John Saia is a tested and exceptional leader in the government contracting sector, with over seventeen years of dynamic experience. Before joining Centurion, he transitioned to a commercial supplier-focused organization and expanded its presence in the GovCon community. His initial success there led him to drive a strategic shift, guiding the firm into its next chapter. He successfully spun off a federal-focused business unit into a self-sustained, woman-owned small business and expanded their footprint in the federal market, highlighting his expertise in set-aside categories. Additionally, John led his previous organization to numerous contract and subcontract awards, secured Top Secret FCL sponsorship, and seamlessly blended US and international operations teams. All the while, he maintained a strong track record and earned recognition for serving diverse clients like the Department of Defense (DoD), Army, Navy, Air Force, the Intelligence Community (IC), and civilian agencies including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, DHS, VA, and many other federal civilian agencies.
Now, as EVP at Centurion, he is focused on leveraging his extensive experience with industry partners, emerging technology markets, operations, sales, recruiting, business development, capture proposals, and marketing to drive growth for both revenue goals and the team culture necessary to bring value to an already amazing team.
John is a graduate of Christopher Newport University with a BSBA in Economics. He grew up in the Hampton Roads, VA area as the son of a 20+ year active-duty US Navy service member, which is where his passion for serving and supporting our nation’s warfighters was born. Outside of work, John cherishes his family life with his wife and three children, residing in Orlando, FL. An avid golfer and supporter of his children’s sports and activities, John balances professional achievements with personal fulfillment.