As President of The PENTA Building Group, John is responsible for ensuring our corporate culture is realized in every aspect of PENTA. John directs all departments (business development, preconstruction, and estimating; construction operations; and finance and corporate services) within the company.
John has been working in the commercial construction industry for over 27 years, with 21 of those years specific to Las Vegas, starting with the Paris Hotel and Casino in 1997. In 1992, John graduated with a BS in Environmental Sciences and Resource Management from Lehigh University. In 2004, John graduated from the University of Arizona with a Master’s in Business & Administration (MBA). Since joining PENTA, John has received certification as a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) through the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and has become a LEED AP with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
John started his career in Newark, NJ, as an engineer in the transportation technologies division of an international engineering firm. In 1997, John moved to Phoenix, AZ to work as an engineer for a large General Contractor. In 2000, John became President of a construction consulting company offering information systems and software, process efficiency, and general construction consulting services throughout the United States. Finally joining The PENTA Building Group in 2004, John has been on PENTA’s Senior Management Committee since its inception in 2004 and has been a big part of the growth and development of one of Las Vegas’s largest General Contractors. John manages PENTA’s operating risk and commits to meeting client expectations on numerous high-profile projects; including Wynn Retail Plaza, Las Vegas Ballpark, Caesars Forum Convention Center, T-Mobile Arena, SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, OMNIA Las Vegas, World Market Center, and the Metropolis Phase 2B / Residential Tower 3 in Los Angeles.
John is also very involved in the local community; currently serving on three nonprofit boards: Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), Opportunity Village, and Junior Achievement.
John is originally from Buffalo, New York. He currently lives in Southwest Las Vegas and is married to Lisa Cannito. They have four children together, Anna, Grace, Maddie, and Sarah.
