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John J Hovis, PhD has extensive work experience in various industries, including high tech, manufacturing, and sustainability. Their most recent position is as the Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer (CSSO) at The Carbon Blockchain, Inc., where they incorporate climate tech and sustainable fintech with physical processing technologies to deliver carbon sequestration solutions. Prior to this, they worked at ResilientESG as an Environmental Economist, Strategist, Sustainability and ESG Professional, where they helped organizations create and sustain value through the implementation of ESG strategies. John J also served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer at Capstone Metering, LLC, leading the company's strategic pivot towards edge AI-based IoT Operational Analytics and resiliency-driven applications. As the Chief Business Officer at Autonet Mobile, they successfully turned around operations and transformed the company into an IoT sensor and AI-based software applications provider. Additionally, they held the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at FairfieldNodal, where they played a key role in turning around the company's operations and increasing its top line by 200%. John J also served as the Vice President of Strategy at Oceaneering, where they designed and implemented the company's global strategic planning process and led the development of new go-to-market strategies. At Nexeo Solutions, LLC, they served as the Vice President of Global Strategy and Business Development, accelerating the company's strategic development and facilitating the annual tactical action planning process. Prior to that, they worked as a Business Innovation and Operations Specialist at Enterprise Integrated Solutions, LLC, where they developed strategic go-to-market plans and conducted LEAN reengineering projects for various clients. John J also worked as an Adjunct Faculty member at Arizona State University. Throughout their career, John J Hovis, PhD has demonstrated a strong ability to drive strategic growth, transform operations, and create sustainable value in organizations.

John J Hovis, PhD completed their education at the University of Wyoming, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Economics. John J attended the university from 1977 to 1984. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in "Excel: Value Stream Mapping" from LinkedIn in April 2022 and "Learning SQL Programming" from LinkedIn in October 2017.