Larry W. Johnston
Background & Professional Credentials
EDUCATION:
Indiana University B.S. in Management and Administration
M.B.A. with a Major in Accounting
C.F.P. – Certified Financial Planner – 1988
C.P.A. – Certified Public Accountant – 1974
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Ernst & Young – Audit Staff – 4 years
Johnston Shaub & Co. CPAs – 10 years
CFO of Indianapolis and Las Vegas Companies – 15 years
Public Accounting as a Sole Proprietor – 15 years
COMMUNITY/USA SERVICE:
Volunteer at Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis.
Volunteer at Trader’s Point Christian Church.
US Army and Vietnam Veteran – Bronze Star Recipient.
FUN FACTS:
- 38-year season ticket holder – IU basketball.
- Long distance runner competing in several marathon races.
- Married his college sweetheart – now going on 50+ years.
- Worked on Apollo 8 at the Kennedy Space Center – NASA’s first moonshot.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
- Retirement is over-rated.
- This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it – Psalm 118:24.
- Life is hard; It’s even harder when we’re stupid – credit to John Wayne.
INSPIRED BY:
My wife, Sherry; Children, Christy, Kevin, Mark; Grandchildren, Brooklyn, Callen, Cooper.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
- Watching Big10 sports with wife, Sherry
- Reading Bible History
- Attending Grandkids’ activities
- Competing in local 5K running events
A SNEAK PEEK OF MY “BUCKET LIST”
Visit – Noah’s Ark
Visit – Gettysburg Battlefield
Get reacquainted with old friends from years ago.