John Byczek, has served as the Managing Director, District Director and College Director at Northwestern Mutual – North Tampa District Office since 1998.

He has over 25 years’ experience specializing in developing financial strategies for businesses and individuals, executive compensation and benefits packages, and estate planning. 

John is actively involved in various civic and charitable organizations that support city, state and national organizations. He is on the Gold Shield Foundation, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and is a member of the Tampa Bay Professional Alliance [Businesswise], board member for IBIS Healthcare Hospital, and CEO Council of Tampa Bay. 

He served 27 years in the US Army, both active duty and reserve. He supported Operation ENDURING FREEDOM immediately after 9/11 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Afghanistan. He was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority in April 2005 and served until January 2012. He also served 3 years as Chairman of the HART Audit and Finance Committees.John originally hails from Atlanta, Georgia and has lived in Tampa since 1998. He and his wife Jene have been married for over 36 years. They have a son and daughter [twins] and six grandchildren. He enjoys sports and attending most any major sporting event! He and Jene are active members of their church and enjoy supporting local charitable activities.