John Vachon

John Vachon is a Senior OZ Strategist and Co-Founder/Co-Owner of Urban Synergy, an Opportunity Zone project in Downtown Kingsport, Tennessee.12 He has over 20 years of experience in real estate redevelopment and 15 years in orthopedic surgical sales.2

Professional Background

• Strategic Advisor at OZPros, an Opportunity Zone Advisory Firm, since May 20223
• Prominent collaborator and influencer in the Opportunity Zone arena2
• Experienced in advising and moderating several groups within OZWorks and OZPros2

Urban Synergy Project

Vachon has worked on the Urban Synergy team for over 20 years, during which they have:

• Acquired 23 properties in Downtown Kingsport2
• Adaptively reused many properties as urban lofts, loft office space, and restaurant/retail space2
• Identified 15 qualified Opportunity Zone properties, packaged for sale to a Qualified Opportunity Fund or investor2

Expertise

• Opportunity Zones and their potential impact on American communities2
• Downtown redevelopment2
• Medical device sales, particularly in the orthopedic field2
• Innovation and entrepreneurship2

John Vachon holds a Certificate of Entrepreneurship from Babson College. His LinkedIn username is john-vachon-1835327.34