John C. Stocks is the former executive director of the National Education Association (NEA).
He began his career as a community organizer, political strategist, and state legislator in Idaho before taking roles at the Wisconsin Education Association Council and the NEA.
[4] In his one session in the Idaho Legislature, Stocks joined with Republican Sen. Rachel Gilbert to protect people from losing their homes if they are made indigent by medical costs.
[5][6] In 1990, Stocks joined the Wisconsin Education Association Council as assistant director.
[4] In 2011, President Barack Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina said, "He's one of the smartest political operatives in the country.