John Blown, Major Tom founder and veteran volunteer with close to 1,000 rescues, is recognized for 25 years of parallel leadership in digital marketing and frontline search and rescue.
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As he celebrates 25 years leading the digital marketing agency Major Tom, founder John Blown is recognized for a career defined by leadership in two vastly different, high-stakes environments: the boardroom and the rugged mountains of British Columbia.
While guiding Major Tom's growth into an international agency, Blown has also dedicated over two decades to volunteering with North Shore Rescue (NSR), one of North America's busiest mountain search and rescue teams. When not advising ambitious brands, he is often involved in complex, life-saving missions, from helicopter rescues to backcountry searches in treacherous conditions. Watch the video feature on his dual career here.
Over his tenure, Blown has participated in close to 1,000 rescue missions. His expertise has made him one of the most experienced heli-rescue members in Canada; he established and ran NSR's hoist training program for years and currently serves on a provincial committee as a subject matter expert advising the government on helicopter rescue. As one of only five Air Ops Coordinators, he helps provide 24/7 coverage for advanced hoist rescues across the province and beyond.
This unique dual commitment was featured in the Knowledge Network documentary series Search and Rescue: North Shore, which offered a public glimpse into the high-stakes world of volunteer rescue work and highlighted Blown's role as a key member of the team.
"The principles of leading a team through a complex challenge are universal," said Blown. "In both my roles, the goal is to bring clarity to a chaotic situation. Whether we're helping a client navigate the market or assisting the team on a rescue, the work is about focus, dedication, and being part of something larger than yourself. I'm incredibly proud to have been able to dedicate myself to both for so long."
Blown's 25-year milestone with Major Tom serves as a powerful reminder of his unwavering commitment to both professional excellence and community service, a balance that has become a cornerstone of his legacy.
About Major Tom
Major Tom is a full-service digital marketing agency founded by John Blown in 2000. Headquartered in Vancouver and servicing all of North America, Major Tom provides a wide range of services, including digital strategy, SEO, performance marketing, brand strategy, and web design and development. The agency has been recognized for its innovative work in the marketing industry and its commitment to client success.
About North Shore Rescue
North Shore Rescue is a volunteer-based search and rescue team based in Vancouver, BC. Serving the North Shore mountains, the team responds to emergency situations involving hikers, climbers, and others in distress, providing critical services in some of the most challenging conditions.
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