John Hurlahe

John Hurlahe has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. John began their career in 2010 as a Contract Marketing Intern at kNERD.COM, a web 2.0 online band manager. John then worked as an Associate Recruiter at Hudson, where they recruited healthcare IT professionals for contract and direct opportunities. In 2012, they became the Director of Sales, Marketing, and Programming at Allen Park Martial Arts Center, a martial arts instruction school. From 2014 to 2015, they worked as a Sales Support Specialist at Resinate Materials Group, focusing on intelligent reuse of natural resources. John joined Shinola in 2015 and held various roles including Training Operations Coordinator, Training Operations Manager, Brand Experience Operations Manager, and Brand Engagement Manager. John most recently served as the Wholesale Brand Experience Manager and currently holds the position of Senior Manager of Brand Experience.

John Hurlahe completed their high school education at Frankenmuth High School from 2003 to 2007, earning a high school diploma. John attended the University of Michigan from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Economics. In terms of additional certifications, John obtained a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Greenbelt certification from Lawrence Technological University in August 2018. Additionally, they hold a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, although no details regarding the institution or time of attainment are available. John is also a Krav Maga Instructor certified by the United States Krav Maga Association, but the specifics of when or where they obtained this certification are unknown.