Meet the JANAS Team

We are dedicated professionals who bring financial knowledge, transactional experience, and managerial talent to middle market companies and to divisions of large corporations. The Janas Team works for the success of its clients.

Officers

R. Carter Freeman, CMC Chairman and CEO Pasadena and Hong Kong Offices Carter's services are particularly valuable because of his wide range of experience and his ability to 'ask the right questions and find appropriate answers.' - Read more	Richard E. Gregerson President Pasadena Office Dick brings a combination of financial savvy, operational excellence and creativity to consistently provide expanded returns for clients. - Read more
Kern Kwong, Ph.D. Chairman – Asia Pacific Pasadena and Hong Kong Offices Kern understands how to complete transactions and negotiate manufacturing contracts in an international environment. - Read more

Consultants

Christopher Ball
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Chris identifies winning strategies for growth and successfully executes critical negotiating tactics.

Joseph M. Feig
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Joe is adept at identifying accounting and operational issues and advising clients as to resolutions.

Larry Gerbrandt
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Larry is a proven leader in providing business valuations, independent market research, forecasting, and expert witness testimony for clients.

Michael A. Givens
Managing Director
Honolulu Office
Mike is an accomplished manager and consultant. He is skilled at recognizing operational problems and implementing solutions.

Edgar Johnson
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Ed brings a depth of management skills to his clients along with experience in marketing, turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions.

Robert L. Moore
Management Consultant
Honolulu Office
Bob has broad knowledge of the Visitor Industry and affiliated businesses both as a consultant and an operator.

Chris L. Owens, DDS
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Dr. Owens' specialty is his ability to identify future trends and market conditions to help clients stay ahead of the curve and the competition.

David Ellis, CPA
Tax Consultant
Pasadena Office
David maintains his knowledge of income tax laws on a current basis as laws and regulations change. He understands and resolves complex tax issues.

Consultants

Michael K. O’Connell
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Michael is a skilled investment banker who understands complex financial structures and assists his clients with implementation.

Michael G. "Mike" Poma
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Mike is a skilled communicator whose knowledge helps client companies improve operations and profitability.

Hugh Scheffy
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Hugh provides invaluable support to creditor committees and effects enhanced returns as a financial advisor.

Wu Jun
Managing Director
Guangzhou and Hong Kong Offices
Wu Jun has a substantial understanding of personal and manufacturing processes in China. He brings more than 20 years of experience to companies in China and Hong Kong.

Associate Consultants

Gregory J. Lunde, CMC
Senior Consultant
Pasadena Office
Greg applies his technical and financial skills to servicing client needs.

E. Michael Shays, CMC, FIMC
Managing Director
Pasadena Office
Michael helps management reach breakthrough solutions and achieve implementation by focusing on what must be achieved instead of what is wrong and what caused it.