John Vander Meer

John Vander Meer has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. John currently works at Carefeed as the Regional Director of Business Development since December 2022. Prior to that, they were the Director of Business Development at Champion Care, LLC from September 2020 to October 2022.

One of their notable roles was serving as the President and CEO of WHCA/WiCAL, where they were responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational leadership of a trade association representing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. John reported directly to the Board President and the Board of Directors, overseeing the organization's progress on strategic priorities and value proposition.

John also has experience in communications, having served as the Director of Communications for WHCA/WiCAL and managing editor at Continuum Magazine. In these roles, they handled internal and external communications, including drafting press releases, membership communications, and website content.

Before their work in healthcare, John had experience in government and political campaigns. John served as a Chief of Staff and Committee Clerk in the Office of Wisconsin State Representative Kim Hixson and worked as a Legislative Aide for Rep. Joe Parisi and Rep. Gary Hebl. Additionally, they held positions in communications and public policy coordination at the Wisconsin Department of Justice and interned at the Office of Governor Jim Doyle.

Overall, John Vander Meer has a rich and diverse background with experience in business development, healthcare, communications, government, and political campaigns.

John Vander Meer has a diverse education history. John obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Media Studies from Calvin University from 1997 to 2001. In 1998, they completed a certificate program in Political Science and Economics at Georgetown University's Fund for American Studies Institute on Political Journalism. John further pursued their studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2000, where they completed the Hansard Scholars Programme Certificate in Political Science and Economics. Finally, from 2004 to 2006, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs, where they earned a Master's degree.