As the founder of Newport Creative Communications, John Pannell takes pride in his agency's refreshingly unique, employee-owned business model, which empowers its people to give nothing less than all of themselves as professionals.

Indeed, John's passion for the business is an inspiration to clients and staff alike, and is one of the many reasons those who work at Newport will go the extra mile for the nonprofit organizations they serve.

Formerly the Vice President of Development for the National Easter Seal Society, John knows what it's like to be responsible for developing sound, breakthrough direct response fundraising strategies, and for executing campaigns on time and on budget. His vast knowledge of development makes him a sought-after business advisor among some of the most prominent charitable organizations.

Over the years, John has made a habit of recruiting some of the industry's top talent to his agency, building an unparalleled staff of seasoned professionals and recognized experts in the field.

Today, the agency that John built - Newport Creative Communications - is known throughout the nonprofit industry as an award-winning, results-oriented, full-service provider of direct response advertising and integrated direct marketing services.