Navy Account Lead
As Navy Account Lead, Mr. Accardi maintains active contact with NAVFAC and the USCG, identifying and developing opportunities to support these clients to fulfill program requirements Weston can uniquely support. 43+ years of engineering, management and business development experience with environmental, civil infrastructure, vertical construction and energy projects for both government and private industry. John’s history with the Navy client includes the program management of contracts exceeding $150M. Extensive experience establishing and managing federal business development programs for which he has managed and authored $3.5+B in successful federal proposals for the U.S. Navy, USCG and other federal agencies, including individual procurements exceeding $900M. Leads the Capture process through long-term relationships with other environmental, design and construction contractors of all size categories, forming many winning teams. Involved in SBA Mentor- Protégé (M-P) Program since its formation. Leadership roles in SAME for 36 years where he is a member of the Academy of Fellows, currently an Elected National Director and Executive Committee member who has held many roles through the years, including Regional Vice President, National Director, Program Chair for a National Conference, Program Committee Session Chair for two National Conferences.