John offers more than 30 years of strategic communications expertise helping guide companies, industry associations, non-profits and federal agencies through high-stakes challenges and opportunities. At Stratacomm, he leads teams and serves as a trusted advisor to clients. He’s also oversees the agency’s People & Culture Department, championing a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive. 

With deep, sector-specific expertise in transportation, infrastructure, supply chains, energy and sustainability, John has led and supported countless integrated communications, advocacy-focused and highway-safety campaigns. His clients include multiple agencies within the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Energy, The Aluminum Association and Rolls-Royce defense aviation, among others. He blends industry insight with creative strategy to deliver measurable impact – whether enhancing reputations, shaping policies, or even saving lives.   

John is also a seasoned crisis communications expert and leads risk management and related planning for Stratacomm clients. He’s helped organizations prepare for crises and maintain their operations and credibility under intense pressure situations involving COVID-related communications with essential workers, the potential closing of a university, labor strikes, public safety involving loss of life and more. Earlier in his career, John served as lead spokesperson and speechwriter for the U.S. DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration, managing media relations onsite at major rail crashes and earning the agency’s highest annual award to an individual employee. He also led media relations for the Association of American Railroads.  

John serves on the PR Council’s board of directors. He holds a Master of Arts in Public Communication from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wheeling Jesuit University.