John Ballinger is a founding partner at Part Time Business Partners, CEO at multiple risk management companies in Tennessee and a retired U.S. Army veteran, serving 21 years and achieving the rank of Warrant Officer. John’s primary areas of expertise are risk assessment and mitigation, risk compliance issues and he serves as a legal and claims consultant for multiple corporations. He also advises companies on how to create succession planning for the owner’s business through vehicles like Employee Stock Ownership Plans.

Before starting Part Time Business Partners, John invested more than 20 years reviewing, establishing and implementing risk management programs for different companies throughout varying industries, including airports, trucking and other transportation industries, manufacturing, and colleges and universities.

While helping his clients and maintaining chair positions at various companies, John now channels his efforts toward advising business owners and managers on how to reduce their risk exposure and protect their investments, as well as creating and establishing a culture of personal growth using time-tested and proven leadership fundamentals.