Director of Communications

John Dahlia

John Dahlia has nearly 30 years of experience as an accomplished senior-level communications director and thought-leader with extensive experience in internal/external communications, content development, and implementing and managing a winning strategy. He began his career as a reporter/anchor/producer and, eventually, news director for CBS Affiliate WDTV-TV in Bridgeport, WV. As news director, John helped lead his news team to numerous Associated Press and WV Broadcasters Association awards, including "Best News Operation" in 1999 and 2001. He left broadcast news in 2004 to become the Director of Corporate Communications for Global Science & Technology, and then to TMC as the Director of Communications.

In his role, John handles all aspects of internal and external strategic communications. He also manages TMC's government and media relations activity. This includes internal and external multimedia communications, video promotions, and designing and developing content for TMC strategic initiatives. John also provides contract support to TMC when needed.

John resides in Westover, WV, with his wife, Marian Olech, and her three daughters, Jennifer Olech, Jessica Olech, and Bethany Ogline.