John founded the firm in 1997 to build on his telecommunications, political and government experience. Under his leadership, Winning Connections has become America’s premier telephone voter contact firm for progressive groups, causes, and candidates.

Prior to starting Winning Connections, John garnered significant political and telecommunications experience. He managed four statewide campaigns, and served as a congressional chief-of-staff. And at American Mobile Satellite Corporation—a cutting-edge telecommunications firm—John gained in-depth knowledge of telephone technology.

Jameson, a native of Eupora, Mississippi, deepened his understanding of America in the two years he spent selling waterless cookware in 44 states. He has also travelled to more than 20 countries on five continents.

John earned a BA from Millsaps College, a JD from Duke Law School and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His writing has appeared in The New Republic, Playboy and Campaigns & Elections.