John Thorburn is a Board President at Washington Festivals and Events Association. He possess expertise in media relations, marketing, public relations, social media, event planning and 27 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I've worked with John since he joined the NMTA over 9 years ago and watched him grow and adapt to the significant changes in media during his tenure. John has an outstanding grasp of all media formats; from traditional broadcast media to new and emerging trends in the social space. The NMTA/Seattle Boat Show lead the country in use of social media and embracing new technology, John's been integral in the implementations of these initiatives and resulting success." and "John is a brilliant marketer, with a highly creative approach to his work. He is a pleasure to work with, as he is an effective communicator -- always establishing his goals and objectives clearly, and then following through to ensure delivery and measurables. John is never satisfied with the status quo; always pushing the envelope, introducing a fresh approach, and including new technologies in his mix of diverse marketing mediums."