John Zutaut

Chief Financial Officer

THE HOME PLACE:

Park Forest, IL

ABBREVIATED LIFE HISTORY:

Born in a great south suburb of Chicago, IL. Began violating the child labor laws early by lugging and slinging newspapers in the coldest winter months. Transitioned into the world of soft serve ice cream. Ran for a 60 yard touchdown after the opposing team played so dirty they knocked my helmet right off. Broke my ankle on the frozen tundra of a field that year. Toured for a week with Guns N Roses. Worked on a degree in bean counting from California State University, Los Angeles. Began a professional career with Bank of America. Ran a marathon in Cozumel for the Leukemia Society. Let the internet boom open doors to a new professional path. Turned a weeklong Hawaii vacation into a short-lived relocation. Found enlightenment under a palm tree. Worked on a forensic auditing assignment for one of the partnering enterprises of former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca. Spent 16 hours traveling local style on a bus in Thailand. Joined forces with Gavin Smith in the creation of an innovative, nationwide creative marketing and brand activation company. Stood in the ellipse, a few feet from U2 for an amazing performance. Won the heart of an amazing woman.

SIMPLE LIFE PLEASURES:

Marathon running. Exploring the world. Finishing the work. Finding inspiration in my mother. Aspiring to be half the man my father is. Sushi. Chicago style pizza. Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Rebel Without a Cause. U2. Charlie's Angels.

Chief Financial Officer