Work Background
Right after leaving college, John began his career as an officer in the US Army, working as a Helicopter Test Pilot and Aviation Logistician. After leaving the military, John began consulting in market research, market strategy, and product development consulting. His passion for learning and ability to quickly understand new markets and technologies have led to John’s success working in diverse fields from steel manufacturing companies to medical device technology. He has also worked as an advisor to different startup companies and even recently took on a part time executive position with Rest Assured Technologies to provide solutions to dentists who want to practice sleep medicine.
Get to Know John!
When he isn’t researching different markets and strategies, or developing a sleep apnea screening app, John has many interests and hobbies that fill his time! He enjoys spending time with his wife, his six children, and ten grandchildren, while also staying active in his faith by teaching Sunday School and leading the Church Choir. John enjoys listening to music, either sacred, or bluegrass, and loves to stay up to date with current events! Aside from his passion for learning, John is also passionate about running and is an avid sports fan!
Echo Ties
John learned the ropes in market research consulting with Echo’s principal going back 30 years. He has been an integral player and key asset in Echo Strategies’ success in many industries and in many projects. He has been relied on for sensitive competitive intelligence and sophisticated market modeling.
Education
John received his degree in Urban and Regional Planning from The Pennsylvania State University in 1982. He earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Boston University in 1986 while serving in the U.S. Army.