John has been the Executive Director for Film Florida since 2016 and manages the day-to-day operations of the non-profit after spending 20 years working in the industry. In previous roles John has been responsible for day-to-day operations, finance, and marketing strategies. John started in operations for the Walt Disney Company and helped Orlando-based IDEAS transition from Disney to an independent corporation and was instrumental in the transformation and growth of the company for 18 years. After graduating from Purdue University, John worked in the live entertainment industry managing a staff of 300+ for an outdoor music and entertainment venue in the Chicago area before moving to Florida to join Disney where he received Disney’s rare and highly respected Partners In Excellence award. Additionally, John is the host of the Film Florida Podcast and the monthly professional development series, Film Florida Friday.