John is a Partner at North Palisade Partners. Since joining the firm in 2021, he has played a pivotal role in shaping its strategic direction and overseeing real estate investment and development activities. North Palisade Partners is a Southern California-based real estate development and investment firm specializing in industrial, industrial outdoor storage (IOS), and self-storage properties. With over three decades of experience in commercial property acquisition, development, and management, John has been instrumental in driving the firm's growth. He has contributed to the successful acquisition and development of assets across core markets in California, Nevada, and select Western regions, solidifying North Palisade Partners’ reputation as a leader in the sector.
Previously, John served as Interim President, CEO, and COO at PS Business Parks (NYSE: PSB), where he provided leadership for the company and its real estate operations. This encompassed a national portfolio of 28 million square feet of industrial and office space and included managing more than 150 field and corporate employees. As COO for 15 years before assuming the Interim President and CEO roles in March 2020, John led the company’s business initiatives and ensured operational excellence. He oversaw leasing and management of the company’s existing portfolio, as well as acquisitions, dispositions, and development opportunities.
Prior to his tenure at PS Business Parks, John served as Senior Vice President for Equity Office Properties in Silicon Valley. There, he was responsible for managing over 11 million square feet of multi-tenant office, industrial, and research and development space. Before that, he was Senior Vice President at Spieker Properties in Menlo Park, where he helped drive the growth of the company’s Silicon Valley portfolio through the acquisition and development of nearly three million square feet of industrial and office properties.
John has also been actively involved in industry and community leadership positions. He served as President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP) and President of the San Jose Silicon Valley Leadership Council. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Trustees for Westridge School, the Board of Directors for the La Cañada Educational Foundation, and as a Trustee for the La Cañada Educational Foundation Endowment.
John is a graduate of The Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three children.