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John Weathersby

@johnweathersby

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Results-oriented executive specializing in strategic planning, federal program management, and technology transfer.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles where I can lead strategic programs, drive federal and commercial partnerships, advance technology transfer, and develop workforce solutions in mission-driven organizations.

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.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Federal Disaster Recovery Officer

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

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.

Disaster Recovery Emergency management Strategic Planning Program Management Stakeholder Engagement Recovery Operations

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Strategic Business Consultant

Current

Weathersby Strategic Consulting, LLC

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 1 month)

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.

Business Development Capture Management Federal Contracting Grant writing Strategic Marketing Program Management Partnership Development

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.

Nonprofit Leadership Workforce Development Program Development Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning

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.

Open Source Advocacy Program Management Policy Development CRADA Management

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.

Marketing Strategy Certification Product Positioning Go To Market Community Engagement Technical Training