John Lothman

Class Year

’08

Current home

Roeland Park, Kansas

Major(s)

International Political Economy

Current Position

Senior Manager at Ernst & Young LLP (EY Consulting);
Owner of McLain’s Market/Bakery

John Lothman ’08, a Carthage Lincoln Scholarship recipient, is a senior manager at EY Consulting, where he displays leadership of national consulting practices that focus on cost excellence.

John is also the owner of McLain’s Market/Bakery, a business that has expanded from one location to five and that has grown from four employees to almost two hundred.

What have you enjoyed most about your career?

“I enjoy taking on complex challenges amidst a constantly changing environment and helping clients improve performance significantly.”

How did Carthage prepare you?

“In my collegiate career, I was able to develop leadership traits quickly through active involvement, critical thinking concepts, and teaming.”

How has your liberal arts education benefitted you?

“My liberal arts education gave me the skills to think critically in a business environment, which has been crucial in owning and helping set strategy for McLain’s as the business expands.”