John Weathersby
@johnweathersby
Results-oriented executive specializing in strategic planning, federal program management, and technology transfer.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented executive with more than 25 years of leadership across federal, commercial, nonprofit and trade association management, focused on strategic planning, business development, and program management.
I have successfully secured more than $20 million in federal research grants and commercial contracts across software, cybersecurity, healthcare, aerospace and emergency management, and I have founded and led multiple nonprofit and trade organizations to advance technology adoption and workforce development.
I serve as a Federal Disaster Recovery Officer and consult on strategic business development and capture management, bringing cross-functional leadership, stakeholder liaison skills, and a record of recognized public service and national-level influence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Federal Disaster Recovery Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Serves as senior federal official for long-term recovery operations and executive liaison to 40+ federal partners across six Recovery Support Function areas, directing recovery strategy and coordination during multiple declared disasters.
Strategic Business Consultant
Weathersby Strategic Consulting, LLC
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Provide strategic and operational business development, capture management, and federal contracting strategy for federal, commercial, and nonprofit clients, securing multimillion-dollar prime and subcontracts in cybersecurity, digital health, and emerging tech.
Founder | Executive Director
Open Technology Center of Excellence
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)
Founded a federally-sponsored 501(c)(3) to advance national security through tech transfer and workforce development, leading initiatives that supported strategic seaport designation and a $570M regional investment.
Founder | Executive Director
Open Source Software Institute
Jan 2000 - Dec 2013 (13 years 11 months)
Established an international 501(c)(6) promoting open source adoption in the U.S. Federal IT Enterprise, delivering CRADAs and programs that produced $15M+ cost savings and enabled multiple FIPS 140-2 validations.
Co-Founder | VP Marketing
SAIR Linux & GNU Certification
Jan 1996 - Dec 2000 (4 years 11 months)
Co-founded and scaled a vendor-neutral Linux certification program, establishing standardized benchmarks and global market positioning during Linux's transition to enterprise use.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Public Relations
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Public Relations with coursework focused on communications, media, and public affairs.
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
weathersbystrategic.comSalary expectations
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