The Listener Group Regional Director for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
John Wyche, MBA, brings more than four decades of executive leadership, business development, community engagement, and strategic relationship-building experience to Palafox Productions & Promotions and The Listener Group. Recognized throughout Florida and beyond as a trusted connector of people, organizations, and opportunities, John plays a critical role in expanding partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and helping clients build meaningful connections with the communities they serve.
A graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, John later earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Management Information Systems from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas. His educational background is complemented by extensive executive training in management, organizational leadership, strategic planning, human resources, information systems, and business development.
Throughout his career, John has served in leadership positions across business, government, education, healthcare, tourism, media, and nonprofit sectors. His unique ability to connect diverse stakeholders has made him a respected advisor on economic development, workforce housing, tourism initiatives, minority business growth, urban redevelopment, and emerging technology opportunities.
At Palafox Productions & Promotions, John provides strategic guidance on business development, partnership cultivation, community outreach, and organizational growth. His extensive network throughout Florida and across the country helps open doors for clients, identify key influencers, and create opportunities that strengthen campaigns, brands, organizations, and public initiatives. His experience working with chambers of commerce, business associations, community organizations, elected officials, and corporate leaders adds significant value to the firm’s consulting, public affairs, and communications efforts.
As part of The Listener Group, Palafox’s research and public opinion division, John brings invaluable real-world insight into voter behavior, community sentiment, stakeholder engagement, and demographic outreach. His decades of experience working directly within diverse communities help ensure that polling, focus groups, and public opinion research are grounded in practical understanding and authentic engagement. His ability to identify emerging trends, connect with community leaders, and understand the concerns of various demographic groups strengthens the accuracy and effectiveness of research initiatives conducted by the organization.
John’s professional accomplishments include serving in business development and advisory roles for numerous organizations, including Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine, The National Center for Secure AI Education, workforce housing initiatives, healthcare outreach programs, and economic development projects. He also successfully led the relaunch of the Jacksonville Black Chamber of Commerce, growing membership by more than 2,000 percent and significantly increasing its influence throughout Northeast Florida.
Known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to community advancement, John helps Palafox Productions & Promotions and The Listener Group build stronger relationships, create meaningful partnerships, and develop solutions that deliver measurable results for clients across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Areas of Expertise
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Community Relations
- Public Affairs
- Economic Development
- Research & Public Opinion Outreach
- Minority Community Engagement
- Tourism & Hospitality Development
- Workforce & Affordable Housing Initiatives
- Organizational Growth Strategies
- Media Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Leadership Development