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John Gilmore
Advertising Executive - Consultant - NFL Retired - Speaker - Working with organizations and entrepreneurs to turn ideas into strategy, and strategy into action.
John Gilmore is a former NFL player turned successful business executive and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Brandthumb, a boutique marketing agency focused on building brands and developing innovative strategies.12
Gilmore played 10 years in the NFL, primarily with the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.12 He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft after playing college football at Penn State University, where he was a team captain and received the Hall Foundation Award as the Outstanding Senior.12
After his NFL career, Gilmore transitioned into business and marketing. He founded Brandthumb, where he leverages his experience and network to connect clients with marketing experts, business professionals, and influencers.1 Since 2017, he has also served as a live pregame analyst for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' radio network.1
Gilmore is known for his commitment to social responsibility and community support. He has received several awards, including the NAACP Community Impact Award and the Penn State Alumni Achievement award.1 He serves on the board of directors for Family Resources, a Florida-based nonprofit, and co-founded the Gilmore | Henne Community Fund, which revitalizes parks and recreational facilities in Berks County, Pennsylvania.2
John Gilmore resides in Tampa, Florida with his wife Rebecca and their children Grayson and Lilliana.2 His LinkedIn username is john-gilmore-jr-21027b5a.3