JOHN W. CLARK

Joining Westar Capital in 1995 as a partner, John Clark has extensive operational management experience at both large and small manufacturing companies as well as professional service firms.  As the founding President and CEO of a metal and electronic components producer for military and commercial products, Mr. Clark's leadership marked a period of impressive growth with annual revenues increasing from $24 million to approximately $140 million.  His experience as a principal includes the acquisition of manufacturing and service companies and the successful start-up of three new businesses.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Clark was founder and managing partner of a CPA practice.  The firm grew substantially before merging into Ernst & Young's predecessor firm, where he served as the office's Managing Partner.

Mr. Clark serves on the boards of several Westar portfolio companies.  

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Southern California and is a Certified Public Accountant.