Kenneth L. Jones, CPA

Founder & Executive Managing Director

Kenneth (Ken) L. Jones is the founder of Lyndon Group and is responsible for the vision, leadership and client-focused service model for the firm, as well as overseeing client relations and directing the firm’s marketing and sales efforts. He has over 25 years of experience in the top-tier professional service firms, international middle market organizations and emerging growth companies.

Education & Professional Certifications

California State Board of Accountancy: CPA
California State University at Long Beach: BS, Accounting

Experience

Mr. Jones began his career in public accounting with Grant Thornton and subsequently joined Deloitte & Touche, one of the international “Big 4” accounting firms. As a Manager at Deloitte, he developed expertise in corporate governance, auditing, financial reporting and regulatory filings. His diverse client base included public and private companies in the manufacturing, financial services, construction and distribution sectors. Mr. Jones later advanced to the role of Marketing Director for Deloitte’s Orange County, California practice, implementing initiatives which continue to be the foundation of the firm’s success in the Southern California market.

Mr. Jones left Deloitte to join one of its clients – Syntax Computer, a Chinese-owned computer manufacturer, to gain industry experience as its Chief Financial Officer where he helped the distressed company through a very volatile and competitive industry. An entrepreneur at heart with a wealth of experience behind him, Mr. Jones struck out on his own to form Two Wheel Performance Products (TWP), a designer and manufacturer of precision-made mountain bike components. The company’s dynamic growth resulted in TWP evolving into an international sales and distribution company that sponsored its own, globally competitive, professional mountain bike race team. A testament to Mr. Jones’ eye for talent, one member of his race team went on to win the Tour de France. He subsequently sold the enterprise to a strategic buyer.

After selling TWP, Mr. Jones found that many of his former public accounting clients still desired his expert financial advice and leadership. Eventually the demand for his services become more than he alone could handle. In 2000 he merged his past expertise with his entrepreneurial spirit to form his own financial professional services firm – Lyndon Group. Under Mr. Jones’ leadership, Lyndon Group has achieved phenomenal success serving public and private business around the world. Lyndon Group’s reputation and success is built on its tradition of exceptional quality service, value and results. Mr. Jones’ vision for Lyndon Group has now evolved into a firm-wide culture that continues to add value to clients by providing sophisticated accounting, finance, information technology, valuations and corporate governance solutions to its clients. The firm has grown tremendously since its inception and can attribute its success to Mr. Jones’ leadership and the brilliant professionals Lyndon Group employs.

Professional Organizations & Community Involvement

Mr. Jones serves as Chairman of the Corporate Development Committee for the Crystal Cove Alliance. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the California Society of CPAs, the Deloitte Alumni Association and the Grant Thornton Alumni Association. Mr. Jones is also an active member of The Forum for Corporate Directors. He and his wife reside in Newport Coast, California and enjoy traveling and outdoor physical fitness including skiing, mountain biking and running.