John Aycoth

John has provided consulting services worldwide, leveraging his extensive experience in international public relations, advertising, and government affairs.

Mr. Aycoth's work with over 250 corporations and 28 foreign governments demonstrates his commitment to understanding and meeting diverse client needs.

Industry Expertise and Operational Excellence:

Naval Service and Intelligence Expertise: Graduated with honors from the U.S. Naval Cryptologic School and served at the Fleet Oceanographic Surveillance Intelligence Facility in Rota, Spain. Awarded a Citation of Appreciation for his service.

Political Campaign Leadership: Coordinated state-level efforts for the Reagan for President Campaign and the Reagan/Bush Campaign in Florida in 1980.

Public Relations and Financial Services: Launched Edward Aycoth & Co., Inc., specializing in public relations and government affairs, later founding EAW Financial PR in New York, focusing on American depository receipt listings.

Healthcare Innovation: Acquired and relaunched the Rice Diet Program, refocusing it on Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus treatment, and established the Rice House Healthcare Foundation in partnership with Duke University.

Leadership & Strategic Vision:

Extensive Leadership Experience: Chairman of multiple organizations, including Vulcan Aerospace Holdings LLC, Clean Energy Virginia PAC, Inc., and Catawba Capital Group, LLC

Proven Track Record: Successfully merged EAW Financial PR with Citigate Financial in London and restructured the Rice Diet Program for modern healthcare needs.

Is "Of Counsel" to the law firm Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC and was chairman and a director at Hemdale International, which produced over 87 films, including The Terminator & Platoon.

Mr. Aycoth has been a board member or affiliated with several business & trade associations and cultural or charities like the British-American Business Association, The Asia Society, U.S.-ASEAN Trade Council, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council, U.S.-Malaysia Trade Council, U.S.- Libya Trade and Economic Council, The African-American Institute, and many others.

Education:

U.S. Naval Cryptologic School, Corry Station: Graduated with honors and received a Top-Secret Special Intelligence Clearance (SI).