Sue Chon Honored by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce
GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) congratulates Sue Chon, CPA, CFE, Partner, Audit & Assurance on receiving the Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 Award. The award recognizes outstanding young leaders in the Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, celebrating their achievements in business, tech, public service, and more. Recipients will be honored at the 40 Under 40 Awards Gala, November 7, 2025, in North Bethesda.
“We’re incredibly proud of Sue’s accomplishments, both in her role as a partner in the firm and as an advocate for the AANHPI community,” said GRF President and Managing Partner, Jackie Cardello. “Sue plays a pivotal role in our company culture at GRF with her leadership of our APEX Employee Resource Group (ERG) and her volunteer activities at Asian American Youth Leadership Empowerment and Development (AALEAD).”
The 40 Under 40 Awards Gala
The landmark event will honor innovative AANHPI entrepreneurs, visionary leaders, and rising stars under the age of 40 who are making a significant impact in their industries and communities. These young professionals are not only excelling in their respective fields but are also paving the way for future generations—driving progress and fostering a spirit of collaboration and cultural richness. The 40 Under 40 Awards Gala stands as a powerful testament to the incredible potential within our community and the importance of investing in the next generation of changemakers.
About Sue Chon
Susanna (Sue) Chon, CPA, CFE is a partner in GRF’s Audit & Assurance Department. With more than 15 years of professional experience, Ms. Chon specializes in providing review and audit services for small to mid-market government contractors. Her clients provide various goods and services to the government including (but not limited to) software development, environmental assessment and remediation services, deployment of large-scale enterprise applications, biotechnology production and manufacturing services, and other various consulting services to the U.S. government and its agencies. A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Ms. Chon is a strong champion for the AANHPI community. Her outside activities include serving as a board member of AALEAD and leader of GRF’s APEX ERG.
About GRF
Headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is a full-service professional services firm providing clients with audit and assurance, tax services, outsourced accounting, and advisory solutions. For 45 years, GRF has leveraged a deep bench of industry expertise to assist nonprofit organizations, government contractors, privately held businesses, trusts, and individuals with their most challenging financial and operational issues. GRF’s team of CPAs and advisors excel at helping clients grow and reach their best financial position, which is why clients trust our firm to consult with them on all types of financial matters.
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