John Batten

John Batten has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. John is currently the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Stickley Furniture Mattress. Prior to this, they worked as an advisor at Nysys Wireless and Marketing Works. From 2017 to 2023, they served as the Chief Marketing Officer at American Freight Furniture, Mattress, Appliance, where they played a crucial role in the organization's growth. Before that, they worked as a consultant, focusing on launching new companies and helping existing ones with their growth. Batten also has experience as the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Harbor Freight Tools, where they made significant contributions to revenue and profitability growth. John has also worked as the Managing Director at Arietis Partners, where they incubated and launched ventures in local search and digital media. Furthermore, they held the position of Managing Director at Patriarch Partners and Senior Vice President at Local Matters. Batten's early career includes serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at InnMedia.

John Batten earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Management from The University of Alabama, where they attended from 1982 to 1987. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Pittsford Mendon High School from 1978 to 1982. John later pursued an MBA in Strategic Planning from The University of Alabama, graduating in 1989.