John's leadership journey spans across several critical roles, showcasing his expertise in driving commercial success and transformative customer experiences. As the former Chief Commercial Officer of EmpowerMe Wellness, he orchestrated the strategic alignment of Sales, Account Success, and Marketing teams, leveraging over 25 years of sales and CPG-trained marketing acumen to spearhead impactful B2B and B2C acquisition and retention initiatives.

Prior to his tenure at EmpowerMe, John led Consumer Experience & Marketing at Centene Corporation, a Fortune 25 healthcare provider. During his tenure, he led groundbreaking consumer experience in new products (ACA, Medicare), spearheading brand marketing, digital transformation, strategic insights, loyalty & rewards, and corporate creative teams.

During over a decade at Enterprise Holdings Inc., John played a pivotal role in elevating the company's market presence and strategic partnerships. He led comprehensive research, creative development, and strategic brand marketing initiatives across rental, truck, fleet acquisition, and remarketing businesses. Notably, he fostered crucial alliances with manufacturers through innovative co-marketing programs, while also overseeing brand advertising and marketing activities for franchise operations in Mexico and South America.

John's professional journey commenced at Procter & Gamble, where he honed his sales and trade marketing skills, before gaining valuable marketing experience at Nestle/Purina (Puppy Chow) and Bayer/Monsanto (Roundup).

A proud native of St. Louis, John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Business Administration from the John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University, underscoring his commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning.