Senior Director, Business Development

John Lessard

What I do at Virtual:
I build things that last. Whether it be an organizations revenue streams, value proposition or client relationships, my focus is on taking a holistic approach to success with everyone and every group that I work with so they can truly and meaningfully Make their Mark on the World.


Years of experience:
A combined 25 years of professional services work and self-employment


Past employment:
Small business owner operating a multi-unit franchise


Education:

  • B.A. Brandeis University
  • Screenwriting Degree Emerson College


I can’t live without:
My family. My wife and three children are center of my universe. They make it all worth it.


Favorite client story:
Helping officially launch HOSP (Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance). It was an idea that sat on the runway for a while and helping it taxi down the runway and achieve liftoff was a lot like launching a new business.


Hidden talent:
Building stone walls. I love rocks and every rock has a home. Building a wall is like doing a puzzle but with a much higher risk of damaging your fingers.


What I do for fun:
Yardwork. I could mow, edge, mulch, trim and plant all day, everyday.  


Important life lesson:
My father always told me: The most important decision you’ll ever make is the person you decide to spend the rest of your life with – Was he right.


Key to success:
Just be you and laugh along the way.


Favorite movie, book, food, music/band/song:

  • Jaws – favorite move with great characters and some of the funniest, most memorable lines that never get old
  • Book? Anything from the Bill O’Reilly Killing Series – Fact based accounts of fascinating people and events throughout history
  • Favorite Band, Chicago – Favorite Song, I have so many…May We All, Florida Georgia Line – In Color, Jamey Johnson – any song that tells a good story, really.