John Johnston

John Johnston is a seasoned facilities and construction management professional currently serving as the Director of Facilities for USA Operations at Yugo since January 2024. Prior experience includes leading construction and maintenance initiatives as the Director at Avanti Residential, overseeing 22 assets across three states, and managing capital projects as Capital Project Manager at Waterton, completing $75 million in redevelopment and achieving significant cost savings. Additionally, John has a background in economic development, having managed high-impact recruitment projects at Wake County Economic Development, and advocating for business interests as Government Relations Manager at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. John holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a BA in Political Science and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.