With over 26 years of experience as the CEO and founder of Funds For Learning, John is passionate about empowering transformational growth for a brighter future. He specializes in helping schools and libraries across the USA receive federal E-rate funding for Internet access, a vital service that reduces the digital divide and enhances educational opportunities for millions of students. As a certified E-rate management professional and an EdTech leader, he has been recognized for my contributions to the field by receiving the Kathy Hurley Private Sector Champion Award from CoSN. He serves as a volunteer leader for Entrepreneurs Organization, chairing the Growth Portfolio, and for Great Expectations Foundation supporting educational empowerment. He has been inducted into Cowboy Academy of Industrial Engineering/Management Oklahoma State University, his alma mater, for professional achievements and community service. My guiding principle is to forge opportunities and pathways for growth, innovation, and transformative change.