John Campion wants to help underdogs succeed. By drawing on his challenges, valuable life lessons and proven business acumen, John seeks to make a positive difference in other’s lives.
John’s success has come through a raw mix of problem solving, innovation, determination and connecting with people on a human level. He will not accept ‘no’ as a viable answer to any challenge.
As he enters a new phase and takes on new challenges, John will make a difference by inspiring and improving the lives of others. John has gone from being an underdog to being able to use his knowledge and success to help others realize their dreams.
John Campion’s remarkable path to success started on the backstage crews of rock-and-roll legends and quickly led to the boardroom of a billion-dollar company. Today, he is executive chairman of APR Energy® of Jacksonville, Florida, which specializes in the rapid deployment of temporary power plants in parts of the world that have been affected by natural disasters or energy shortages.
However, his path to success started as a roadie for rock stars like Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones. He devised ways to provide power for high-energy shows, a skill that led to his business career. Having built numerous successful companies, listed on both the US Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, Campion has expanded his focus on other goals.
Today, Campion sets his sights on helping others overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. His involvements include the John and Suzanne Campion Foundation, focusing on health, education and nutrition for the less privileged, and Just a Bunch of Roadies, dedicated to responding quickly to worldwide emergencies with medical supplies and food.
"I'm beyond proving naysayers wrong. At this stage of my life, what’s important is helping inspire, mentor and guide other people and to make a difference in the world."
So, like all things, for some bizarro reason, Lancias just come my way. I was talking to dealer Mike Sheehan and the subject came up that I’ve got an 037 and he wanted to know what I thought of the Beta Montecarlo, which is a very similar car except that the Beta’s an endurance car and the 037 is an out-and-out Group B monster.
Last week, the University of North Florida Osprey Racing Team honored John Campion, Chairman and CEO of APR Energy, for his title sponsorship of the team. John was presented with a crystal trophy during the program’s annual sponsor reception—hosted Sept. 14 in the UNF University Center Board of Trustees Room.
Irish American businessman and renowned rally enthusiast John Campion today announced that his organization, CJJ Motorsports, will provide key sponsorship to World Rally Championship driver Craig Breen as he enters the Rally Isle of Man for asphalt experience.
I’ve been a motorsports fan for going on four decades now. While I’ve developed an immense respect for the widely varied skills of racers in every category, some of those classes hold no particular interest for me.
Campion was 15 that morning, when his father had taken him to see local legend Billy Coleman and his Lancia Stratos compete in the Galway International Rally, and he was soon to begin a journey of his own, with about as many twists and turns.
Interview on Real Biz with Rebecca Jarvis through abcnews.com.
Interview with John Campion on petrolicious.com.
Motorsport Ireland launched the Team Ireland Foundation today at the Mansion House in Dublin.
John Campion discusses the launch of the Team Ireland Foundation.
White's Cross man John Campion went from stage hand to an IPO
Motorsport Ireland launched the Team Ireland Foundation yesterday at the Mansion House in Dublin.
Motorsport Ireland launched the Team Ireland Foundation today at the Mansion House in Dublin.
The Cork man who made a fortune working with Michael Jackson and Rolling Stones
A national programme of support and development for talented drivers in the sports of rallying, racing and karting was launched today by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Críona Ní Dhálaigh.
As a young man growing up in Millstreet, Co. Cork, John Campion was often told by hierarchy in his Christian Brothers school that he'd likely amount to nothing.
Homes that showcase good taste and beautiful style aren’t hard to come by on the First Coast, but sometimes they can lack the character and vitality that celebrate a life well lived.
These days the Lancia is in the shadow of its former glory and continues to shrink even further. It's sad to see the Italian brand be in such a state after once being a motorsports powerhouse with wins in Formula One, endurance racing and especially rallying.
Now in its 20th year, the Amelia Island Concours has established itself as one of the highest caliber concours in the United States as well as the premiere East Coast classic car show.
One of the most outrageous competition machines ever built, a mighty 1983 Lancia 037 rally car, rushed past us, its exhaust snorting and popping as it hunkered down the coastal Florida highway on its way to Amelia Island.
A group of four significant Lancia rally cars that raced in the grueling World Rally Championship will headline a featured class at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March.
The 20th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance comes this weekend, culminating with the annual Sunday classic car show with 325 rolling steel sculptures displayed outside the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
Real Biz with Becca Jarvis interview on ABC News.
It sarted in 1995, after a call from The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island: Would Bill Warner be interested in starting a car show?
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2015 was held March 12-15th on the 10th and 18th fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island adjacent to the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. The event attracted an estimated crowd of 30,000 and more than 300 vehicles on display.
APR Energy co-Founder and CEO John Campion discusses creating mobile power plants and his interesting path to success. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s "Street Smart."
One of the first big, classic car events is happening in Amelia Island, Fla., this weekend, and one automotive brand that doesn't exactly fly off the tongue of most Americans will be getting a lot of attention.
This morning a caravan of championship-winning rally cars drove from Jacksonville to Amelia Island to be featured in the he Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance car show. The rare cars belong to Jacksonville businessman John Campion.
Good Morning Jacksonville at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25
Before John Campion, who is executive chairman of APR Energy, entered the corporate world, he spent two decades in the music business and worked on tours by Michael Jackson, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and The Eagles.
If you ask him, Jhn Campion will readily admit that he has a car problem. It's not an issue of a flat tire or a busted taillight. It's a more all-consuming complication.
Last Thursday we began shooting a short film with Petrolicious at 5:30am. We started with my 1967 Lotus Cortina, making 110hp and weighing 1,995 pounds and ended the day at 6:30pm with a Lancia S4, making 550hp and weighing in at 1962 pounds.
One of the biggest breaks in my career happened while working with David Bowie on his 1987 Glass Spider Tour. His show featured an elaborate set – the largest touring set of any rock concert at the time – and I was one of lighting guys and soon to be the electrician in charge.
