John is recognized as a leader in business and new market development, innovative thinking and forming partnerships.  He joined Davidoff Communications in fall 2008 from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America where he was National Director of Marketing.  At Davidoff, he implements strategies enabling companies to recognize and capitalize on new opportunities. 

He is a recognized public speaker and a valued participant in health and wellness initiatives across the country.  He worked with Special Olympics, ILH, L’Arche, Seguin Services and the Alzheimer’s Foundation.  John is a core member of Building a Healthier Chicago; the model coalition between Health and Human Services, the American Medical Association and the City of Chicago Department of Health.  He actively contributes to the chamber of commerce health and wellness committees in Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles.  And in 2008, John accepted an invitation to join the patient advisory committee for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.   He is one of 51 selected for the 2004 Leadership Washington program.

John graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Psychology and Social Relations, specializing in mindfulness and attenuation. He is currently working on his PhD in Human Development and uses a combination of academic inquiry and professional experience to support nonprofit and corporate clients. 

John is married to Dr. Nancy Bryan and lives in Chicago’s south loop.  After a two sport collegiate career, he still plays  numerous sports, coaches and directs Special Olympics events, and officiates Track and Field for the NCAA and USA Track and Field.   John is currently a director on three diverse boards including the Harvard Club of Chicago, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and the Contemporary School of Glass Art (founding board member).