John joined Madrona in 2000. He manages the internal technology infrastructure and consults with Madrona’s portfolio companies as they establish their infrastructure and security programs. Additionally, John participates in technical due diligence for potential investments and often works closely with entrepreneurs to test their technology and provide essential feedback during product development.

Journey to Madrona

John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and his MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He was previously a technology consultant for Wright Runstad & Company, where he developed a leasing information system and managed the accounting systems. Before that, he was a security consultant and IT auditor for Honeywell, Inc.

Lessons learned

Reboot. It’s really the secret to nearly everything in our modern, electronically connected world. This even applies to our cars now!

When he’s not in the office…

John enjoys cruising the San Juan Islands and northern destinations with his family aboard their Ranger Tug powerboat. He is an avid skier and cyclist, commuting to the office daily on his bicycle.

Noteworthy

In 2017, John and his youngest daughter Olivia rode their tandem bicycle across the United States, raising money and awareness for the endangered resident orcas of the Salish Sea. Over 3,523 miles, they bonded over the shared experience of seeing the country from the saddle.