"The ability to shape my future in a way that allows me to reach my full potential and help others achieve theirs is how I define success," states John Blubaugh, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a standout in the medical device sales industry. Currently serving as a Neurovascular Territory Manager with Johnson & Johnson MedTech, John has spent much of the last decade ensuring Southern California healthcare facilities, such as Cedars Sinai Medical Center, are equipped with the latest technology, providing critical clinical and technical support.

John's dedication to mentorship and community service shines through his extensive volunteer work. "Serving in the Marine Corps taught me lessons in leadership, humility, and tenacity," he reflects. “Leading Marines involves mentorship. Having also been blessed with mentors of my own, I have developed a passion to help guide others as they explore their own versions of success.”

Something that would surprise people about John is his Southern roots. "I seem to have adopted a stereotypical Southern California surfer’s accent along the way,” he jokes, “but I was actually raised in the beautiful state of Mississippi. My parents gave me a lot of freedom outdoors, so I grew up fishing, hunting, and playing in the woods," This unique upbringing has endowed him with a sense of adventure, hospitality, and the importance of community.

John's aspirations extend beyond his current accomplishments. "I am particularly fascinated by organizations exploring the ocean, space, and providing global humanitarian and wildlife aid," he says, outlining his ultimate goal to engage in large-scale philanthropic ventures and explorations. His bucket list includes embarking on entrepreneurial ventures that will allow him to achieve that objective.

"Beverly Hills is infamous for being a collective community of driven individuals pursuing their passions and bringing their visions to fruition," John notes. "For someone like me who has wild aspirations and intends to live life to its fullest, it is incredibly inspiring."

John's advice to those starting in his field is simple yet profound: "Have integrity. Always do the right thing even when no one is looking."