Johnnie Tangle
Founder/CEO
About
<p><em>Tech & Entertainment Business Development consultant. Hired gun. </em><em>Analytics junkie. Optimist. Thespian. Serial envelope </em><em>pusher. Culture enhancer. </em></p> <hr> <p>Pick one, and I embody it. I run my own boutique consultant firm, Friend of the Program, a business development firm. I’m a business development strategist and marketing leader focused on entertainment, technology, diversity, and inclusion. I specialize in brand launches, corporate partnerships, and strategic growth initiatives that help organizations and thought leaders scale their impact.</p> <p class="p1">My work spans entertainment and tech ecosystems, professional development, and DEIB advocacy—driving visibility, revenue, and community engagement for brands like the NSBE, Apple, The Micheaux Film Festival, and Boeing. Whether I’m forging strategic alliances, launching industry-shaping initiatives, or amplifying diverse voices in tech and business, I’m dedicated to building sustainable, inclusive growth.</p> <p>I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Engineering from Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering. Prior to working in the entertainment and tech branding space, I worked for Rockwell Automation, Accenture, Pfizer, MillerCoors, and Apple.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1"> </p>
Brands
Essence Communications, Inc.
NBCUniversal, Inc.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Boeing
Turner Construction
Apple
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Honeywell