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Transformational marketing executive helping companies reach their full potential through teamwork and resource alignment.

 
  • Experienced

  • Growth Oriented

  • Customer Focused

  • Data Driven

Chief Marketing Officer

Many companies seek executive leadership during transitions, M&A, product launches or simply to complement their management team. John works with executive teams to add proven C-Level leadership when they need it most. A contract, fractional or interim CMO helps solidify strategy, execute plans and build teams.

10 Most Inspirational CMOs - Industry Era, 2021

 

President and Principal

For over 20 years, John has led corporate marketing, product management, and business development teams for innovative, high-growth companies. He started Act 1 Partners to help organizations and teams realize their full potential.

Teacher and Mentor

John stays connected to local colleges and universities as an adjunct professor for graduate-level business programs and a mentor to the next generation of business leaders.

 

Podcaster

John’s Your Marketing Moment podcast highlights breakthrough marketing moments from the people who made them happen. Just a moment of your day to learn about the Marketing Moment from someone else and how listeners can make their own marketing moment.

Investor

Angel investing in start-ups and working with the management teams and boards of those companies.

 

Volunteer and Board Member

Giving back to the community by volunteering and supporting to local charities.

 

“John served as the vice president of marketing for our executive leadership team for nearly 12 years during a time when our company grew annual revenues from $18 million to over $600 million. I have also worked with him on projects as a board member and seen his leadership with Act 1 help a $400 million company make critical branding decisions through an efficient and thoughtful process. John is a good listener who asks the right questions of all stakeholders. He blends in-depth market research with powerful storytelling to help a company find its brand and voice in the marketplace.”

Dudley Slater

Former CEO of Integra Telecom and Author of Fusion Leadership: Unleashing The Movement of Monday Morning Enthusiasts

Let’s explore how I can help your business reach its full potential.

 

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