John Gugliada

John Gugliada
Director, Family Enterprise USA

John Gugliada is an experienced Business Development Executive who partners with CEO’s of both large and small businesses, to grow their top line. After many years of leading sales teams in a corporate setting, as an EVP and SVP, John truly understands what is required to drive results- and it’s never accomplished through cutting corners in the short term. It’s accomplished through a well thought out strategy and keeping your daily playbook simple.

He has worked with companies in multiple industry segments, spanning five continents.
Michael Hawthorne

Michael Hawthorne
Associate, Squire Patton Boggs

Michael Hawthorne is an associate in the Public Policy Practice at Squire Patton Boggs. Michael leverages his experience on Capitol Hill and in government to advise Family Enterprise USA and the Family Business Caucus on policy matters related to family business.
Family Enterprise USA promotes family business creation, growth, viability, and sustainability by advocating for family businesses and their lifetime of savings with Congress in Washington DC.

Family Enterprise USA members meet with legislators in Washington D.C., to present non-partisan intelligence, research and information on the economic impact family businesses have on the US economy and job growth, as well as the contributions they make to their communities.

This past year Family Enterprise USA helped Congress form the first bipartisan and Congressional Family Business Caucus.