Prior to joining DDCA in 1997, John founded, operated, invested in, and advised a number of highly successful marketing services and communications companies. John’s most recent business venture was co-founding Resonate Networks, which allows advertisers to target audiences based on values, attitudes, and beliefs.

John also founded Direct Impact in 1988, an organization which later became one of the nation’s leading provider of grassroots lobbying and public education campaigns, serving major corporations, trade associations, government agencies, and ad hoc issue coalitions. As Chairman and CEO, he established a dominant market position for Direct Impact through innovations in service line, pricing, and business structure.

In July 1997, John made a major investment in Democracy Data & Communications (now known as DDC Advocacy). He served as Chairman from July 1997 through September 1999 and continues to serve on the Board of Directors.

John graduated from Harvard College in 1978 with an A.B. degree, Cum Laude in Government. From 1977-1979, he served as National Chairman of the College Republican National Committee. He is a father of three and currently resides in Alexandria with his wife Kirk.