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—Partner, Partner, Advisory Services

John is a partner in the Advisory Services Group in Grant Thornton’s Mid-Atlantic practice. He has over 12 years of combined experience in audit, tax, accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley and Internal Audit consulting services, including prior positions as a manager in a national accounting firm and a senior manager in an internal audit consulting firm. John assists with the coordination of the firm’s advisory service offerings around IFRS.

Experience
John’s experiences have included providing external audits and internal controls consulting within the COSO framework and coordinating such work with all of the “Big Four” accounting firms. He has managed complex multi-project engagements and the simultaneous execution of multiple engagements including progress reporting and deadline management. Prior Sarbanes-Oxley and internal audit engagement experience includes providing services in all phases to not-for-profit organizations, multi-national manufacturing firms, a software developer, government contractors, and retailers.

Professional qualifications and memberships:

• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Public Accountant, Commonwealth of Virginia
• Certified Public Accountant, District of Columbia
• Certified Public Accountant, Maryland
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• Institute of Internal Auditors, Member
• Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Member

Community Involvement
John is a member of the Greater Baltimore Committee, and an active board member of Arts on The Block and The Penn State Varsity S Club.

Education

• Master of Business Administration – R.H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Pennsylvania State University