John is a creative strategist, business thinker, and cultural placemaker with two decades of experience shaping brands across global markets. From luxury fashion houses like Marc Jacobs and Kate Spade New York to emerging ventures John helps root brands in craft, community, and storytelling. His experience spans creative direction, retail development, and digital content strategy, often leading high-stakes projects where innovation meets execution.

Academically, the MBA, MA and BFA programs John has attended deepen his fluency in business strategy, crisis prevention, digital marketing, and civic innovation while reaffirming the commitment to design as a tool for inclusive economic development. Creative strategy and business strategy must work in harmony.

Baltimore fuels purpose. John has worked alongside local government and community organizations to build public-facing platforms, reimagine digital campaigns, and celebrate Baltimore’s layered identity through visual storytelling and urban infrastructure.

Whether leading a campaign, shaping a retail experience, or designing a neighborhood touchpoint, John brings creativity, and conviction to every table.