Right-Hand Man as War Partner

“It was during this time that the first financial expert joined us as a full-time employee from our auditing firm, Gerald T. Riley. His name was Steve Moynihan, and he was the perfect fit for our growing company. The banks just loved Steve, a brilliant accountant and first-rate guy. He was young (under 30 years old), a full-fledged CPA, and, moreover, a funny bastard with a great sense of humor whom I enjoyed working with immensely. We won so many wars together that he became my right-hand man for another 28 years. We often referred to Steve as the “VP of Other,” as he was capable of handling anything that needed leadership, project management, or oversight. He truly understood the art of the deal – how to finance it, what we should pay for it, and how the banks would structure the financing – and was truly a foundational member of the company.”