John W. Feray

John W. Feray, CPA has extensive experience in finance and accounting roles. John W. currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at GSM Outdoors since January 2023. Prior to this, they held the same position at Lucid Hearing from December 2020 to January 2023.

From 2014 to 2020, Feray operated their own CFO consulting services firm called Lone Star CFO Solutions. During this time, they provided interim and full-time CFO and Senior Vice President of Finance solutions to various clients. Notably, they served as the Interim Senior Vice President of Finance at National Vision, Inc., an optical retailer, from October 2014 to December 2020.

Before starting their own firm, Feray worked as the CFO at RadioShack Corporation from February 2014 to September 2014. John W. was responsible for various financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, strategic planning, and investor relations.

Feray's prior experience includes serving as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Strategy at Dollar General from May 2008 to February 2014. John W. played a key role in the company's successful IPO in 2009. John W. also served as the CFO at First American Payment Systems from August 2007 to May 2008.

Earlier in their career, Feray served as the Senior Vice President and CFO at Haggar Clothing Co. from June 1996 to 2007. John W. also worked as the Corporate Controller at Busy Body Home Fitness in 1995.

Feray began their career at Arthur Andersen, Dallas Office, where they worked as an Audit Manager from 1991 to 1995. John W. audited various retail, distribution, and manufacturing clients, including Baylor University, United Supermarkets, and Zale Corporation.

Prior to joining Arthur Andersen, Feray worked as a Senior Accountant at Trammell Crow Interest in 1990.

Overall, John W. Feray, CPA has a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience ranging from CFO positions to consulting services and auditing.

John W. Feray, CPA obtained a BBA degree in Accounting from Sam Houston State University, where they studied from 1985 to 1989. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Bryan Adams High School. Furthermore, they are a Certified Public Accountant, having obtained the certification from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy in 1991.