Jon Vaden

Jon Vaden has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. In their recent role as the Director of Marketing at Tampa International Airport, they led a 12-person department and successfully promoted the airport to airlines and the general public. Prior to that, they served as the Marketing Manager at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, where they directed all public-facing and airline marketing efforts. Jon also has experience in video production and content creation as a Partner/Producer at The Distillery and as a Director of Business Development at Compass Rose Media. Throughout their career, Jon has demonstrated their ability to develop new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with clients, as seen in their role as the Director of Business Development at Compass Rose Media and as the Executive Director of the Office of Creative Services for the Kentucky State Government. Jon'sskill set also includes project management, community outreach, and media production, as evidenced by their roles at various organizations such as Community Action of Napa Valley, Host Communications Inc., and Cowen Media Inc. Jon Vaden's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, business development, and leadership.

Jon Vaden attended Friends' Central School for high school. After graduating from high school, they enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1985 to 1989. During their time at the university, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Radio, TV & Motion Pictures/American Studies.