John Thedford

Chairman & CEO at Simple Management Group

John Thedford is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in the finance and retail sectors. Currently serving as Chairman and CEO of Simple Management Group since September 2020, John also founded SMART Financial Operations LLC in November 2016, where John is an author and strategist. As a partner at Initiative Consulting, John provides consulting services to consumer finance and retail companies, focusing on various operational strategies. John has authored "SMART MOVES MANAGEMENT" and served as a board member at Rollins College, aiding entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals. Previously, John held leadership roles as President and CEO of FFI Holdings / La Familia Pawn, where John expanded the business significantly, and as CEO and Chairman of Value Pawn and Jewelry, which grew to over 85 locations. John co-founded RENT-RITE, recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wichita State University.

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