John Vick

John Vick

John Vick serves as executive director of Concerned Veterans for America. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Navy. 

Prior to joining CVA, John’s civilian career positioned him near the center of landmark efforts in American policy and politics. After serving on the staff of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee in 2015, he went on to manage statewide political campaigns across the U.S. and held multiple senior roles within the Republican National Committee.  

John enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2003 and deployed to al-Anbar, Iraq in 2005. After four years in the Corps, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy and commissioned as a Navy officer in 2011. 

During his time in the Navy, John mobilized twice in support of Operation Inherent Resolve where he served as Deputy Operations Officer for Special Operations Task Force – East Africa, supervising an operational department of Navy SEALs and Marine Raiders. He continues to serve in the Navy Reserve as an intelligence officer supporting U.S. Africa Command. 

John’s service has earned him two Joint Service Commendation Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit, campaign, and service medals. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master’s degree in Defense & Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College, and a graduate credential in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. 

A Florida native, John lives in Orlando with his son, Jack, and an American Foxhound named Kip.