John O'Dell

John H. O'Dell is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with extensive experience in the arts and entertainment sector. Currently serving as the Patron Advancement Officer at The Cleveland Orchestra since March 2019, O'Dell has previously held significant roles, including Director of Marketing & Communications at Michigan Opera Theatre and Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Dallas Symphony Orchestra. O'Dell also provided marketing consultancy as Principal of Marketing Strategy at Fresnel Pointe and has served in various marketing and sales roles across multiple companies, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Graco Children's Products. O'Dell holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati and a BS in Financial Management from Bob Jones University.