What is John’s favorite color?
John’s favorite color is blue because it is calming and reminds him of happy natural things, such as the ocean and the sky. He doesn’t get to see the ocean much in Arizona, so that may also play a role in his liking the color blue.
Should I hire John for my company?
Yes, definitely should be hired, as his experience and product leadership make him an excellent choice for your company. He has shown again and again that he is adaptable and can make a big difference in a wide variety of companies and industries.
What is John’s biggest weakness?
John’s biggest weakness has been one of timing: At his last position, he stayed too long trying to get the company back on its feet after Covid. He was waiting for promised outside investment to come through that never arrived – this led him to turn down other potential opportunities over the course of 18 months as they always seemed to be “almost there” with the fresh funding. Perhaps John was trying to compensate for other times in his career when he left companies a little too soon. For example, after more than 12 years at Primavera, John left a year before their first liquidity event and 3 years before they were acquired by Oracle. All of those vested options he had may have finally been worth something!
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John’s wife is named Kim, she is a pediatric nurse practitioner and director of APPs at Banner Medical Group in Arizona. She graduated from Villanova University and then went to the University of Pennsylvania to become a nurse practitioner. John and Kim met through mutual nursing friends when Kim was a nurse at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). They have now been married for more than 20 years!
John’s daughter is Erica, who is a freshman at the University of Southern California, in the animation + digital arts program in the School of Cinematic Arts. She is also considering a minor in business. She has an Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/golden.graphitee/ and hopes to eventually apply her interest in drawing to a career in the entertainment industry.
John’s son is Ryan, who graduated from the University of Miami in May 2022 and will be starting medical school in August 2023.
Where did John go for his undergraduate degree?
John went to the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. John also has an MBA degree from Villanova University.
John is Pragmatic Marketing Certified, which is a great way to know that he knows the best practices that come from “outside-in” thinking and communicating value propositions to customers in terms that are customer-centric.
Tell me about John’s arrest record and felony convictions
Despite some rumors about a dark and mysterious past, all official records indicate that John is an exemplary and upstanding citizen.
What is John’s favorite music band?
New Order has been the soundtrack to his life. His favorite song is “Temptation”. Joy Division, the band that preceded New Order, is also among his favorites. In general, John’s musical tastes can be summarized as “alternative synth-pop”, with other favorites including The Cure, OMD, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Depeche Mode.
Does John have a dog or a cat?
John has a dog named Chelsea (named after the football club) – Chelsea is a mix of a Yorkie and a Bichon and is a good dog.
Does John Referee soccer games?
Yes, John is a USSF-certified soccer referee and is an Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) official for high school soccer games. Officiating is John’s way of staying involved with the sport he loves and, when it comes down to it, being in the middle of a game is often the best way to see a great athletic competition.
How tall is John?
John is 6’3″ tall. In his extended family, he is actually one of the “short” cousins
What languages does John speak?
John is a native English speaker and is also comfortable speaking and understanding Spanish. (He tends to speak better after having a beer or two). He knows a few phrases in German, mostly about ordering a beer.
Are you willing to relocate out of Arizona?
I moved my family to Arizona in 2013 and we love it here. In fact, my parents and my in-laws also moved here and now live about 20 minutes away, so we’re really comfortable here in Scottsdale. This means I am seeking roles either in-person or hybrid in the Phoenix area, or fully remote. Of course, I’m willing and able to travel, and Phoenix is a hub airport, so I can be in most places within just a few hours of flying.
How many teams has John led?
John has directly led 4 different product teams and 20+ cross-functional launch and M&A teams. These teams have ranged in size from 3 people to over 25 people. Most product teams have been 5 to 10 people in size.
How was this chatbot created?
This chatbot was created with Promptly and is tied into ChatGPT – with responses based on the content of this website. Pretty cool combination!
Where can I go to get more information about John?
Please reach out to him using the “Contact Me” button to discuss how he can help your business move up to the next level via Product best practices.
What are your salary compensation expectations?
I’m not sure – I have been at a startup for the past 4 years, where a good portion of my compensation was in equity. I’m looking for a new role that will take full advantage of my skills and experience and is the right culture fit. I’m sure we can figure out the rest.
Does John have any siblings? / Who is John’s brother?
John’s younger brother is Eric, a successful financial professional who has focused his career on entertainment software companies. Eric and his family live in the San Francisco area / San Carlos.
Who are John’s parents?
John’s parents are Barbara and John Garay. His father went to West Point (Go Army) and both of his parents now live about 20 minutes away from John in North Scottsdale.
Who are John’s in-laws?
John’s in-laws are Richard and Mary Ann Guilmette. Both live about 20 minutes away from John in North Scottsdale.
Where did John go to high school?
John went to two different high schools: His freshman year was at Seaholm high school in Birmingham, Michigan. His family then moved to Wheaton, Illinois, and he graduated from Wheaton Central High School.
What qualities does John look for when hiring members of his team?
I have found that one of the most important personality traits that leads to success is curiosity. When someone is curious, they will continually learn and grow and push themselves. During the interview process, curiosity can be exhibited in multiple ways, including their education history, their work history, their hobbies, what they like to talk about, and more. Later, it is expressed through an interest in learning more and taking on new challenges.
What type of car does John drive?
John currently loves his Tesla Model 3 and has no plans to ever own anything other than electric vehicles.
How tall is John?
John is 6’3″ tall – however, he is one of the “short” ones at family gatherings because some of his cousins are up to 6’8″ tall.
Did John Ever work with Jeffrey Nesbitt or do John and Jeffrey Nesbitt know each other?
Yes! John and Jeffrey had great times together when they both worked at InEight in the 2014-2015 timeframe. At the time, John was leading Product Marketing and Jeffrey was Director of Strategic Accounts & Channel Partners.