John Nicholson has been a member of the Vortex Consulting team since 2008. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from SUNY Geneseo. Early in his career, John worked in the tax division of a large regional accounting firm, where he performed critical tax compliance and planning services for major corporate clients.

At Vortex, John has great creative freedom in problem solving and in taking on new challenges. He oversees all accounting and financial operations within the organization. Daily responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, financial statements management, and much more. In early 2022, John was promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer, further developing his role in supporting company growth and expansion during his tenure. 

Outside the office, John is an active member of the local community. He is treasurer and on the auditing committees for two low-income/senior nonprofit housing projects. John and his wife have 3 young children, and he participates in coaching and teaching with his kids’ sports teams, including baseball, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. Other hobbies include traveling, golf, woodworking, and pursuing additional volunteer opportunities.