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John is the Senior Vice President of Development & Construction at PowerHouse Data Centers, where he oversees the design, construction, and execution of large-scale data center projects, including those in the Richmond region. He also supports internal development programs to scale PowerHouse’s capabilities nationwide.

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 Engineering degree from Virginia Military Institute, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Construction Management degree from Penn State, and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and Real Estate Salesperson in Virginia, and holds PMP, CEM, and CFM credentials.

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