Corporate perspective
Experience inside major organizations informs a clear understanding of corporate priorities.
Experience. Perspective. Practical guidance.
Meet John Munson, Jr.
Senior corporate executive, author, relationship-capital strategist, and creator of The Supplier’s Edge.
About John
A Perspective Shaped by Both Sides of the Relationship
John Munson, Jr. is a senior corporate executive, author, and creator of The Supplier’s Edge. His career includes leadership roles at Toyota and Macy’s, and he currently serves as President, Strategic Alliances at CTC. He brings decades of experience working on both sides of corporate and supplier relationships.
John created The Supplier’s Edge to help business owners better prepare, communicate their value, build stronger relationships, and turn access into meaningful business opportunities. His Relationship Capital Framework provides a practical four-phase process: Prepare, Connect, Follow Through, and Stay Engaged.
Career highlights
- U.S. Army National Guard veteran
- Leadership roles at Toyota and Macy’s, with current executive leadership at CTC
- Former national board member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- Former Senior Executive Corporate Advisory Board Member, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
- Recipient of the 2015 NMSDC Catalyst Award for exceptional leadership
- Current Board Chair of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley (WBEC ORV)
- Author of The Supplier’s Edge and creator of the four-phase Relationship Capital Framework
The work
A Framework Designed for Action
Supplier perspective
Firsthand knowledge of supplier challenges keeps the guidance practical and relevant.
Practical teaching
The framework translates experience into repeatable preparation and relationship habits.