John Leavy is an accomplished author, consultant, and expert in marketing and administration. He has an extensive background in leading nonprofit organizations and has founded InPlainSite Marketing and ministryTHRIVE. His passion for helping organizations succeed is evident in his mission to provide exceptional online learning experiences for those in ministry. John has consulted and presented for Fortune 100 and 500 companies, with his work and musings spotting in major publications like The New York Daily News and MSNBC.com.

John's educational background includes studying Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and receiving education at Wright College. He has also served on multiple non-profit boards, where he has enjoyed leading as either president, chairman of the board, or as a director doing what he can to help organizations succeed.

As the founder, president, and chairman of the board of the crisis pregnancy center and thrift shop in Illinois and leader of a startup Christian school in Woodland Park, Colorado, John has proved invaluable in launching new organizations. He has also served as a director on the board of an entrepreneurial organization, Middle Market Entrepreneurs, in Colorado Springs.

John's life centers on God, family, church, and community. He believes that his most rewarding times as a volunteer are when he gets to work alongside Kay or one of their children or grandchildren.