As chair of the Manufacturing and Distribution practice, John focuses on providing tax services to companies with multi-state and international operations in the manufacturing and distribution, service and technology sectors. He has worked extensively with Private Equity and other investment/financing groups in structuring deals and providing tax optimization strategies to portfolio companies.

With more than 15 years of experience, he has worked extensively in the areas of corporate, partnership, and individual tax return reporting, and has significant experience in the preparation and analysis of income tax provisions and other ASC Topic 740 reporting matters. John assists clients with complex tax reporting and planning in areas such as state and local taxation, economic incentives, consolidated filings, and mergers and acquisitions. In addition, he has experience in representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

Education, Credentials and Special Training
Certified Public Accountant (SC License #5517)
Master of Accountancy with Tax Specialization, University of Georgia
B.S., Business Administration and Accounting, magna cum laude,
     Presbyterian College

Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

Civic and Community Activities
Board Member, The Children’s Museum of Greenville
Member, Greenville Downtown Symphony Club
United Way, Young Philanthropists
Alumnus, Leadership Greenville, Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Past Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, Habitat for Humanity of      Greenville County
Greenville Best & Brightest Under 35, Class of 2006
Participant, Opportunity Greenville, 2001

Thought Leadership
“Selling Firm a Tricky Issue,” Charlotte Business Journal, 2012
“Business Tax Update,” SC Manufacturers Alliance Manufacturing Matters      Seminar, 2009
“Manufacturing Niche Roundtable,” Manufacturing Services Association      Conference, 2009