THUNDERBIRD LLC
John Downing has a diverse background in accounting and operations, currently serving as an Accounting Specialist at THUNDERBIRD LLC since September 2024. Prior to this role, John was a Store Account Consultant at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design, overseeing accounting activities for multiple stores and creating informative presentations for the accounts receivables team. Additional experience includes positions in various departments at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design, as well as a Lead Line Cook at K1 Speed, where safety and menu development were key responsibilities. John also contributed as a Social Media Manager for UIC Rugby and has a solid foundation in team dynamics and event management through experience in Greek life and at Topgolf. John holds a Business Administration and Management degree from Elmhurst University, earned between 2018 and 2022.
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THUNDERBIRD LLC
At Thunderbird, we are committed to taking American manufacturing companies to greater heights. Our dedicated leadership team is actively engaged in building strategic, long-term growth for Thunderbird companies and establishing them in global markets. Our goal is the ever-ascending prosperity of our acquisitions through continuous improvement and capital investments. Driven by our Active Management Process, our companies achieve higher levels of growth and revenue. When Thunderbird acquires a company, it becomes an integral part of our family. Unlike private equity firms, we invest our own money and actively manage the growth of our companies on a daily basis. Our enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.