Acting Vice-President, Operations

2023-2024

John is a consulting principal of the Cannabis Capital Group, where he works with clients in newly legal markets to secure operating licenses in all categories. He also serves as chief investment officer, leading due diligence and cap intro, and leads CCG’s ongoing efforts to establish a first-of-its-kind equity crowdfunding platform for cannabis startups in partnership with Arcview Capital. John is also Chief Strategist at Purpose Brand, an award-winning public relations, brand, marketing and full-service communications agency that is deeply rooted in Chicago. In this role, John helps organizations, brands and companies put purpose into practice—making brands more relevant and stakeholder communities stronger.

John has also been heavily involved with the League in recent years. He has served on the budget committee for the past three years, serving twice as its chair. He also served as a delegate to the LWV National Convention in Denver.