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John Blair
Assistant Director, National Business Investment at Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
John Gustavo Blair is the Director of National Business Investment at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA).2 He previously served as the Assistant Director of National Business Investment from March 2020 to March 2024.3
Blair has been with FCEDA since 2017, where he handles relationships with emerging tech companies in sectors such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, drones, and autonomous vehicles.1 He represents FCEDA in its memberships at the Chamber of Digital Commerce and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).1
Blair has a diverse background in business development, sales, and consultancy roles.4 He is originally from the Washington, DC area and has completed the Leadership Fairfax program.1 As an alumnus of George Mason University, Blair served as President of the GMU School of Management Alumni Chapter from 2005 to 2007, where he significantly increased event attendance and established the Annual Business Celebration event.1
Currently, Blair serves as the President of the Volunteer Fairfax Board of Directors.1 His LinkedIn username is johngustavoblair.3
