Strategic Communications
Discussing Iranian Naval Ships – A Threat to U.S.?
Voice of Pentagon on 9/11
Contributor at Fox News
Teacher of Messaging
Recommendations
– Ron Route, Senior VP Burdeshaw Associates LTD, Maritime Sector, Bethesda, MD“Compelling professional speaker and consultant. Delivers cogent and succinct points highlighting key leadership and crisis management tenants. He delivers more than information, he delivers solutions.”
– D. John Wildfong, VP Aviation Systems, Lockheed Martin Corp., Arlington, VA“John is an exceptional crisis management/communications expert and consultant. He ably bridges our needs with that of our clients providing valuable feedback and insights on highly technical and visible major programs. He is value added for our corporation.”
– Eric Johnson, Chairman & CEO Adara Networks, San Jose, CA“Consummate authority on speaking about leadership issues and crisis management. Has been there and done it himself and speaks about it in a compelling way. Should be required material for every CEO.”
– Don Davis, National Football League Players Association, Player Advocate, Washington, DC“Delivered effective keynote address to National Football League Players Association annual board meeting to rave reviews. Superb professional speaker delivering to the point and practical lessons on leadership for issues affecting professional football players facing labor issues with owners.”
– Stuart McNish, President and Owner, Oh Boy Productions & On Message Media, Vancouver, BC“John is an eloquent speaker with vast experience in leadership, crisis management, and media engagement. He has not only dealt with it first hand in leadership positions but also teaches it to international audiences. His presentations prepare executives for the inevitable challenges they face that help shape opportunities for success. He is a thought leader, motivational professional speaker, and effective media training teacher in delivering important lessons for executives.”
– Bill Belichick, Head Coach of the New England Patriots“John is uniquely qualified in media training, crisis management, and as a professional speaker due to his extensive background and experience. He offers insights and practical solutions based on first hand expertise others miss in the theoretical or academic. He comes with a reputation of high achievement and credibility when he speaks. John is a professional worth listening to.”
– George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States“I want to be on the record…because of my high regard for Admiral Stufflebeem…a hard worker and, all in all, a good man…a man of integrity”
– General Richard B. Myers, US Air Force (retired), former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff“He was smart and showed great insight in addressing the challenges before us…he brought clarity and innovation to our discussions.”
– General James L. Jones, USMC (retired), former Commandant, US Marines Corp, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and National Security Advisor, the White House“Performance exemplary in every respect…was the voice of reason to the many national and international missions assigned.”
– Admiral Michael G. Mullen, US Navy, former Chief of Naval Operations and current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff“Impeccable example in professional performance, self-discipline, and incomparable execution.”
– Matthew C. Dolan, Esquire, Ethics counselor“One of the best officers I have had the opportunity to serve…thoughtful but decisive.”
– Ambassador Alfred Hoffman, Jr, former US Ambassador and Florida businessman“He is the finest executive I have ever met in a leadership position from my military years, my years in business and running a major corporation, or years in the service of the State Department.”





