As Vice President of Contractor Services, Matthew is responsible for all lending and finance operations within the EGIA Finance Clearinghouse. He works directly with lending partners and affiliates developing and creating the most up-to-date finance offerings for EGIA’s vast contractor base. In addition, Matthew leads EGIA’s business development strategy, as well as the design and implementation of finance training content.

Matthew has been an integral part of the home improvement finance industry for over 20 years, with stops at American General Finance, Greensky and Renovate America. Matthew attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating with a degree in Psychology.

As the owner of Dynamic Air Consulting, John works with clients on complex indoor air quality issues; and provides in-field coaching to HVAC professionals during the discovery, design, and implementation of IAQ solutions. With over 40 years in the HVAC industry, John has spent time in several industry unions, including those for sheetmetal workers, pipefitters, and the International Union of Operating Engineers. John has also served as Project Manager on large projects at hotels, prisons, water treatment plants, and hospitals. John’s passion for IAQ led him to a year- long pilot study for the South Coast Air Quality Management District installing and testing High Performance Filtration for schools.

Before John started his consulting company, he owned and operated So Cal Air Dynamics, a performance-based HVAC contracting company. Using a unique blend of building science and forensics, and mechanical science, his company helped create clean healthy indoor environments for clients with severe respiratory conditions and compromised immune systems.

During his career, John has held numerous certifications including: Building Science, Indoor Air Quality, EPA Renovator, Residential & Commercial Air Balance, Commercial System Performance, Economizer Specialist, Level 1 Thermographer, and Quality Insulation Installation. John has also been active in trade organizations such as: National Comfort Institute (NCI); the Institute of Heating & Air Conditioning Industries (IHACI); and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA). Currently, John is a Service Trainer for The New Flat Rate, providing onsite coaching to HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies. He is also an Instructor for Amana Brand Business Academy, Goodman Business Toolbox, and Daikin Comfort, teaching the Indoor Air Quality Principles Workshop.