Executive Advisory

Specializing in strategy execution and business advisory, we partner with business leaders as your strategic executive advisor and business coach. We transform organizations through Business Advisory, CFO Advisory, Executive Facilitation, and Strategic Planning

Who is Executive Advisory for?

As executive advisor, we help our business owner and management team clients achieve what’s possible. Our clients are innovative, progressive, and visionary through their continuous growth mindset. Embracing innovative change, they are open to constructive feedback, committed yet balanced, authentic and visionary, and embrace open communication.

What is the Executive Advisory Process Like?

John Minnich, LLC is your trusted executive advisor and business coach. We advise business leaders on business performance and strategy.

Executive Advisory – It’s All About YOU

With our executive advisory approach, we form a deep understanding of you and your business aspirations. We help you navigate and lead your business.

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Core Values

Authentic Balanced Committed Connected Growth-Minded Innovative Open-Minded Progressive Visionary

What We Do

Specializing in strategy execution and business advisory, we partner with business leaders as your strategic executive advisor and business coach. We transform organizations through business advisory, CFO advisory, executive facilitation, and strategic planning.

Our Process
Through business advisory, we help you focus, clarify, and execute your strategic goals.

Who We Serve

We partner with business leaders to create a strategic competitive advantage driving business value and growth.

Our Ideal Client

Our Ideal Organization Client
+ Culture of growth
+ Innovative
+ Visionary
+ Open to constructive feedback

Our Ideal Coaching Client
+ Current or aspiring executive leadership team member
+ Continuous growth mindset
+ Embrace innovative change
+ Open to constructive feedback
+ Committed yet balanced
+ Authentic and visionary
+ Open communication

Why Choose Us

The process is really about you and your organization. We see ourselves as a catalyst to help you and your organization propel growth and greater success.

Services

Business Advisory – Transform Your Operations
Advising Business Owners and Executives Helping You Achieve Organizational Excellence

CFO Advisory – Transform Your Business
Helping Benchmark and Improve Financial Performance

Executive Facilitation – Transform Your C-Suite
Facilitating C-Suite Sessions and Peer Groups to Enhance Teams

Organizational Strategy – Transform Your Future
Assessing Performance and Recommending Solutions to Improve Processes and Outcomes

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The process is really about you and your organization. We see ourselves as a catalyst to help you and your organization propel growth and greater success.

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Your Most Trusted Business Executive Advisor

Organizational Strategy Plans

Strategy

Annual Strategic Review
Roadmap, Projects and Actions
Quarterly Review/Coaching
Financial Modeling
Performance/Drill Down

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Strategy Plus

Annual Strategic Review
Roadmap, Projects and Actions
Quarterly Review/Coaching
Financial Modeling
Performance/Drill Down

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Strategy Pro/Premium

Annual Strategic Review
Roadmap, Projects and Actions
Quarterly Review/Coaching
Financial Modeling
Performance/Drill Down

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About John Minnich, Executive Advisor

John Minnich, MAcct, CPA, CGMA coaches and consults with business leaders on business performance and strategy. John also facilitates executive peer group sessions.

He has served in several leadership roles including C-suite as CFO, president of Financial Executives International-Fort Wayne, and Indiana CPA Society leadership council. In addition to a career in business, John has facilitated sessions as MBA faculty with Purdue University Fort Wayne. He earned graduate and undergraduate degrees, magna cum laude, in accounting from Manchester University. John’s credentials also include Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant.

Meet John

Testimonials

“John Minnich is an intelligent businessman and experienced educator, as a Chief Financial Officer and as a University Professor. I have known John for several years. He has integrated a diverse set of skills to develop an essential resume. I am also impressed with the level of John’s activity across Fort Wayne, giving back to the community as a Board Member at various organizations including Junior Achievement.”

“John is someone I trust, and someone that I know will represent the quality of work that adds value and improves upon what has previously been done.”

“It is rare to find someone as knowledgeable and dedicated to their work as John Minnich. During my time at Indiana Tech, John demonstrated that he was dedicated to helping those that are around him; students, the university, the business community, and not-for-profit organizations in the area. As I continued into my professional career, John and I crossed paths on a local Board we both serve on, and he selfishly agreed to help guide me through some professional development and career placement. I would recommend John to any of my colleagues when it comes to learning more or developing their skillset in the field of accounting and business strategy.”

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{I have never met a man more dedicated to learning than John Minnich! While at Concordia Lutheran High School, I saw him not only dive headfirst into understanding the uniqueness and quirks of parochial school, but into learning fundraising and all he could about the charitable, nonprofit world as well. It was hard keeping up with him and his latest class/certification! His planning and willingness to know an organization inside and out will be an asset to anyone.{

Jon Dize

Fundraising Coach, Mentor & Director of Advancement, The Lutheran Schools Partnership

{I have known John for many years and worked with him on Indiana CPA Society activities. He has always been an active participant who contributes to the success of those activities. I wouldn't hesitate to work with him in the future.{

Richard Wheeler

Owner, Wheeler & Associates, PC

{It is rare to find someone as knowledgeable and dedicated to their work as John Minnich. During my time at Indiana Tech, John demonstrated that he was dedicated to helping those who are around him; students, the university, the community, and not-for-profit organizations in the area. As I continued into my professional career, John and I crossed paths on a local Board we both serve on, and he selflessly agreed to help guide me through some professional development and career placement. I would recommend John to any of my colleagues when it comes to learning more or developing their skillset in the field of accounting and business strategy.{

Nathan Kolmerten

Senior Accountant, Paragon Medical

{John Minnich is an intelligent businessman and experienced educator, as a Chief Financial Officer and as a University Professor. I have known John for several years. He has integrated a diverse set of skills to develop an essential resume. I am also impressed with the level of John's activity across Fort Wayne, giving back to the community as a Board Member at various organizations including Junior Achievement.{

Rex Peters

Global Sales Manager, Fort Wayne Metals

{I have known John as a client for about 3 years. He has shown himself to be an experienced and dedicated professional. He is generous in whatever he undertakes.{

Cindy Stehlik

Senior Sales Executive, PrimePay

{I have enjoyed getting to know John, and I'm consistently impressed with his ability to develop positive, warm relationships in multiple communities: Manchester University; the Indiana CPA Society; the Ft. Wayne chapter of Financial Executives International; and throughout the greater Ft. Wayne business community. John seems genuinely motivated to serve, and I think of him as one of the "Go-Givers."{

Terry Bush

Director, Kruggel Lawton CPAs

{I have worked with John in the past as member of the finance committee of a non-profit board. He has strong analytical skills and is clearly knowledgeable when it comes to financial statements, including matters relating to budgeting. He has provided great insight in working out solutions for complicated matters. I have found John to be very attentive to details and consider him a valuable resource.{

Gary Windmiller

Vice President, Senior Trust Advisor, PNC Wealth Management

{John is a generous volunteer, skilled connector, and talented professional. He is always willing to share what he knows, make introductions, and lend his time and knowledge to worthy causes. If you're not yet connected to John, I'd encourage you to get to know him.{

Anthony Juliano

VP, Account Service & Business Development, Asher Agency

{I have had the pleasure of working alongside John in a variety of ways: as a faculty member at Indiana Tech, as a member of the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne (Downtown), and on a variety of community initiatives. John is someone I trust, and someone that I know will represent the quality of work that adds value and improves upon what has previously been done. His energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, and spirit of service is changing our community for the better!{

Staci Lugar Brettin

Associate Professor of Marketing and Management, Indiana Tech

{John and I have gotten to know each other more in the past year since leading the membership development committee for our Fort Wayne chapter of FEI. John's willingness to listen & learn, his pleasant demeanor, and his growth leadership style has contributed to the monumental success of our chapter. My conversations with John are always meaningful and I walk away feeling a sense of appreciation and value.{

Matt Fortney

CFO | Past President, Pizza Hut of Fort Wayne | Financial Executives International-Fort Wayne

{John and I completed a leadership training series together, and John's professionalism, business acumen, and friendly disposition set him apart as a natural leader and engaging teammate. I would love to work with or for John!{

Mike Ripley

Employee Benefits Consultant, Hylant

{I have known John since college and we have kept in touch over the years. His desire for continuing to learn new skills, be involved in the community & profession, and pursuit to give back to others is inspiring. John lifts up those around him and always continues to seek new ways to add to his versatility as a professional.{

Travis Penrod

VP / Chief Financial Officer, ProFed Credit Union

{I was a client of John's firm while he worked for the public accounting firm of DWD. He was dedicated to outstanding customer service at that time. I have seen him continue to grow academically and professionally. And, he's just a nice guy!!!!{

Doug Worthington

Retired CFO, Retired

{John is an extremely cooperative and insightful person. He knows his product and he will go the extra mile to see that things are working well.{

Lynn Means

Payroll/Accounts Payable Coordinator, McKinley Hall, Inc.

{John is a great person to work with. He is very knowledgeable and helped us immensely to get the Sage software up and running.{

Toni Lach

Purchasing Manager, Geminus Corporation

{John facilitated several trainings on Sage/MIP software for our company. He was very knowledgeable, helpful, and willing to walk us through our issues. We are lucky to have him available as a consultant!{

Donna Stefansky

Finance Director, Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo

{John has provided excellent accounting and MIP support to the Indiana Perinatal Network for several years. He is quick to respond to our requests and explains the material and processes in a way that is understandable to all. Without hesitation, I highly recommend John.{

Leah York

President, Talbott Talent

{John is great to work with, he is both personable and knowledgeable. Whenever I have a question about creating, processing, or producing something in our accounting software, he is quick to respond with patience and expertise.{

LaShawnda Flowers

Vice President of Finance and Administration, United Way of Saint Joseph County

{John Minnich has served our organization as a software consultant on many projects as well as on-going support of our accounting software. He has consistently delivered an excellent product for a great price. We will continue to use his services. David Gregory, Michigan Humane Society{

David Gregory

Senior Vice President, Newport ONE

{I worked with John collaboratively on several projects. He consistently invested himself in the project at hand, acquiring the appropriate technical knowledge in order to make the project a success. John definitely takes pride in making sure every outcome is optimal and will do what is necessary to get there. A thirst for knowledge and growth, coupled with diligence and follow complemented with a cheerful and positive outlook.{

Chris Ashby

Vice President of Product Management, NWEA

{I cannot recommend John highly enough, his high level of personal integrity and professionalism, combined with a unique combination of technical acumen and an in-depth understanding of accounting systems, makes John a valuable asset. It was a pleasure working with him in the past, and I welcome any opportunity to work with him again in the future. Stacy Swingley, CTO Altitude Technologies LLC{

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