John specializes in providing attest and consulting services to construction companies. His depth of experience helps him to guide his clients in all aspects of job costing, claims analysis, and dispute resolution.
John joined MarksNelson in 2002. As a manager in the audit department, he manages our teams on a variety of audit, review, compilation, and agreed-upon procedures engagements. Additionally, he co-chairs the firm’s recruiting task force and heads the ABA Department Administrative Committee, whose primary responsibilities are to conduct annual inspections of the firm’s attest work and to coordinate triennial peer reviews.
Industry Expertise
 | Construction |
 | Nonprofit organizations
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Specialties
| Construction claims/delays consulting |
| Contract cost audits |
| Dispute resolution |
| Expert witness testimony |
Community Involvement
| Jewish Family Services – Treasurer, Board of Directors |
| Junior Achievement – Past Classroom Volunteer |
| Temple B’nai Jehudah Mitzvah Day – Past Volunteer |
| Ronald McDonald House – Past Volunteer |
| Angel Flight Central – Past Treasurer |
Publications & Speaking Engagements
| CFMA Kansas City Chapter, Accounting and Tax Update, October 17, 2012 |
| Kansas City Business Journal, Small Contractors Get Behind Federal Bill Providing Tax Break, November 12, 2010 |
| FASB Roundtable, November 2, 2010 |
| Building Profits (CFMA), Get Your Claim Right – Anatomy of a Successful Claim, September/October 2009 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors, Davis-Bacon seminar, October 21, 2009 |
When I’m not working…
I most enjoy spending time with my wife and sons, playing sports, building Legos, and reading with them. As a sports fan, I follow the KC Royals religiously and love to follow my alma mater in both football and basketball.