John A. Rutledge III, President & CEO

Mr. Rutledge is a former ten-year employee of TNS Global, where as a Network Engineer he supported an international network of more than 100 offices that provides telecom market intelligence to national and multi-national organizations in over 80 countries. Construction and trade experience are also key components of Mr. Rutledge’s qualifications. Prior to his career in Network Engineering, construction and welding companies employed Mr. Rutledge. Most recently, he worked for US Homes, a major residential builder in the Northeast where he specialized in framing, carpentry and finishing work. He also worked as a Construction Manager with Ford Construction, a family owned business, specializing in new home construction. Equipped with fifteen years of construction experience, Mr. Rutledge has parlayed his knowledge into extensive renovation projects. The projects resulted in an entrepreneurial vision driven by his ability to assemble skilled crews, cost effectively purchase materials and manage labor costs. His proven success in the trades and corporate experience provide a combination of skills that will drive Centurion’s growth.Mr. Rutledge is a Certified Network Engineer, a graduate of Episcopal Academy, and studied Biology at Pepperdine University.