John continues to advance the firm’s mission of providing clients with the best possible personalized service - a commitment since 1930. Following graduation from the School of Business Administration at the University of Western Ontario in 1973, John achieved his C.A. designation in 1976. John’s compassion for clients’ needs and wisdom gained through experience, especially with family-owned businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, makes him a very valuable advisor. It’s not surprising his clients have come to depend on his unique, one-on-one, understanding approach. John is considered a member of his clients’ management team and is heavily relied upon for advice on a whole spectrum of business decisions. Much more than an accountant, he establishes and nurtures honest, open business relationships with clients, providing value added services. He’s not your typical chartered accountant. But then again, Hilborn Ellis Grant is not your typical accounting firm. With partners possessing a full range of educational and business backgrounds, John is one of the many ways Hilborn Ellis Grant consistently gives businesses a helping hand to succeed.