John Funk

John Funk has extensive work experience in journalism, with a focus on energy issues and utilities. John worked as a Midwest Bureau Chief at RTO Insider LLC since February 2021. Prior to that, they were a Contributing Writer at Utility Dive, Energy News Network from August 2020 to February 2021. From 2019 to 2021, they were self-employed. Earlier in their career, they worked at The Plain Dealer as a Utility and Energy Reporter from 2001 to 2019. John also worked at The Plain Dealer as a Politics Reporter, Higher Education Writer, and Assistant City-Metro Editor from 1990 to 1996. John started their career as a Politics Writer at The Akron Beacon Journal from 1985 to 1990.

John Funk has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University, where they studied literature, economics, and art and architectural history. The specific dates of their education are not provided.