John Milligan
About John Milligan
John Milligan is a Staff Technical Program Manager at Xpanse, with a diverse background in program management, education, and environmental policy. He has held various positions at notable organizations, including Amazon, Guidon Design Inc., and Kaplan College, and holds advanced degrees from Duke University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Current Role at Xpanse
John Milligan serves as a Staff Technical Program Manager at Xpanse, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing technical programs and ensuring successful project execution. He works in Seattle, Washington, contributing to the company's objectives through his extensive experience in program management.
Previous Experience at Guidon Design Inc.
Prior to his current position, Milligan worked at Guidon Design Inc. as a Commissioning Program Manager from 2012 to 2016. During his four years in this role based in Chicago, Illinois, he was responsible for managing commissioning projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders.
Educational Background
John Milligan holds a Master’s Degree in Energy Economics and Policy from Duke University, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also earned an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, focusing on General Management, Finance, and Strategic Management from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006.
Career Path and Roles
Milligan has held various roles throughout his career, including Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon from 2017 to 2021, and Instructor at Kaplan College from 2010 to 2011. He also founded Goals2Green, LLC, where he worked from 2010 to 2014. His early career included positions such as Research Assistant at Duke University and Energy Policy Analyst at the Environmental Defense Fund.
Consulting and Management Experience
In addition to his program management roles, Milligan has experience in consulting. He worked as a Consultant at PRIZIM, Inc. from 2008 to 2010 and served as an Agriculture Technical Consultant at USDA-NRCS from 2004 to 2005. His diverse background in various sectors has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to technical program management.