Damilola ("Lola") Johnson founded Locomotive Financials out of a commitment to helping emerging businesses avoid the costly accounting pitfalls she witnessed throughout her career. By building the right financial foundation from the start, Locomotive helps clients avoid the exhaustive remedial work that comes from disorganized or neglected books. The most time-consuming work for any accounting team is repairing and restarting a company's financials, which is why the name Locomotive resonates: we put you on the right track from day one, so your business can move forward with confidence. We are Locomotive Financials. On Track.

Lola brings 10+ years of accounting experience across large corporations and small businesses in diverse industries, including oil and gas, real estate, healthcare, and educational technology. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Texas Southern University. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Lola serves clients across the country through Locomotive's virtual-first service model.