John Dick
Civic Science, Inc.

John Dick is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Civic Science, Inc., a software company based in Pittsburgh.

Prior to launching Civic Science, John co-founded GSP Consulting with Joseph Kuklis in February of 2001. There John served as a government affairs consultant and business development director. John led GSP's efforts related to venture capital, economic development, and the life sciences. He also oversees the firm's operations in Ohio, Florida, and Louisiana.

John was instrumental in growing GSP to include 11 offices across the country and 27 employees.  He sold his equity interest in GSP in March of 2007 in order to start Civic Science.

Prior to starting GSP Consulting, John served as the Director of Business Coalitions for Santorum 2000, the successful reelection campaign of U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. He was responsible for coordinating the campaign's fundraising and grassroots efforts among Pennsylvania's business and industry leaders. John also served as the Deputy Campaign Manager where he was responsible for organizing the grassroots structure, developing grassroots coalitions, and implementing early-stage strategy. John also served as Coalition Director for Southeastern PA for Victory 2000, the Pennsylvania political arm of the Bush and Santorum 2000 campaigns.

John graduated from Rollins College, in Winter Park, Florida. He is a frequent Guest Lecturer at the Carnegie Mellon University Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship. In November of 2003, John was appointed to the Transition Team for Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato. John also serves on the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Association, a young professionals organization in Western Pennsylvania.