John F. Rudin is an independent business consultant. His background includes over thirty years experience in various leadership positions with a Fortune 500 aluminum company. Management and executive experience include finance, administration, sales management, general business management, and president of the $700 million revenue metals distribution business unit. Most recently, he served as vice president, chief information officer, responsible for the corporation’s information technology systems, communications and related strategies in support of business operations.

Since retiring in June 2000, Mr. Rudin has served as a business consultant providing services in the areas of information systems management, business processes and strategic planning. His interest is working with organizations to achieve measurable improvements in operations through personnel development, open communication, clear accountability, teamwork and technology to improve business processes.

As a past director of the National Association of Aluminum Distributors (NAAD), John also served as president of the 100-member company trade organization. He is past chairman of the Specialty Metals Division of the Steel Service Center Institute (SSCI). He served on the Information Systems Committee and Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Richmond. He presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Technology Council, chairs the workforce development committee and was a founder of the CIO Forum for the exchange of ideas from local companies. John served the city of Richmond as a member of the Department of Information Technology Policy Committee and the Commission to Re-engineer City Government. He represented the Virginia Manufacturer’s Association on the Virginia General Assembly Joint Commission on Technology and Science Advisory Committee considering the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA).

The Greater Richmond Technology Council recognized John as a finalist for the 2000 leadership award. In 1999, he was presented with the IT Education Achievement Award by Virginia Commonwealth University and the Greater Richmond Technology Council for contribution to the advancement of information technology education in the Richmond area.

A native of Chicago, John attended the University of Illinois majoring in business administration and received an M.B.A. from the University of Richmond. He served as a petty officer in the Naval Air Reserve.