Our Team

The JWI Core Team

Jolene has almost 20 years of finance and accounting experience and more than 15 years of restructuring experience.  She has served in the role of Trustee, Expert Witness, Financial Advisor, Valuation Consultant and Forensic Consultant. Jolene leads most of JWI’s client matters.

Hal Kennedy

Managing Director

Hal has over 25 years of experience in investment banking, specialized in restructuring advisory and distressed finance. He has represented companies, creditors, equity holders and investors in both out-of-court and in-court restructuring. Hal co-leads most of JWI’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring client matters with Jolene.

Cliff Sowell, PhD

Senior Economist

Cliff has over 40 years of consulting, research and teaching experience in various fields of economics. Cliff co-leads most of JWI’s Forensics & Litigation and Strategic Management Advisory client matters with Jolene. 

Chris Rahne, CPA, CFA

Senior valuation analyst

Chris has more than 30 years of consulting experience in international transfer pricing studies and analyses, APAs, and valuation of Financial Instruments and Business Interests. He leads most of the analyses for JWI’s Litigation and Forensics clients. 

Kim Loh, C.A.(M), ACCA

Senior Accountant

Kim has more than 20 years of public accounting and corporate controller experience. She analyzes accounting and banking transactions on our Forensic & Litigation matters. She is also responsible for JWI’s internal audit and accounting controls.  

Gregory Sowers

Director OF OPERATIONS

Greg has over 25 years of business management experience.
He manages JWI’s operations, marketing and communications, and assists with research, due diligence, and marketing presentations for the firm.

The JWI Community of Experts

There are almost 20 professionals who are members of the JWI Community of Experts.  These specialized legal, financial and accounting professionals allow us to scale up very quickly and gain access to specialty knowledge areas when needed.  Even though these professionals are not listed on our website, they are valuable members of the firm and most have worked with us for many years.  We are grateful for the expertise and dedication that the JWI Community of Experts bring to our client matters to help us go above and beyond in achieving successful outcomes for our clients.

Innovative Insights Create Infinite Possibilities

Going Above and Beyond