Jon has substantial and highly relevant political, community, business and financial experience that will be crucial to Government  during this period of major economic concern. No other candidate has Jon's combination of financial training, expertise, and hand's on direct community and political experience at two levels of government. No other candidate has had a front-row seat watching the world's economy and stock markets over recent years as a licensed Financial Advisor, Venture Capital and Corporate Finance expert. No other candidate , has had Jon's training, Licensed and regulated experience in Ethics, Integrity, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention, and numerous other financial industry courses. Prior to entering politics, Jon worked as a trouble-shooter and financial consultant for several years - he is an expert problem-solver. In his practice, Jon focused on helping clients (both private companies and charities) restructure their organizations, enabling them to avoid major financial stress. In addition to consulting, Jon was an instructor of the Canadian Securities Course, and an award-winning President's Council stockbroker with Wood Gundy and HSBC/James Capel
1983 - 2010 Casablanca Video
Jon may best be known as the founder and owner of Casablanca Video Stores which he started in 1983 and which went on to become a 10 time winner of FFWD magazine Readers Choice Award as ‘Calgary's Best Independent Video Store’ and one of 4 finalists of "Alberta Small Business of the Year" Premier's Award, Alberta Chamber of Commerce in 2007.
2006 – 2009 Corporate Finance BLACKMONT CAPITAL INC.
Full service financial advisor with one of Canada’s largest independent I.D.A. investment firms. Offering Bonds, equities, venture capital, private equity, RRSP’s etc. Specialized practice includes commercializing opportunities and sourcing venture capital for new companies, particularly new technologies, as well as Socially Responsible Investing, (SRI), Ethical investing and Alternative Energy investing
1996 - 1998 Corporate Finance JAMES CAPEL/ HSBC SECURITIES
Worked in partnership with an active Branch Manager after my election win and during my transition to politician, to maintain and insure quality communications, service, advice and assistance for the clients with whom I had developed an excellent longer term relationship with.
1994 – 1996 Corporate Finance CIBC WOOD GUNDY
Achieved outstanding returns in the market on behalf of clients and exceeded projected production numbers. Achieved ‘Presidents Council Award’ level during his first year, becoming one of Wood Gundy’s top new brokers across Canada.