John Crumbliss 
John Crumbliss joined Cornerstone in 2004. Since then, John has represented an expansive client portfolio that includes technology companies as well as institutions in the higher education and health care space. As the lead of a diverse range of issues, he has devised and implemented strategies that have resulted in policy changes and federal support for the organizations represented, including significant funding for research programs and facility expansion.
Throughout a career with some of Washington, DC’s most distinguished government and public affairs firms, John has worked extensively with both chambers of Congress, as well as the federal agencies and White House.
Prior to joining Cornerstone, as a key member of one of Washington’s largest public affairs firms, John developed and implemented creative and effective solutions for over 20 clients, in fields such as telecommunications, defense, education and health in addition to his work at one of Washington’s largest government relations firms and the largest membership organization for charitable foundations.
John received his Masters in international relations with honors from the Trans-Atlantic Masters program at Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, the University of Paris-Sorbonne and the University of Bath, UK. A native North Carolinian, he attended Colgate University and received his B.A. in U.S. history and political science from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.