John Crane (government official)

John R. Crane
EducationNorthwestern University
Georgetown University
Occupation(s)Pentagon executive, consultant
Employer(s)U.S. Congress
Defense Dept Inspector General
Government Accountability Project
Known forSupport for government whistleblowers
RelativesGünther Rüdel (grandfather)
AwardsJoe A. Callaway Award for Civic Courage

John Crane is a former Assistant Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Defense known for his advocacy on behalf of government whistleblowers. He was fired in 2013 and now works for the Government Accountability Project, a non-governmental whistleblower support organization.