John Riendeau

For the past four and a half years, John has been a Business Development Manager leading the Defense & Homeland Security Sector for the RIEDC, and has been with the Corporation for 18 years. He was part of the RI Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) Team that successfully saw the local Navy and Guard commands gain billets. As the Defense & Homeland Security Sector lead, John coordinates and facilitates business development opportunities between out-of-state companies and Rhode Island companies, as well as higher education institutions for both the defense and homeland security sector. John has personally contributed to in-state company growth and successful out-of-state business recruitment over his tenure. He has created new business development initiatives for collaboration between businesses, colleges/universities and governmental agencies, and he continues to oversee an expanding and growing sector in Rhode Island. John is a Graduate of the University of Rhode Island.