Security & Resiliency

John M. Borland, P.E., PMP: John is a highly accomplished and versatile leader serving as an Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army, including extensive experience within Special Operations. He most recently served as the Innovation Chief for the Command Engineer at United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where he drove strategic advancements and technological integration while overseeing a global construction project portfolio spanning more than 15 countries. His leadership encompassed the development of critical infrastructure, data centers, power plants, microgrids, operations centers, and corporate housing, as well as directing area development planning efforts in support of strategic missions.

As an Adjunct Instructor at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering, John still mentors and coaches future engineering leaders. His distinguished military career includes significant leadership roles such as Director of Engineering within the U.S. Army Special Operations Command and Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

John is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Texas A&M University, holds an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.