John Verbick

About John Verbick

People-centered leader with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale results across organizational change, talent development, and technology strategy. I specialize in aligning people, process, and purpose to drive transformational outcomes. Known for building high-performing teams and leading through change, I bring deep expertise in strategy, executive coaching, and scalable enablement programs.With a bilingual and cross-cultural background, I excel in dynamic, high-growth environments focused on innovation, authenticity, and outcomes. I partner with senior stakeholders to design human-centered solutions that accelerate business value, uplift culture, and sustain competitive advantage.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager Ai & Emerging Technology

   Love's Travel Stops

   Jan 2026 — Present · US

   Advisor to C-suite leaders on AI adoption, organizational change, and strategic communications• Co-lead efforts to launch and sustain the AI Acceleration Council, a cross-functional advisory group representing executives and senior leaders across technology, legal, HR, talent, accounting, sales, and operations• Design and lead organizational change management efforts across a $25B privately held global corporation, translating complex transformations into scalable change programs that impact 40K+ employees• Lead communication, training design, and process optimization efforts impacting a professional workforce of over 40K• Direct design of quarterly and annual reports, serving as chief editor to drive value storytelling efforts for the technology department

Education

• University of Valencia

  Semester Abroad, Spanish Language, Literature / Philosophy / History

  2000 — 2000

• University of Oklahoma

  B.A., Letters and Spanish

  1996 — 2000

• University of Oklahoma

  M.A., Spanish

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Windows
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Program Management
• Video Production
• Intercultural Communication
• Leadership
• Teaching
• Instructional Design
• Spanish
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Public Speaking
• Data Analysis
• Student Development
• Photography
• Crm
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Team Building
• Troubleshooting
• Curriculum Development
• Higher Education
• Project Management
• International Education
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Training
• Editing
• Computer Lab Management
• Integration
• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Information Technology
• Customer Service
• Adult Education
• Business Intelligence
• Distance Learning
• Os X
• Research
• Video Conferencing