John Francis

John Francis is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as the VP of Sales and Marketing Operations at IZEA, where they lead strategic initiatives to enhance revenue visibility and optimize sales processes. With a strong background in demand generation and audience development, they have built programs from the ground up that have notably increased brand presence and revenue across various organizations, including Sunbelt Rentals and MERGE. John previously held the position of Demand Generation Director at The Business Journals, where they trained regional leadership and marked significant company growth. They earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Santa Barbara.