John Snell has an extensive background in workforce development and leadership within the naval shipbuilding sector. Currently serving as the Sr. Program Manager for Maritime Trades at ODU Virginia Modeling, Analysis, & Simulation Center, John oversees maritime trades strategic architecture for the Virginia Digital Maritime Center. Previously, at Naval Sea Systems Command, John functioned as the Director of Training and Workforce Development Corporate Program Manager, managing the workforce development for over 36,000 personnel. John's earlier roles at Norfolk Naval Shipyard included overseeing production training and leadership development initiatives, impacting thousands of employees. With a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and a Bachelor's in Business, John's expertise is complemented by a notable tenure as a Senior Leadership Coach and Consultant at FranklinCovey.
ODU Virginia Modeling, Analysis, & Simulation Center (VMASC)
The Virginia Modeling, Analysis, & Simulation Center is a multidisciplinary applied research and enterprise research facility of Old Dominion University, located in the Tri-Cities Center in Suffolk, Virginia. We provide modeling and simulation, analytic research, and technological support for partners across various industry, government, and community sectors; including, healthcare, cybersecurity, strategic defense, transportation and infrastructure, usability, and instructional design.