John Gaines

John Gaines is a seasoned professional in real estate development with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Director of Store Development at PCC Community Markets since August 2017, John oversees new store design, construction, lease execution, and budget management. Prior roles include Vice President of Real Estate Development at Freehold Group LLC, where responsibilities encompassed project financial modeling and property management, and Real Estate Development Manager positions at both Intracorp Companies and Seco Development Inc., focusing on mid-rise multifamily projects. Earlier experience includes roles as a Construction Project Engineer at Ferguson Construction Co. and Project Engineer at Ledcor. John holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics with a Pre-Med focus from the University of Washington and Trinity College-Hartford.