Jon Stephen McNiel

A results-driven professional with a multifaceted background spanning marketing, media production, technical writing, and business development. Jon Stephen McNiel combines creative insight with analytical precision—drawing on decades of experience across entertainment, real estate, and pharmaceutical validation industries.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Radio, Television, and Film, and further studies in Executive Management at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Jon brings a unique balance of storytelling, leadership, and strategic thinking to every project.

Throughout his career, Jon has demonstrated a proven ability to bridge the gap between creative vision and operational execution. As CEO and Chairman of Shelter Entertainment Studios, he structured and funded major entertainment ventures. In the pharmaceutical sector, his tenure with cGMP Validation, LLC showcased his technical rigor—executing validation protocols, authoring SOPs, and managing large-scale qualification projects across international facilities, including a $300 million pharmaceutical plant renovation.

Jon’s earlier work in broadcasting and media—ranging from television announcing and directing to award-winning copywriting—reflects a lifelong command of communication and audience engagement. Combined with his experience as a Realtor specializing in marketing and client development, he continues to bring a holistic understanding of branding, storytelling, and business growth.

Today, Jon channels this diverse experience into helping forward-thinking companies build authentic connections, optimize their processes, and tell their stories with clarity and impact.

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About Jon Stephen McNiel

I’ve always believed creativity is most powerful when it meets purpose. My journey has taken me from TV studios and radio stations to real estate offices and high-tech pharmaceutical labs—and through it all, I’ve stayed true to one mission: turning ideas into impact.

I started my career behind a camera and a microphone—writing, producing, and directing stories that moved audiences. That early experience in media taught me how to communicate clearly, connect emotionally, and make the complex simple. Those same principles have guided me ever since, whether I’m validating critical systems in a $300 million pharmaceutical renovation, crafting marketing strategies that convert, or helping brands find their authentic voice.