John Rakolta III (JR) is President of Walbridge and a member of its Board of Directors. A forward-thinking executive, JR has led Walbridge’s expansion into new markets while delivering strong financial performance. His most notable achievement: spearheading the company’s entry into the hyperscale data center market, where Walbridge ranks among the Top 10 Data Center Contractors in the U.S. With over 4.2 gigawatts built or under construction, serving more than 10 clients across 20+ campus locations, and a total pipeline exceeding 10.7 gigawatts, Walbridge has become a trusted partner for the world’s most influential companies building Cloud and AI data centers. JR holds degrees from Purdue University and NYU and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Executive Leadership Development program.
