John Olon Cpa

John Olon, CPA, MBA, has a strong background in financial management and analysis. John has served as the Chief Financial Officer at AquaPhoenix Scientific since 2022, where they are responsible for finance, accounting, and information systems. Prior to that, they held the same role at Guardian Protection from 2018 to 2021, overseeing accounting, financial planning, and analysis. From 2014 to 2018, John served as the CFO at Waynesburg University, managing finance, business operations, and human resources. Before that, they worked as the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Dick's Sporting Goods in 2013. John also gained significant experience as the Vice President & Assistant Controller at Education Management Corporation from 2006 to 2013 and as the Manager of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis at Alcoa from 2001 to 2006. John began their career at EY in 1998 as a Manager in Consulting Services, specializing in business transformation and process improvement. Throughout their career, John has demonstrated strong leadership skills, managing teams and overseeing operations in various organizations.

John Olon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Economics, and Accounting from Penn State University. John also holds a Master of Science in Industrial Administration (MSIA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, with a focus on Finance, Information Systems, and Strategy. Additionally, they are a Certified Public Accountant.