John Halstead

John Halstead has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. John has held roles such as Director of Business Support at the Refinish Distributors Association and as an Independent Consultant at Business Management Support and Consulting. Prior to these positions, they served as the Director of Client Business Support at National Coatings & Supplies, Inc. and Pro Finishes PLUS. Earlier in their career, John was the General Manager and Consultant at Superior Auto Paints / Collision Management Services, where they managed operations and finances and contributed to the establishment of a consulting and training organization for the collision repair industry. John also served as the Controller of Financial Planning at The Carborundum Company.

John Halstead attended the University of South Florida from 1968 to 1974, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management. John then pursued further education at the University at Buffalo from 1974 to 1975, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Financial Planning and Analysis.