John Pugh

John T Pugh is a multifaceted business executive, entrepreneur, and former professional basketball player.23 He is the owner of Pugh Investments, a holding company, and Pugh Management, a real estate development company.23

Professional Background

John has over 20 years of experience in various business ventures and real estate projects.2 His career path includes:

• Working on Wall Street, where he improved business processes through software development2
• Leading sales efforts for start-up products and services2
• Managing large real estate projects, including complex re-zoning and approvals processes2
• Delivering significant returns for investors in both private ventures and public-private partnerships2

Education

John T Pugh holds several degrees:

• Bachelor of Science from Fordham Gabelli School of Business (1996-2000)3
• Master of Architecture (MArch) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2006-2009)3
• Graduate coursework at Boston University (2012-2013)3

Current Roles

• Owner of Pugh Investments (January 2023 - Present)3
• Owner of Pugh Management (February 2015 - Present)3
• Strategic Partner at Civico (January 2016 - Present)3

Expertise and Interests

John is passionate about:

• Mentoring young entrepreneurs2
• Growing businesses through improvements in operations, sales, branding, and digital marketing2
• Real estate development and investment14
• Speaking on topics such as the future of cities, real estate entrepreneurship, and urbanism2

Personal

John has lived in various cities around the world, including Paris, Brussels, Melbourne, New York City, Washington D.C., and Boston.2 He currently resides in Tampa, FL and spends summers in New England.2 In his spare time, he enjoys fine dining, traveling to exotic locations, and appreciating high-quality scotch.2