Meet Our CEO: John Mackel
John Mackel, CPA, has nearly 20 years of experience in public accounting and currently serves as Weaver’s managing partner and CEO. The combination of a tenured career with Weaver, longstanding client relationships and his role as a committed leader in the accounting industry help drive his initiatives and strategy for the firm.
Name: John Mackel
Position: CEO, Weaver
Office Location: Houston, Texas
What’s your favorite thing about Weaver?
Working with so many brilliant hard working friends.
What other CEO’s do you look up to?
There are many but I’ve always been a big admirer of long time Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz. This quote has always stuck with me (I may or may not have stolen this a few times):
What’s the most memorable piece of business advice you have ever received?
To use all of the resources provided by the firm. As a senior, manager or partner you have to delegate to those working with you even when it would be faster to do it yourself. A strong team always wins in the long run.
What is one cause you are passionate about and why?
Cystic Fibrosis – My wife’s sister lost her life long battle to CF 19 years ago. We would love to see a cure in our lifetime so we do our best to raise money and help the CF Foundation each and every year.
What is the last book you read?
On Fire by John O’Leary.
What person (dead or alive) would you most like to have dinner with?
I would love to have dinner with both of my grandfathers. They spent a lot of time with me as a kid and had a big impact on my life. Would love the opportunity to thank them and spend one more night with their love and wisdom.
If you didn’t work in the accounting profession, what would you do?
Without a doubt I would coach high school basketball.
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Several countries in Europe with Italy topping the list.