John is VCGI’s Director and leads all areas of the organization, bringing a focus on democratizing data and building a culture of openness across government. He is a professionally certified planner who previously served as Planning and Policy Manager at the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and worked in the field of land use planning for a decade in Vermont and abroad. John is the primary author of Vermont’s Planning Manual, has taught Land Use Policy and Economics at University of Vermont and recently became a tiki enthusiast. John grew up in Montreal and currently lives in Montpelier, where volunteers on the planning commission.
He holds a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University and a BA in Environment and Development from McGill University.