John-Paul Paonessa

John-Paul Paonessa is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as OEM Marketing Manager at Lippert since April 2025 and as Marketing Manager at Freedman Seating Co. since June 2014. In the marketing role at Freedman Seating, John-Paul manages a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing brand visibility and supporting organizational growth. Additionally, as an Adjunct Faculty member at Triton College since August 2011, John-Paul teaches Social Media & Digital Marketing and has contributed to the design of the region's first accredited social media certificate program. Prior positions include Senior Financial Aid Specialist and Veterans Certifying Official at Triton College, and various roles at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where John-Paul provided support for new student orientation and residential communities. John-Paul holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois at Chicago.