John brings a rich and diverse marketing background, with experience spanning
both agency and client-side roles. His early career was rooted in the world of major advertising agencies, holding senior positions at Ogilvy & Mather and Foote, Cone & Belding across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. During
this time, he partnered with brands across industries working on iconic names such as IBM, Microsoft, Mattel, Gallo, and Levi’s.

Transitioning to client-side roles, John served as Vice President of Marketing at Gap Inc., where he led innovative marketing strategies for both the Gap and Old Navy brands. He later drove marketing efforts for the unique retail brand World Market, and most recently served as Head of Global Marketing for Simpson Strong-Tie, the global leader in engineered building products.

With expertise across both B2C and B2B landscapes, John is a well-rounded marketer with a proven track record of building brands and driving business growth. He is a guest lecturer at the University of San Francisco and has served
on the board of the City Ballet of San Francisco.

A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, John remains actively involved in the UCSB Communications Mentorship program, helping guide the next generation of marketing professionals.