John Lowry Spartan Capital is an accomplished leader and seasoned securities industry veteran. As the founder of Spartan Capital Securities, LLC., he has brought his extensive expertise and insight to build a thriving business serving clients across a wide range of industries. Throughout his 25-year career, Lowry has held numerous leadership positions, honing his skills through executive roles in investment banking and strategic business development. He has earned a reputation as an innovative leader with an impressive track record in public and private finance transactions, having raised over $100 billion in aggregate capital throughout his career. Mr. Lowry's experience in various types of transactions is vast, including IPOs, up lists, follow-on offerings, registered direct offerings, CMPOs, at-the-market offerings, PIPEs, traditional private placements, debt offerings, IPOs of SPACs, equity line transactions, and cross-border securities offerings. Furthermore, he has facilitated M&A transactions, including reverse mergers, and provided advisory services to public and private companies. Beyond his work in the securities industry, Lowry is a philanthropist passionate about giving back to those in need. Alongside his wife, Cynthia, he founded the Little John Foundation, which seeks to support children facing medical, emotional, or financial crises. The foundation partners with charities such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), and Save a Child's Heart (SACH). In addition to these organizations, Lowry actively supports causes such as the American Heart Association, Wounded Warrior Project, and American Cancer Society.