John is the CFO and co-founder of OTC Mobile Stores. OTC Mobile Stores provides a mobile retail infrastructure that will deliver CMS-approved OTC benefits to underserved communities and immobile individuals. OTC Mobile Stores is the first benefit delivery solution dedicated exclusively to HMO plans and their OTC Benefit Card users, facilitating better access to OTC benefits through home and location delivery.
Prior, he was the founder and CEO of Mark My Media, a digital media start-up focused on bridging the gap between financial education and careers. He remains Chairman of this firm. Previously, John had been COO and CFO of Mantara, a venture-backed technology firm focused on high frequency/low-latency trading platforms. John was Chief Administrative Officer at Mellon Investor Services and President of Mellon Securities through their acquisition by Bank of New York and was part of the integration team. Prior to Mellon, John was the Director of Finance for E*Trade Financial. During his tenure, John was involved in many acquisitions made by E*Trade. Previously, John had been Controller/Chief of Staff for Bank Julius Baer’s US Private banking unit. John started his management career in finance at Spear, Leeds & Kellogg.
John has a BS in Finance from Manhattan College and an MBA from Dowling College, where he currently serves as an Associate Trustee to the Board.
In addition to OTC Mobile, John is a college professor at Mercy College and Molloy College, teaching finance and accounting in the MBA programs at both schools. He is also active in the Boy Scouts, serving as Cub Master for his son’s pack.
