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I am John Simanton, a professional voice talent, presenter, and communicator based in Spokane, Washington. With a long career in the U.S. Navy and civilian leadership roles, I bring clarity, warmth, and authority to every project, from narration to live hosting. I connect with diverse audiences through museum guides, documentaries, radio segments, guided tours, and public announcements. My aim is to deliver credible, engaging voice work that informs, entertains, and inspires.…I am John Simanton, a professional voice talent, presenter, and communicator based in Spokane, Washington. With a long career in the U.S. Navy and civilian leadership roles, I bring clarity, warmth, and authority to every project, from narration to live hosting. I connect with diverse audiences through museum guides, documentaries, radio segments, guided tours, and public announcements. My aim is to deliver credible, engaging voice work that informs, entertains, and inspires.

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I am John Simanton, a professional voice talent, presenter, and communicator based in Spokane, Washington. With a long career in the U.S. Navy and civilian leadership roles, I bring clarity, warmth, and authority to every project, from narration to live hosting. I connect with diverse audiences through museum guides, documentaries, radio segments, guided tours, and public announcements. My aim is to deliver credible, engaging voice work that informs, entertains, and inspires.…I am John Simanton, a professional voice talent, presenter, and communicator based in Spokane, Washington. With a long career in the U.S. Navy and civilian leadership roles, I bring clarity, warmth, and authority to every project, from narration to live hosting. I connect with diverse audiences through museum guides, documentaries, radio segments, guided tours, and public announcements. My aim is to deliver credible, engaging voice work that informs, entertains, and inspires.

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I am John Simanton, a professional voice talent, presenter, and communicator based in Spokane, Washington. With a long career in the U.S. Navy and civilian leadership roles, I bring clarity, warmth, and authority to every project, from narration to live hosting.

I connect with diverse audiences through museum guides, documentaries, radio segments, guided tours, and public announcements. My aim is to deliver credible, engaging voice work that informs, entertains, and inspires.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Docent at Inland Northwest Rail Museum

January 1, 2001 - Present

Guide visitors through museum exhibits and historical displays; engineer miniature train rides while providing live narration; deliver engaging introductions praised for voice clarity and warmth.

National Representative at National Railway Historical Society

January 1, 2009 - Present

Serve as liaison between local chapter and national organization; represent organization at conferences and conventions; deliver formal presentations and official communications.

President at Inland Empire Railway Historical Society

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Chaired meetings and guided organizational strategy; communicated policies and decisions clearly to members.

Vice President / Secretary at The James R. & Donna H. Simanton Foundation

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2011

Managed all official written and verbal communications.

Owner / Operator at J & L Corporation

January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1998

Owned and operated a restaurant and lounge; served as emcee and host for live events.

Naval Officer at United States Navy Reserve

January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2000

Managed voice communications and government liaison activities; served at multiple headquarters, including The Pentagon.