John R. Ezell, CPA, CEPA
Founding Principal and President
333 W. El Camino Real, Suite 210
Sunnyvale, CA 94087-1969
Phone: 800-729-3242
Fax: 800-874-4532
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John R. Ezell, CPA, is the President of ProHorizons Network, Inc. (“ProHorizons”). ProHorizons is a national brokerage and consulting firm specializing in the acquisition, sale, and merger of accounting and tax practices. John has advised hundreds of clients in the merger and acquisition of accounting and tax firms since founding the company in 1995.
John is the principal author of the book, Successful Practice Sales: The Complete Guide to Buying, Selling or Merging Your Accounting, Consulting or Tax Practice. This 200 page book serves as a guide through every nuance of the potentially daunting business transactions, including financing your acquisition to exploring the complete lifecycle of a sale and much more.
He is also a frequent speaker and presents seminars on How to Buy, Sell or Merge Your Accounting Practice throughout the country. This seminar is designed to help owners of accounting and tax practices understand the core issues as they begin to contemplate the sale or purchase of a business.
Previously, John operated his own CPA practice in the Washington, DC area that he successfully sold in 1994. Prior to starting his practice, John worked with two CPA firms in Washington, DC, including BDO Seidman, an international accounting and consulting firm.
John is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in California. He has earned the designation of Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) from the Exit Planning Institute® for completion of their Spring 2009 Program. He is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker. He holds a BS in Accounting from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
John served in the US Marine Corps and was an embassy guard in Moscow and Berlin.
John is married to Jennifer and they have four children. He coaches youth baseball and soccer, and serves his community in a variety of volunteer leadership positions.
Ruth Vera-Cedro
Executive Sales Associate
333 W. El Camino Real, Suite 210
Sunnyvale, CA 94087-1969
Phone: 800-729-3242
Fax: 800-874-4532
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Ruth Vera-Cedro joined ProHorizons in 2004 and has grown into the role of Executive Sales Associate. In this position, she provides service and support to our clients and prospective buyers. Her primary role is as a member of John Ezell’s team supporting our activity in California and the Mid-Atlantic states. Prior to this promotion, Ruth was ProHorizons' Executive Administrative Assistant and Marketing Coordinator. Previously, she was a Marketing Services Coordinator at Sun Microsystems Inc.
Ruth graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in Marketing. While attending Santa Clara University, Ruth played an active leadership role in the multi-cultural community on campus.
Ruth is married to Chris and they have two sons.
Justin Bennett
Office Manager
333 W. El Camino Real, Suite 210
Sunnyvale, CA 94087-1969
Phone: (800) 729-3242
Fax: (800) 874-4532
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Domonique White
Administrative Assistant
333 W. El Camino Real, Suite 210
Sunnyvale, CA 94087-1969
Phone: (800) 729-3242
Fax: (800) 874-4532
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