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John Backes

Chief Financial Officer at Blue Sky The Color of Imagination

John Backes has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. John currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Blue Sky The Color of Imagination since December 2021, where they previously served as the VP Finance from April 2016 to December 2021. Prior to this, John worked at Ingram Micro as a Senior Treasury Manager from May 2007 to March 2016, and as a Treasury Manager from January 2004 to May 2007. John also gained experience as a Treasury Manager at GeoLogistics from March 2000 to June 2003. Before that, they worked as a Senior Portfolio Analyst at GATX from March 1999 to March 2000. John began their career at Arthur Andersen as an Auditor from December 1995 to July 1998.

John Backes has a diverse education history. John pursued an MBA in Finance from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, they attended Seton Hall Prep, but no specific start or end year is provided for this education. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting/Finance from the University of Arizona, although the start and end years for this education are not mentioned. Lastly, John Backes has a connection to the United States Military Academy at West Point, but no specific details regarding their degree or field of study are available.

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Timeline

  • Chief Financial Officer

    December, 2021 - present

  • VP Finance

    April, 2016