Joined RVA757 Connects: 2020

John W. Martin is a futurist, award-winning author, and the president and CEO of RVA757 Connects.

When Martin is not advancing the Richmond-Hampton Roads megaregion, he’s leading SIR, a Richmond-based strategic consultancy. Founded in 1964, SIR has orchestrated over 16,000 strategic initiatives supporting corporations, government agencies, universities, nonprofits, and even entire communities. SIR’s work centers on identifying and advancing unique brand positions, creating new products and services, formulating strategic plans, and assessing the overall effectiveness of business initiatives.