John Mendiola

John (Chris) Mendiola, MBA, MSML has a diverse work experience in financial management, budgeting, and contract specialist roles. John (Chris) started their career in 2017 as a Budget Analyst at the United States Air Force, where they worked until 2020. From 2020 to 2021, they served as a Contract Specialist at the same organization. In 2021, they joined the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center as a Financial Management Specialist, and in 2023, they transitioned to the role of Chief Financial Officer at DoD Platform One.

John (Chris) Mendiola, MBA, MSML, completed their education as follows:

- From 2000 to 2007, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

- In 2008-2009, they studied Financial Management with an emphasis on Finance at the Community College of the Air Force.

- In 2018-2019, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Western Governors University.

- Continuing their educational journey, they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University in 2020-2021.

Additionally, in 2014, they obtained a certification in Department of Defense Financial Management, Level 2, from the United States Department of Defense.