Michael J John

Bio

Mr John is a partner at the firm. He combines extensive experience building, leading and managing middle-market consumer companies with an active history of investing in privately-held consumer firms and in real estate. Prior to joining JH Partners, Mr John was President and CEO of City Graphics, a firm he founded and grew to $31 million in revenues in seven years. His experience also includes service as President and CEO of Pacific Lithograph, where he built the company into the largest commercial lithographer in San Francisco. Mr John has also built a successful real estate development practice in Idaho where he has developed over $100 million of projects. Mr John currently serves as Chairman of the boards of AmeriMark Direct, Chef's, Country Home Products, GoSmile and Ouidad. He also serves on the board of Bell Automotive, Image Entertainment and served previously on the board of Bare Escentuals (NASDAQ: BARE). Mr John received a BS from the University of Oregon and also completed the Stanford Executive Management Program. Mr John is a past member of the Northern California Chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization.