John Paquin

Background

About John Paquin

As the Architecture Director for Zapata, John oversees a staff of Architects and Designers who excel in creating buildings and spaces that are efficient, well-designed, and measurably enhance the quality of life for those who work and live in them. Completed projects have included; high-end corporate offices, retail, hospitality, SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities), theaters, conference centers, medical skill facilities, and gymnasiums. In addition to drawing upon 25 years of design, management, and leadership experience in Architecture and Interior Design, John possesses an ability to consistently establish and maintain strong client relationships. These relationships have led to a greater understanding of the client’s needs, resulting in more rewarding experiences for the project teams. In the Public arena, John is Past President of AIA North Carolina and AIA Charlotte and an adjunct lecturer and guest critic for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte College of Architecture. John was also actively involved with the 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne), at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, NC, having served as a Subject-Matter Expert (SME) and Program Advisor with the Special Forces (SF) Combat Engineer Cadre. Select Clients – Department of Defense • Forces Command (FORSCOM) • U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) • Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) • U.S. Army Spec Operations Command (USASOC) • 1st Spec Forces Command Headquarters • Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) • Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) • John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (JFKSWCS) • 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne)(1SWTG-A) • Airborne Corps • 82nd Airborne Division • 75th Ranger Regiment Select Clients – Corporate • Bank of America • Accenture • Truliant • Regions Bank