John Pryor joined Birkman in September 2022 as Chief Operating Officer. John is responsible for leading sales, operations, technology, and other strategic initiatives in this role.

As an experienced technology and operations executive, John has spent most of his career growing, scaling, and integrating businesses in the healthcare industry. Most recently, John led a medical device business through a successful strategic acquisition process and helped develop a national distribution platform within the new parent company.

John adheres to Jocko Willink’s principle “Discipline Equals Freedom,” which focuses on building high-performing teams that prioritize and execute to deliver value for customers and stakeholders. John’s passion for organizational development and driving results by unlocking human potential attracted him to Birkman and the role.

A native Nebraskan, John attended Creighton University, where he earned his BSBA in Accounting. He and his wife Libby enjoy traveling, golfing, and cooking together.