JOHN EVARTS

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

John is a seasoned leader and operations strategist with over 20 years of experience in operations and technical management. In his role as COO, John is responsible for the overall operations of the company.

John is a co-founder of Imagine Sustainability, a consulting co-operative based in Halifax, Canada. He also teaches in the emerging field of sustainability at Dalhousie University. Prior to joining SabrTech, John spent 20 years with the US Navy as a submarine officer and nuclear engineer, where he accrued a wide range of organizational leadership, large and small team management, operational planning, and technical operations experience. He has successfully led groups of up to four hundred people and has been a strategist and planner for teams of up to eight thousand.

John graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree, then a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Idaho. He trained and certified as a nuclear engineer for the US Department of the Navy. Other education includes Civil Engineering (Environmental) at the University of New Mexico and, currently, John is completing a Masters in Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University.

John enjoys research and study in various disciplines. Of specific interest is the development of alternative sustainable methods of producing food and energy, for which algae is an ideal source. When not working, he runs, plays guitar, practices yoga, and enjoys his home garden. He can be seen around Halifax participating in active transportation on foot and bike.