There were no mysterious offshore accounts and no hidden fortune.

The damage came from ordinary decisions made repeatedly: weak controls, unapproved spending, false explanations, and a manager who believed his good intentions outweighed the need for permission.

Gavin accepted a documented repayment arrangement after both sides obtained financial advice.

We also appointed an independent bookkeeper and required proper authorization for larger transactions.

When the Dalton contract ultimately failed to return, the firm reduced expenses without cutting anyone’s wages.

I worked with the team to develop new client relationships and eventually negotiated a purchase of my shares by an outside partner.