John Nee is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Act 1 Partners, a modern consultancy that helps companies elevate their brand and transform their business through market-based solutions. John has a data-driven approach to marketing, building persuasive customer-centric programs, and innovative solutions to help companies reach their full potential. He has a Bachelor of Science from Pepperdine University and an MBA from Portland State University - School of Business. Moreover, he has studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. John has held several executive roles, including Vice President of Marketing at SmartRG, Inc., Vice President, Marketing & Partner Services at SureID, Inc., Investor at Angel Oregon, Board Member at 211 info, Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communications at Integra Telecom, Director, Field Marketing at Integra Telecom, Director, Business Development at Extensis/CreativePro.com, and Sales & Service Manager, Professional Services at IBM/Sequent Computer Systems.