Jon Hughes

Jon Hughes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital media and content strategy, currently serving as the Strategic Digital Advisor at CRACKYL Magazine since March 2024, where responsibilities include leading digital transformation and online content for a firefighting lifestyle publication. Prior to this role, Jon was the Vice President of Digital Media Communities at Lexipol, overseeing content for key websites in the public safety sector from February 2019 to February 2024. Jon's earlier experience includes over 14 years at Praetorian Digital, with roles such as Vice President of Content and Editorial Director, where oversight included a range of first responder media sites. Early career highlights include account management for prominent clients at Cohn & Wolfe and foundational public relations work at The Hoffman Agency. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.