John F. Suarez has background in information systems and technology, supply chain & logistics, and revenue generating business leadership in commercial & industrial construction, manufacturing, and education.
Suarez had regional, divisional, and corporate leadership roles for multi-national corporations, and prime government contractors. Suarez is a portfolio, program, project, and contracts manager and helped lead projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean. For five years prior to SHSU, he was a Director over technical programs for industry at San Jacinto College District in Houston. Suarez has been an entrepreneur, starting or helping to start, ten companies.
Suarez has an undergraduate degree in Marketing, an MBA, and a Master of Science in Information Systems with a focus on data management, machine learning, and AI. He has several recognized industry certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), Certified Professional and Federal Contract Manager, Risk Management for Complex Government Contracts & Projects, others.
Vocationally Suarez is involved with international development, humanitarian relief, medical missions, food scarcity, clean water, advocacy, and training.