John Burns is an entrepreneur, attorney, community activist, and co-founder of The Burns Brothers, a family of culturally-driven companies dedicated to creating a more inclusive world. At The Burns Brothers, John, along with his brother, Mike, helm an enterprise of eight different businesses that ignite, inspire, and support Black and Brown people across several societal intersections and industries. Those intersections include marketing, communications, wellness, hospitality, talent management, VIP event planning, and inclusive learning.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in San Antonio, TX, John’s southern roots influence his business style and social acumen, which is notably personable, tailored, and results-driven. He has utilized these traits to strategically navigate through over 20 years of experience in cultural marketing and communications, event activations, multicultural engagement, and brand positioning. Stops along the way include 14 years at Krooth & Altman LLP where he eventually became partner and provided legal counsel to clients in the entertainment and publishing industries.
Expanding their reach beyond the U.S., The Burns Brothers’ family of companies operates globally, with comprehensive operations across the African continent. John is actively engaged in countries such as Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, and Nigeria, contributing to their presence and influence on an international scale.
For more information, please visit www.theburnsbrothers.com or @johnburnsdc on Instagram.