A founding partner of the firm, John directs the accounting and audit group for closely held entities with industry concentrations in real estate (tax credit development), entertainment, service businesses and high technology. Within these industry groups, John provides financial consulting and management advice. He also performs business valuations, including analysis of marketability and minority discounts.Prior to forming HCVT, John was a senior manager for a Big 8 international public accounting firm in Los Angeles, where he managed audit and consulting engagements for closely held entities.John graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a bachelor's degree in business economics. In 1994, John received the Distinguished Accounting Alumni of the Year Award from the University's Accounting Association.John is a member of the California State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is also associated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing, and the National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.