John Heatherly, Pe
About John Heatherly, Pe
John Heatherly is a Senior Program Manager at Blue Origin with over 29 years of experience in engineering and project management across military and civilian sectors.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
John Heatherly currently serves as a Senior Program Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Merritt Island, Florida, he is responsible for overseeing comprehensive program management within the company. He utilizes his extensive experience in engineering and management to drive the development and execution of key projects at BLUE ORIGIN, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Before his current role, John Heatherly was the Senior Manager of Construction at BLUE ORIGIN from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Project Manager from 2019 to 2022. These roles saw him managing critical construction and project management activities, leveraging his background in engineering and construction to lead various high-stakes projects within the company. His tenure at BLUE ORIGIN has solidified his expertise in advancing the company's infrastructure and project initiatives.
Experience with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
John Heatherly accumulated significant experience with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), where he served in various roles. From 2018 to 2019, he was the Director of Production Operations in Corpus Christi, Texas. Earlier, from 2016 to 2018, he held the position of Director of Facilities Engineering & Acquisition Division at Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi. Additionally, he was the Deputy Director of Public Works in the British Indian Ocean Territory from 2015 to 2016. His extensive NAVFAC experience highlights his capabilities in managing large-scale engineering and facilities operations in diverse environments.
Military Service Background
John Heatherly has a robust background serving in the United States Air Force and US Navy. His roles included Avionics Technician, Flight Engineer, and Supply Systems Analyst in the USAF from 1993 to 2007. He then transitioned to the US Navy, where he served from 2007 to 2019 in roles including Civil Engineer Corps Officer, Supervisor/Project Engineer, and Executive Deputy Director of the Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit. These roles underscore his diverse technical expertise and leadership in military engineering and operations.
Educational Qualifications
John Heatherly holds a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) from Old Dominion University, earned in 2015, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, completed in 2006. Additionally, he achieved two Associate in Applied Sciences degrees from the Community College of the Air Force in Aviation Operations and Avionic Systems Technologies. His academic background provides a solid foundation in engineering and industrial management.