John Lavery

John is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in financial services. With a career spanning over 30 years, he brings a unique blend of expertise in relationship building and business development to the boardroom. He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts & Science and holds an executive leadership MBA from the University of Virginia. Having held various leadership positions throughout his career, John has consistently demonstrated exceptional strategic vision and a keen understanding of market dynamics. He has successfully navigated organizations through periods of growth, innovation, and transformation. In addition to his professional accomplishments, John is deeply committed to corporate governance best practices and ethical leadership. He brings a strong sense of integrity and accountability to the boardroom, ensuring that organizations he works with operates with the highest standards of transparency and compliance. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, John is actively engaged in The Drug Enforcement Agency Survivor’s Benefit Fund and is excited to continue his philanthropic efforts by joining Trust Public Land.

As a member of the Advisory board, John hopes to leverage his extensive experience and strategic insights in providing assistance in advancing the mission and continued success of Trust for Public Land.