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 degrees from Virginia Military Institute (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Penn State (M.S. Civil Engineering and Construction Management), and the Naval Postgraduate School (Executive MBA). He is a licensed Professional Engineer and Real Estate Salesperson in Virginia, and holds PMP, CEM, and CFM credentials.