He brings more than 30 years of global, hands-on experience leading mission-critical infrastructure projects with speed and precision. In his previous role at Meta Platforms, he demonstrated his expertise in managing large-scale developments by leading partner strategy for leased capacity and design execution on multi-gigawatt campuses. Prior to Meta, John served 32 years in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps, where he led $8 billion annually in critical infrastructure planning, design, construction, and operations, highlighting his ability to deliver high-impact projects in complex environments.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from from Virginia Military Institute, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Penn State, and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the the Naval Postgraduate School. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and Real Estate Salesperson in Virginia, and holds PMP, CEM, and CFM credentials.