Supporting influencer communities has been the primary motivation for John in his role leading influencer outreach for Kia Motors America. John’s background in American cultural studies and music history has guided his strategy and approach of content via storytelling, which puts the natural talents of bloggers and content creators at the forefront of his partnerships.  In addition to his role in social media, John also contributes to the communications and creative strategy behind Kia’s product launches for traditional automotive and social media.   

John is married to an amazing public school teacher and has two wonderful boys who join in his love of music and Maurice Sendak.