john burke

John Burke has a diverse work experience spanning over 30 years. john has held various roles in sales, business development, coaching, and management in industries such as sports, construction, coaching, sales, education, and logistics.

Most recently, John served as Vice President of Sales and Vice President of the West Region at SPRINTURF, starting in 2019. Prior to that, they held the same positions at Act Global Ltd. since 2017.

Before their roles at Act Global, John was a Regional Sales Manager at AstroTurf in 2016. From 2014 to 2016, they worked as a Territory Sales Manager at Valley Precision Grading, Inc., where they were responsible for business development, customer service, and key sales presentations. During the same period, John also worked as a Regional Territory Manager at AstroTurf West Distributors Ltd.

From 2012 to 2014, John served as a Business Development Manager at Hellas Construction, Inc., working with a team to win new business in sports construction. Previously, they held the position of Director of Sales, Western Region at AstroTurf from 2008 to 2012, generating high-profile projects for the company. Before that, they were the Director of Sales, Western United States at Shaw Sportexe from 2005 to 2008.

Additionally, John has experience in coaching, having served as the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Guilford College from 2003 to 2005 and at Greensboro College from 1990 to 1995.

Throughout their career, John has demonstrated expertise in sales training and management, negotiations, performance management, business growth and development, P&L, talent acquisition, coaching, and leadership. john is a valuable asset for organizations seeking strategies for increasing value to customers and competing against low-cost providers.

John Burke attended Ohio Northern University from 1984 to 1985, where they studied Business Administration and Management. john then transferred to Guilford College and completed their Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Sport Management from 1986 to 1988.