John Ickes

Operations Manager | Optimization, Strategy, Growth

John Ickes is an experienced operations and product management professional with a strong background in driving business growth and operational excellence. Currently serving as Operations Manager at Kalon Creative since February 2025, John aligns business strategy with execution and oversees end-to-end operations to support scalability and efficiency. Previously, John held key roles at Common Forge Ventures, including Vice President of Products, where responsibility included guiding product strategy for B2C/B2B SaaS offerings, and Vice President of Software Engineering, focusing on resource optimization and standardization. John’s earlier career at Devnext, Inc. involved roles from Senior Technical Product Manager to CEO, where strategic leadership and customer relations were prioritized. Additionally, John founded E3 Consulting, contributing to significant developments in medical transcription systems. Educational qualifications include a degree from the University of Florida.

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