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John F. Wharton
InvestorAdvisor - Government, National Security, Global Supply Chains & Commercial Relations at REFASHIOND Ventures
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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Greg MillerunlockedJohn: together at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (2022–2023)
John: together at National Defense University
John: together at U.S. Naval War College
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About
A retired Major General advising REFASHIOND on government, national security, global supply chains, and commercial relations.
Experience
- Global Connective Center, LLCChairman & CEOcurrent2021 — presentWashington DC
- National Center for Urban OperationsExecutive Chairmancurrent2018 — presentNew York, NY
- Stanford Research Institute Global Innovation FundBoard of Advisorscurrent2025 — presentStanford, CA
- AmeriVet Securities, Inc.Board of Directors; Chair, Governance and Audit Committees2018 — 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
- The Chertoff GroupSenior Advisor2019 — 2026Washington, DC
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSenior Advisor (Veterans Affinity Group)2019 — 2025Washington, DC
- Columbia University in the City of New YorkStrategic Advisor / Guest Lecturer Young President's Organization2019 — 2022Greater New York City Area
- National Defense UniversityVisiting Senior Research Fellow2017 — 2018Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
- United States Army Research, Development and Engineering CommandCommanding General (CEO)2014 — 2016Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
- United States Army Sustainment CommandCommanding General (CEO)2012 — 2014Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois
- United States Army Materiel CommandChief of Staff (COO)2009 — 2012Huntsville, Alabama
- United States Army Materiel Command - Southwest Asia; US Army Central/Third US Army; CFLCC;Commanding General / G4 / CFLCC C4; (CEO)2008 — 2009Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Skills & more
Board of Directors1Strategic Thinking1Strategic PlanningMilitaryLeadership DevelopmentResearch and Development (R&D)DefenseBusiness StrategyOrganizational Leadership9U.S. Department of Defense9National Security9Army2
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Military OperationsCommandOperational PlanningLeadershipGovernmentRoboticsForeign Military SalesBiotechnologyAviationTeam BuildingCEOFrom John's professional profile.
Colleagues at REFASHIOND Ventures
Andrew Bogle
Advisor at REFASHIOND Ventures
Brian Laung Aoaeh
Founder & Managing General Partner at REFASHIOND Ventures
Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA
Founder & Managing General Partner at REFASHIOND Ventures
Brian Lindquist
Venture Partner at REFASHIOND Ventures
Daniel Stanton
Advisor at REFASHIOND Ventures
Eric Schmalzbauer
Venture Partner at REFASHIOND Ventures
Kelcey Gosserand
Venture Partner at REFASHIOND Ventures
Lisa Morales-Hellebo
Founder & Managing General Partner at REFASHIOND Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John F. Wharton?
- A retired Major General advising REFASHIOND on government, national security, global supply chains, and commercial relations.
- Where does John F. Wharton work?
- John F. Wharton is Advisor - Government, National Security, Global Supply Chains & Commercial Relations at REFASHIOND Ventures.
- Where did John F. Wharton go to school?
- John F. Wharton studied at U.S. Naval War College (Master's Degree, National Security and Strategic Studies); United States Military Academy at West Point (Bachelor of Science - BS, General Engineering).
Same school
Also attended U.S. Naval War College18
Mike AmecheCXO, DeployX at Red Cell IncubationRobert HeadSenior Vice President, Government Affairs at Lockheed Martin VenturesLewis CraparottaLieutenant General USMC (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALJeff KruseLieutenant General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALJacqueline TameOperating Partner External Affairs at Playground GlobalTim DenningPrincipal at Ultratech Capital Partners
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Also attended United States Military Academy at West Point161
A.J. BertoneExecutive Vice President, Investments at In-Q-TelLes CraigInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalRichard ClarkeInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Aaron StachelPartner at FirstMile VenturesPatrick HenshawManaging Director at Render CapitalBen FawEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Context Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Chertoff Group2
Also worked at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development6
Akram HashemDirector, Communications at Merak CapitalMatthew WeinbergPartner at Max VenturesMaya RupertPolitical Strategist & Author at Higher Ground LabsJulia CampbellDirector of Accelerator Operations at Stadia VenturesMichael MashioffDirector - Credit Investments at RialtoGreg MillerFounder at Aidy
Also worked at Columbia University in the City of New York323
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockRon ZoriVenture Partner at Lerer HippeauRalph DeBernardoPartner, Investor Relations at Sapphire VenturesRichard ChesworthInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJesse Coors-BlankenshipCo-founder, General Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalLauren YoungHead of Platform at AlleyCorp
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Also worked at National Defense University12
Richard ClarkeInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Juliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesDave KumashiroBrigadier General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALRick WaddellNDU, Fmr D NSC, Lt Gen. at New North VenturesMark CrumblishCEO, Eagle Venture Lab at Eagle VentureGen. Timothy HaughInvestor at Ballistic Ventures
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