Jon J. Shoop serves as the Office Managing Partner for the Cleveland, Ohio office and leads the Firm’s Midwest Consumer & Industrial Products Team.

Jon has over 20+ years of experience serving manufacturing, distribution, and service business clients throughout Ohio. He delivers value to clients by providing external audit and attest services, tax planning, and advisory services such as strategic planning, outsourced CFO services, and mergers and acquisition consulting.

Prior to joining the Firm, Jon honed his skills as a manager in external financial reporting for a Cleveland-based manufacturing company, following a managerial role in the Audit practice of a global accounting firm. There, he was instrumental in managing fieldwork teams for PCAOB and private company audits, focusing particularly on the manufacturing and distribution industry.

Jon is an active participant in industry leadership through his involvement with civic programs and a commitment to continuous process improvement, as evidenced by his Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification. His contributions to the manufacturing community are further exemplified by his role as Treasurer for Manufacturing Works, a Cleveland-based organization dedicated to supporting regional manufacturers.

In addition, Jon has been at the forefront of the creation and ongoing development of Marcum’s National Manufacturing Survey, an annual publication that gathers insights from a wide array of industry professionals across the country.

Michael Fox is a senior business executive with more than 20 years of experience in business management in a variety of industries. Those industries and experiences include manufacturing, software development, database management, systems implementation, project management, marketing, procurement, contract negotiation, customer relationship management, supplier management, economic development, advisory and investment boards, corporate business strategy, and executive leadership.

In 2015, Michael launched a boutique investment firm, Zorro Capital LLC, that focuses on matching small to midsize manufacturing and distribution company owners with up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

His efforts focus on providing streamlined and improved methods for business owners in the Midwest to transition their businesses to a new generation of business managers. These efforts have led to various mutually beneficial business ownership transitions in the region.

Michael is a Cleveland native and enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, and their three children. He is an avid beekeeper, gardener, advocate of Northeast Ohio regional development, and an active real estate investor. He splits his time between Cleveland, Ohio, and Hilton Head, South Carolina.

David Mustin is a vice president of strategic IT consulting at Marcum Technology, responsible for implementing technology projects such as strategic IT roadmaps, IT assessments, system selections, restructuring, and post deal value capture.

David specializes in developing and executing business and IT strategic growth and transformation initiatives. He has an extensive background in formulating and executing technology strategies and digital transformation initiatives.

His industry experience includes work with manufacturing companies, high-tech firms, healthcare providers, life sciences companies, professional service organizations, and nonprofit entities. He works closely with clients to formulate strategic growth and profitability opportunities while also addressing their technology needs.

Chris Peer is the founder, president, and CEO of SyncShow. He’s also an online marketing expert with a passion for integrating marketing and sales strategies.

Chris has over 30 years of experience in B2B online marketing strategies, sales processes, and client communications. He’s also a StoryBrand Certified Guide. Prior to SyncShow, he worked for independent design studios and corporations, including Ernst & Young and American Greetings.

Since its founding in 2002, SyncShow has grown under his leadership to become one of the nation’s fastest-growing B2B online marketing agencies. As a two-time Inc. 5000 winner, SyncShow is the only agency uniquely positioned to drive sales for companies in three industries: transportation and logistics, professional services, manufacturing and distribution.

In 2023, Chris published his book, The Great 8 Pillars: ROI-Driven Marketing for Manufacturing Companies. Having personally experienced and learned from the setbacks and challenges that can accompany inefficient marketing approaches, Chris conceived The Great 8 Pillars framework. This methodology is designed to revolutionize your marketing department, shifting it from being a financial burden to a source of profit. Through the application of world-class marketing best practices, he’s played a pivotal role in the success and expansion of countless companies. This framework inspired the founding of his second company, G8P.