Chris Howard
Chris Howard
CFO
Northeast Ohio
About
Chris is a Principal with FocusCFO providing fractional CFO services to SME’s in the Cleveland/Akron area. He has over 40 years business operations experience across sales, marketing, technology, operations and financial areas. Chris and his wife, Fleur, live in Gates Mills, OH.
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Other Interests
- Something most people don't know about me: Member of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable
- Passionate about: Family history and genealogy
- Favorite way to spend time: Exercise and working out, especcially swimming (I was a competitive swimmer from age 7 through college, though now I swim very slowly!)
Before FocusCFO
Chris purchased and operated a business for over 12 years, successfully selling the business at a premium. Prior to running his own business he worked in several software businesses with a particular focus on forecasting and operations planning for manufacturing and distribution companies.
Chris received his B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University. He attended the NYU Stern School of Business as part of their MBA program from 1974-1978.
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Guiding entrepreneurs on the climb to building sustainable, transferable business value
Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.
