John Griesbeck, CPA, of Germantown, was recently presented with the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (TSCPA) 2026 TSCPApex Lifetime Achievement Award.
The TSCPApex Awards Program recognizes the many ways that individuals contribute significant time, energy and intellect to developing the accounting profession and fostering its success. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of a TSCPA member who has exhibited leadership, made significant contributions to the profession, and had an outstanding record of service to the society and the local community.
John Griesbeck has dedicated his career to advancing both TSCPA and the broader accounting profession. He entered public accounting in 1975, earning his CPA license that same year. By 1981, he became a partner of Reynolds, Bone and Griesbeck, PLC, where he anchored the firm’s financial institution practice and provided trusted counsel to a diverse portfolio of individual and corporate clients.
A passionate advocate for future accounting professionals, John has championed the TSCPA Educational & Memorial Foundation scholarship program for many years. John is a TSCPA Life Member, where he served on many committees and leadership positions, including 2004-05 TSCPA Board Chair.
John’s influence extends beyond state lines. On the international stage, he was an instrumental leader at Allinial Global, where he held many leadership positions and helped grow the organization to the world’s second-largest accounting association. His leadership at the national level includes service as one of Tennessee’s delegates on AICPA Council, where he served from 2006 to 2008. John is in his sixth year on the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy, where he serves as Vice Chair. John remains an active volunteer in the Memphis community, lending his leadership and financial expertise to various philanthropic organizations.
About TSCPA: Founded in 1904, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) is the professional association of CPAs in Tennessee, with more than 10,000 members statewide. Its mission is to drive the success of its members and the communities they serve. TSCPA is headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn.
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