Passionate strategic leader who understands the nuances of people, business priorities, and the high tech industry allowing for accelerated growth. Strong advocate for DEI, being authentic, building a great culture starting with people, and leading business and digital transformation. Management approach is one of intentionality, accepting of diverse thought with robust discussions so that we align as one team. Through business and digital transformation, expect to make the complex simple in catching transformation curves to grow and scale as a customer and industry partner.

Led successful acquisition by NEC. Blue Danube is a start-up company, based in Santa Clara, CA and backed by Sequoia Capital in all three rounds (A, B, and now C). We are focused on RF virtualization that allows global operators to radiate RF energy where you want, when you want it and how you want it. With our breakthrough technology supporting SDN/NFV with disaggregation of the radio, operators will be able to take their scarce spectrum resource and substantially increase its capacity giving consumers pro-choice in the shifting entertainment and media industry as it continues to consolidate with the wireless industry. For those who will be attending Mobile World Congress Americas this week in San Francisco, please look for the tall guy with the smile as I am excited about growing our company and helping operators worldwide in solving their spectrum and video challenges. My mobile remains the same at +1 404.906.2534! All my best and prayers to those in the path of Irma and Harvey! I hope your families are safe as we also remember this day in history with September 11th. Regards, John

Founded nationally in 1919 and locally to Dallas in 1954, Junior Achievement programs offer a wide variety of business people the opportunity to apply their expertise to the educational needs of our communities' students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, in an effective and fun way.During the 2010-2011 academic year, the JA of Dallas-area JA volunteers inspired more than 38,000 students in nearly 2000 classrooms! More than 70% of these students are from economically disadvantage neighborhoods.

Sponsored by the Dallas division of the AHA, the spring gala event is the largest of its kind and is the number one gala event in the nation for the AHA. Proceeds from the Cotes du Coeur go directly to the AHA for cardiovascular research and heart health educational programs. During its 21-year history, Cotes du Coeur has attracted more than 18,000 attendees and has raised more than $18 million.

I am excited to be leading our Global Service Provider (GSP) Mobility domain covering our mobility portfolio (packet core, policy, SON, small cells, SP WIFI, IoT, ePDG, Meraki, Applications, etc…). I like to say I am the "GLOBAL MOBILE” guy! What this means is that I will be focusing on solving our GSP's biggest opportunities and challenges with a focus on driving commercial, technology, and service strategies. Cisco’s domain program is geared to prioritized what our customers want to grow revenue or differentiate the customer experience or optimize the operating environment.

Responsible for Cisco's largest and most complex customer in AT&T setting strategy and leading a team to meet key objectives both short and long term.

Focused on providing insights and guidance in developing a True North strategic vision and execution plan for high tech companies.

Responsible for strategy, business development and sales in creating a disruptive force in the wireless space.

12 year executive career, responsiblities include DSL business resulting in $5B in contract wins and revenue and US mobility business at $500M. Progressive executive career in sales, general management and marketing, Started NA DSL business, started IP executive cross matrix team, led marketing and business development at ANS, and led Alcatel's US Mobility business unit.

The goal of the Broadband Forum is to mass market DSL in every region of the world by 2010. It's mission is to develop technical specifications, end to end architectures, ecosystem partnerships and marketing materials that enable the promotion, delivery and support of profitable broadband products and services. During his tenure on the Board, John was instrumental in the lanuch of DSL networks around the world and also served as an Ambassador for the organization, speaking at numerous trade shows and industry events.