John Kolesa is an experienced photojournalist who has written numerous feature and cover stories for Streetwise Chicago Magazine and recently submitted an article titled: "Inheriting the Mantle of Bin Laden: Calculating the Next 9/11 Attack."

John writes novels as Amazon International Bestselling Author Ben Wolfe. He has hit #1 in 4 countries in 2 languages. He has made his way onto the top 1o bestseller list in 8 countries. His children's book THE LITTLE SHOEMAKER'S SILVER was accepted into the physical collection of The Library of Congress. His gateway fantasy short story, CURSE OF THE LIANSHI, won a 2021 Books Shelf Award for Fiction.

As a screenwriter, John has entered the Script Pipeline story idea contest under the pseudonym Anton Skolezar with a drama screenplay for a proposed movie titled THE WAKE UP CALL and a speculative fiction teleplay called THE PARTISAN, which has also been produced as an audio series on Pocket FM.

​He is an experienced professional with a comprehensive background in manufacturing operations, marketing, and strategic program management. As an Ops Manager, he successfully optimized production processes, implemented Lean Manufacturing principles, and enhanced resource allocation, leading to increased efficiency and productivity. His expertise includes overseeing electro-mechanical assembly and ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

In his role as a Marketing Manager, he developed and executed targeted campaigns that increased brand awareness and generated leads, demonstrating a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer engagement strategies.​

Currently, as an Editor at Perspective Publishing LLC, he manages the entire publishing process—from acquisitions to marketing across a diverse range of genres, collaborating with authors such as Ben Wolfe, Ellen Khodakivska, and Chad Anctil. This role has honed project management and content development skills.​

As a Paratransit Driver at RATP Dev, he assists in transporting elderly individuals and people with disabilities, emphasizing empathy, patience, and reliability.​

John holds an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix, a BA in History (Pre-Law with a minor in Creative Writing) from Florida International University, and an AA in Basic Science from Florida SouthWestern State College.