The last 25 years have kept me busy as either CFO/COO or a consultant, turning the finance area at firms into a resource for the rest of the company and helping propel their growth with my strategic and tactical guidance. Since 1992, I have been doing consulting/interim CFO management as head of Value Added Finance Resources, serving emerging clients in a wide range of dynamic industries. I am grateful to often be regarded as Chicago's Corporate Financial Expert.

Since 1992 Value Added Finance has been providing financial consulting services to businesses in the Chicago area region. Over the years, we have helped clients in a wide range of industries to realize greater profits through better management and tracking of their financial resources.

Besides running Value Added Finance Resources, we have been involved in a number of business and civic activities. Click here to learn more about the organizations we actively participate in.

"But, what's really important is not about me, but it is about you. I am here to serve you in whatever way makes the most sense for you. For some of you, it could be through the newsletter. For some, it could be through information about other resources. For others, it could be through a consulting relationship. With the launch of this blog, I hope to become the resource you turn to for financial questions. We'll be covering topics like banking, equity, cash flow, Excel, technology, taxes and more. And if you have a specific question you want answered, just ask!"

Sincerely, Jon Paul