John Freeman

John Freeman is a San Diego-based author, editor and communicator.

Since 2019, he has written 16 as-told-to books with notable San Diegans, told in a first-person narrative format, most recently "The McGrory Story" with prominent San Diego civic leader Jack McGrory.

A graduate of the University of Arizona, John also spent five years in New York City as staff editor/writer with the Yankees and publications editor at the National Basketball Association.

He returned to San Diego to spend 15 years as a media columnist and sportswriter with the Union-Tribune.

His professional background also includes marketing/communications roles with national firms in wind energy and luxury yachting, as well as with UC San Diego Extension.

John Freeman’s storytelling captures the essence of successful people, conveyed with an accessible, easy-to-read style.