“Virtually everything that truly qualifies a person for leadership is directly related to character.”John McArthur
Loyalty, commitment, work experience and ethics drive our leadership team. Those attributes are valued and trickle down throughout our culture. We’re proud to introduce you to our leadership team.
Chip has worked at RJ Young since he was fourteen years old. In his own words, working for RJ Young is “the only life I’ve ever known.” In 1987, Chip started officially at RJ Young as a sales representative after graduating from the University of Mississippi. In 1989, he was promoted to director of sales, then eventually executive vice president, and chief operating officer.
In 1995 Chip was named president and CEO of RJ Young. Guided by an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, Chip has led the company to see double-digit annual growth – now ranking as the largest, privately-held dealer of office technology solutions in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation. He oversees an operation that covers nine states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee, and employs more than 650 people in 34 locations.
Chip Crunk serves as the president of the School of Business Board for Ole Miss, is a founding member and past president of the Nashville Entrepreneur Organization (EO), and serves on the board of directors of Fourth Capital Bank. Throughout his career, he’s also been an active member of the Ricoh Executive Steering Committee, the Canon Dealer Council, and the Copier Dealers Association. He is active in the community and civic organizations and enjoys flying, boating, golfing, and the Tennessee Titans. Chip and his wife Gina reside in Brentwood, TN, and have two children.
Joining the team in 2016, AJ previously served as the CFO and COO for RJ Young before being named President in 2023. AJ is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Lipscomb University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He currently serves on the board of directors for Recovery Refuge and Make-A-Wish of Middle Tennessee, as well as sitting on the advisory board for Ricoh USA, Kyocera, and Verkada. Prior to joining RJ Young, AJ held senior positions with Diversicare Healthcare Services and Deloitte. He and his wife, Miranda, live in Gallatin with their two boys, Aiden and Brady.
Jason began his career in the imaging industry in Bristol, VA. Prior to joining the RJ Young family, Bordwine worked in accounting positions and executive roles at Bristol Office Supply Inc, which was acquired by RJ Young in 2017. Prior to his current role in the organization, Bordwine served as the general manager of RJ Young’s Eastern branches, sales administration manager, senior operations manager, and most recently, VP of Business Operations. In his free time, Bordwine enjoys whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, camping, and fly fishing with his two sons.
Brantley has spent over 15 years working in the technology and business consulting space, with much of that time being spent in team leadership. He has a bachelor’s degree from Harding University. Brantley lives in Spring Hill, TN with his wife, Adrienne, and their two daughters, Ainsley and Amelia.
With 14 years of experience in B2C and B2B industries, Kamron began his marketing role at RJ Young in early 2023 and was promoted in December to his current role as VP of Marketing.
Kamron graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, and throughout his career, he has been highly regarded for establishing partnerships, generating revenue, and creating innovative solutions to complex business problems.
Kamron is a Nashville native who lives in Hendersonville, TN with his wife Erin and two boys Henley and Kalvin. During time away from work, he enjoys driving his vintage Toyota Land Cruiser or catching a live concert in Nashville.
Justin began his career in sales at RJ Young shortly after obtaining his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with a biology minor from the University of Mississippi. Justin is a product of RJ Young’s “promote from within” mantra. Since accepting an entry level sales position with RJY in 2008, Justin has been promoted six times – eventually landing in his current role as regional vice president. When not working, Justin can be found playing golf, attending a ballgame, or spending time with his family. He and his wife, Brandi, live in Brandon, Mississippi with their children John Walt and Lynlee.
With 35 years in the industry, Keith Burrell joined RJ Young in 1998. He began his career with RJ Young as a service manager and In 2007 was promoted to sales manager of the Chattanooga, TN and Rome, GA branches. In 2008, Chattanooga was awarded “Branch of the Year” and Keith received the John T. Crunk Leadership Award – the company’s highest honor. He transitioned to a regional service manager in 2012, leading RJ Young’s southern branches. In 2018, Keith once again received the John T. Crunk Leadership award. In 2019, Keith was promoted to the regional business manager of the eastern region. In April 2020, he was named the regional vice president of the East. In his free time, Keith enjoys playing golf and riding motorcycles. He lives in Ooltewah, TN with his wife Jennifer.
In 2011, Chris began his RJ Young career as a business development rep on the Nashville Ricoh team before being promoted to account executive later that year. He was then promoted to sales manager of the Nashville Canon Team in 2012. Chris relocated to Birmingham in 2017 where he became the regional sales manager. He is a native of Paducah, Kentucky and earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and master’s degree in sports management from Delta State University. Chris played baseball at the university and was a graduate assistant coach from 2006-2011. He and his wife, Kate, live in Hoover, AL with their children, Ryker and Ridley.
Lane Presnell is the Regional Vice President of the South Region at RJ Young, overseeing all sales, operations, and service delivery for its Southern Region which encompasses Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Ocala markets. Since 2017 Lane has held positions on the office equipment side of our business ranging from Account Executive to Regional Sales Manager and now as the Regional Vice President. Outside of the office, Lane likes to spend his time outdoors and going on vacations with his wife Emma.
