Gordon Short has over 20 years of public accounting experience in tax compliance, planning, research, and merger and acquisition diligence, as well as estate and tax planning for high net-worth individuals and businesses. As Managing Director of Business Development, Gordon develops and manages the GBX Group’s relationships with CPA and Financial advisory firms.  In addition, he supports the government advocacy group in building relationships with local, state, and federal officials. 

Gordon was formerly Tax Director at Thornhill Financial. He previously served as Chief Investment Officer for the State of Ohio in the Office of the State Treasurer. In addition, his work experience includes Ernst & Young, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ciuni & Panichi, Inc., and SS&G Financial Services.

Gordon currently serves as a councilman for the City of Strongsville, Ohio, where he chairs the Economic Development Committee and co-chairs the Finance Committee. Additionally, he is a board member of the Southwest General Health System, Strongsville Education Foundation where he serves on the Finance Committee, and is a member of the Small Business Council of America. 

A licensed CPA and attorney in the State of Ohio, Gordon received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting from John Carroll University, and his JD from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University.