deeply involved in the Tyler community. He currently serves as President of the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs and as Treasurer of Heart of Tyler after several years of board service. He is also a member of the Finance Committee for Leadership Tyler and an alumnus of Leadership Tyler Class 33.
Outside of work, AJ enjoys playing golf and never misses a Dallas Mavericks game. He is passionate about innovation in public accounting and mentoring newer professionals to help them learn and grow. AJ and his wife, Baylie, who is a kindergarten teacher at Rice Elementary, attend Green Acres Baptist Church.
