John Laurens

John Laurens has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. John started their career at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, holding multiple positions of leadership in industrial engineering. During their time there, they managed budgets, implemented Lean initiatives, and mentored staff. Laurens also played a key role in outfitting a new manufacturing facility and completing the Industrial Engineering portion of FAA certification for a multi-billion dollar program.

After their tenure at Gulfstream, Laurens joined Production Tool & Technology Inc. as a Sales/Tooling Specialist. John was responsible for developing B2B and B2G sales in the southeastern US. John utilized a consultative sales approach to understand customers' needs and tailor options that positioned the company as the best and sole provider.

Laurens then joined AV8 Designers Inc. as a Sales Manager, focusing on aircraft damage mitigation and LED specialists. John later joined Cross Company as a Senior Account Manager, specializing in machine automation, process control, and instrumentation technologies. In this role, they provided technical expertise to solve complex valve automation and production challenges, while also contributing to process improvement and lean initiatives.

Overall, John Laurens has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership, technical expertise, and sales skills in multiple industries.

John Laurens completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management with a Manufacturing Emphasis, along with a minor in Business, at Georgia Southern University. John attended the university from 2001 to 2006. Following this, they pursued further education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Georgia Southern University from 2007 to 2009.