John is an excellent CFO with an eye for not only the numbers but also the business and transactional context of the CFO's office. I have known John since early 2006; HSBC Capital (Canada) was Houlihan Lokey’s client in the Reliance Steel transaction, and I worked very closely with John during all stages of the sell side process. He has significant experience in accounting and finance and has worked for major corporations as well as for PE-owned companies, giving him a broad view of his role as a CFO. John is driven and professional, and he was a pleasure to work with; I can recommend him without hesitation.”