John Ellis

John Ellis, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. John currently holds the position of Vice President at Evergreen Advisors since September 2020. Prior to this, they served as the CFO at M&M Refrigeration, Inc. from October 2018 to August 2020.

John also has experience as the CFO of Motor City Industrial, a wholesale industrial supplier, where they played a crucial role in driving organic and external growth through M&A activities. This role required him to optimize supply chains, advance business processes, and oversee financial operations.

Before their tenure at Motor City Industrial, John worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, where they gained expertise in providing financial guidance and managing client portfolios.

John's international experience includes their role as a Financial Controller at Knorr-Bremse in China. During this time, they facilitated joint ventures between the German-based company and Chinese State Owned Enterprises. John collaborated with senior leadership to develop comprehensive financial and strategic plans and played a vital role in estimating revenue, cost, profit, cash, and capital projections.

In their earlier years, John worked at Knorr Brake Company, where they held various positions, including Manager of Finance and Information Systems. In this role, they led the finance and information systems departments for the company's US locations. John also served as a Business Analyst, contributing to critical restructuring efforts and implementing cost-cutting measures.

John's career began at Knorr Brake Company as an Intern, and they gradually progressed to become a Network Operations Analyst and Systems Administrator. In these roles, they managed server and desktop administration, provided technical support, and oversaw network infrastructure.

Overall, John Ellis, MBA has extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and leadership roles in various industries, including wholesale industrial supply, finance, and information systems.

John Ellis, MBA, obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Loyola University Maryland in 2009. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems & Philosophy from Stevenson University in 2002. In addition to their degrees, John has obtained certifications including the Michigan Health Insurance License, Michigan Life Insurance License, Series 66, and Series 7. The specific institutions and years in which they obtained these certifications are not provided.