R. John (Jack) Oliver — Dickinson Wright, PLLC

Chief Marketing Officer, Dickinson Wright, PLLC

About Dickinson Wright, PLLC

Dickinson Wright was founded in Detroit in 1878 by two young lawyers, Henry M. Campbell and Henry Russel, and has since grown to be one of the most respected law firms in its region. With more than 240 attorneys and offices in Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Washington, D.C., the firm provides comprehensive legal services to a broad range of clients, from very large corporations to small businesses, new ventures, individuals, and governmental units.

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Biography

Visionary and dynamic international marketing and advertising executive with 25 years experience managing diverse business challenges. Proven results in planning, advertising, integrated direct marketing, finance, and sales. Proven track record building strong brands through superior advertising and integrated marketing in automotive, financial services, brewery, health care, and retail. A successful leader of change, with effective and innovative skills in agency management, project management, communications, team and consensus building, and systemic problem solving. Demonstrated ability to drive decisions forward in complex, matrixed organizations. Strong executive presence.

Experience

Dickinson Wright, PLLC

Chief Marketing Officer, 2006-Present

Bankers Integration Group, Laguna Nigel, CA

Consultant and Regional Manager, 2002-2006

Responsible for the companies marketing efforts nationally and the regional sales in the Midwest and Florida.

BBDO (aka PentaCom, Ross Roy Communications and InterOne Marketing)

Executive Vice President, 1993-2001

Responsible for all aspects of the management of the Chrysler Account at times domestic and later all international.

Maritz Performance Improvement, St. Louis, MO

Vice President, 1990-1993

Responsible for Maritz′s business at Chrysler

Ross Roy Communications

Senior Vice President, 1972-1990

Account Management for Print Collateral, Video and Show Production and promotions

Education

Wayne State University, 1967-1968

Business Education

University of Detroit Mercy, 1963-1967

Bachelor of Science, Marketing