John Churchill

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

I managed communications efforts at Alcon Laboratories — the global leader in eye care — with 15,000 employees in more than 75 countries at the time. As a Manager, Global Internal Communications, I developed, planned and conducted communications in support of the company’s business objectives and culture using a range of media. Specific duties included:

Southwest Airlines Co.

Worked on the Corporate Communications staff at Southwest Airlines, named by FORTUNE magazine as the “World’s Most Admired Airline” and “America’s Best Company to Work For.” Using a variety of award-winning print and electronic media, we communicated the company’s triumphs, explained its latest moves and reinforced its famed employee culture. Developed a wide range ofContinue reading “Southwest Airlines Co.”

Southwest Star of the Month: Mark Schmidt

After a busy week as the station manager at Indianapolis International Airport, Mark Schmidt can’t wait to get behind the wheel. Unlike your run-of-the-mill family sedan or sports utility vehicle, however, Mark’s ride produces more than 900 horsepower, hits speeds approaching 180 miles per hour, and can cover a quarter mile in less time thanContinue reading “Southwest Star of the Month: Mark Schmidt”

Southwest Star of the Month: Steve Heaser

Southwest Employee Steve Heaser is a career counselor’s nightmare. He has been a disc jockey, helped compile one of the “Top 100” lists for Billboard magazine, and muses that, given his choice, his ideal job likely would involve designing roller coasters. His interests run from music and art to gourmet cooking, holistic therapies, and travellingContinue reading “Southwest Star of the Month: Steve Heaser”