Prior to joining Allen Austin, John co-founded Align Solutions, a start-up e-business professional services company which subsequently went public as Luminant Worldwide. John was instrumental in developing the business which ultimately served numerous Fortune 500 companies including Enron, Halliburton, United Airlines and M&M Mars. John provided necessary leadership in the growth of Align/Luminant from a staff of ten to a nationally based technology solutions company with over 1,200 professionals in eight major markets, and market capitalization exceeding $900 million.

John brings important perspective and industry expertise to his clients including those engaged in professional services, technology, private equity, real estate, management consulting, publishing and hospitality. His practice also includes general management searches across a broad range of industries.

John made a conscious decision to enter the world of retained executive search consulting after long and careful consideration. He viewed it as an opportunity to leverage his long and successful business career while making a significant positive impact on the performance of his clients and the lives of candidates. John chose Allen Austin over other firms because of its commitment to teamwork, quality, process and objectivity; as well as its track record of success and retention.

John's business experience also includes leading and growing a global channel management practice for IHS, the world's leading provider of technical information specific to the energy and process industries. John established significant partnerships and expanded strategic relationships globally at very senior levels with companies such as SAP, Accenture and IBM. Prior to IHS, John had a successful track record with his own consulting practice, JRC Alliances, Inc. Key focus areas included corporate strategic direction, marketing strategies, sales channel development, product commercialization, and executive relationship management. Some of the specific industries in John's practice were Private Equity, Commercial Real Estate Development, and Software. Early in his career, John was a Division Sales Manager at Texas Monthly Magazine, Westin Hotels and for, R.L. Polk.

John resides with his wife and two children in Houston, TX. He is an active and past board member of several professional organizations.