Jon is the Finance Director at GPS Dental, bringing over 25 years of diverse experience in accounting, finance, and management to the role. With a robust educational background that includes a BS in Accounting (1994), a BS in Corporate Finance (2008), and an MBA (2010), Jon also earned his CPA certification in 1997.
Jon's professional journey began in public accounting (1994-1997), followed by a role as a financial analyst at Danaher Corporation (1997-2000). He then served as Controller at Sun Ergoline (2000-2001) before transitioning to finance administration within a non-profit organization (2001-2013). Jon’s career continued as a finance management consultant for entrepreneurs (2013-2018) before joining GPS Dental as their first finance/accounting hire in January 2019.
One of GPS’s co-founders provided an example of a KPI report from a large CPA consulting firm within the first few weeks of Jon’s employment and emailed, “...obviously, something like this isn’t the expectation. They have an entire team working on these things. However, it is a good example of what we want to do on a smaller scale.” Jon met and exceeded this challenge by being instrumental in developing a set of KPIs and financial reports customized to GPS’s needs. The KPI reports were significantly important in gaining the company’s first equity investors, Main Post Partners, and earned him a promotion to Controller.
In his current role as Finance Director, Jon manages cash flow, assists with treasury responsibilities, and assists in overseeing financial operations at GPS Dental. He is guided by a professional philosophy of treating others with respect and kindness, embodying the Golden Rule.
Outside of his professional life, Jon enjoys running, spending time with his family, supporting his wife’s professional career, and volunteering at Blessed Sacrament. Looking ahead, Jon aspires to continue learning from others, especially younger professionals, and to contribute to the growth and development of the finance field.
Jon is dedicated to fostering a respectful and collaborative work environment while pursuing excellence in financial management and strategic planning.
Location
Jonesboro, United States
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