John Howard

John joined the firm in 2003 and is responsible for the investment activities of HFS Capital Partners.  Additionally, he serves as the Managing Director and Director of Investments of our affiliated wealth management firm, Howard Financial Services, Ltd, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.  In those capacities, John is responsible for general firm oversight and firm investment activities including investment research, due diligence, and portfolio construction.

Prior to joining the firm, John worked for Deutsche Bank Alex Brown providing wealth management and investment services to institutional, corporate and high net worth clients. 

John graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a minor in Business Administration.  He currently serves as an Advisory Council Member of the University of Texas Real Estate Finance Investment center at the McCombs School of Business.