Experience

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  ITA International

  • Newport News, VA

  • Chief Solutions Officer

    • Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
    • Newport News, VA

    Jeff Johnson, ITA International’s (ITA) Chief Solutions Officer, currently works to enhance the customer experience and prepare the company for sustained growth. Johnson is responsible for leading the strategic evaluation of current and new markets, positioning and proposal development in selecte...

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  Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

  • Newport News, VA

  • Director, Tech Center Research Park

    • 2014 - Jan 2023
    • Newport News, VA

    Mentored and supported over 100 founders of early-stage and high-growth tech companies who have raised over $20 million in subsequent private and public funding. Leader in the research and establishment to create a $450M mixed-use Tech Center, an innovation district development at full buildout w...

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  Averitas Strategic Business Associates

  • Copley, OH

  • President & CEO

    • 2012 - 2014
    • Copley, OH

    Created entrepreneurial management consultancy, assisting businesses in growing by identifying necessary improvements to strengthen competitive position within the market. Developed recruitment, training, and placement program for in-demand cyber security programming specialists.• Successfully pr...

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  CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Cleveland, OH

  • Founding CEO/Executive Director

    • 2009 - 2012
    • Cleveland, OH

    Founding CEO & Executive DirectorDeveloped this $6 million entrepreneurial nonprofit startup to provide health care workforce job training for unemployed adults, as well as an afterschool arts education for at-risk high school students. Created the vision, mission, and strategy of the organi...

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  Averitas Strategic Business Associates

  • Copley, OH

  • President & CEO

    • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Copley, OH
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  The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

  • Akron, OH

  • Director of Strategic Initiatives, North American Consumer Tires

    • 2005 - 2009
    • Akron, OH

    Director of Strategic Initiatives, North American Consumer Tires – 2008 to 2009 Director of Customer & Strategic Marketing, North American Commercial Tires – 2007 to 2008Director of Retread Systems & Strategic Initiatives – 2006 to 2007Director of Business Development & Strategic Init...

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  Armstrong World Industries

  • Lancaster, PA and Jackson, MS

  • Vice President, Retail Sales and Marketing

    • 1987 - 2005
    • Lancaster, PA and Jackson, MS

    Began at Armstrong as a Research Chemist and was promoted through five management positions to the Vice President of Retail Sales & Marketing. Held full P&L responsibility for the $150M residential and retail ceilings division, and collaborated with senior leadership on corporate strategi...