John G. Smith

John G. Smith holds a Master Planners Certification and a comprehensive knowledge of general management. Prior to joining Forino in February of 1996 as the Vice President, John served as the General Manager of the Golden Oaks Golf Club. There, he was responsible for all operations, staffing and business development and was an integral part of the design and construction of the clubhouse and golf course. As the VP of Forino, John utilized his 25 years of general management experience to oversee daily operations of the firm which included supply chain management, advising business unit goals, and implementing plans to attain organizational goals. In addition to these responsibilities, John developed numerous business relationships with key industry suppliers to provide top quality products and services to our firm’s customers, thus solidifying our goals of “Building Confidence. Delivering Value.” While working with our Reading office, John also served our local community and industry through various positions, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association of Berks County and the Berks Conservation District. In 2019, John was promoted to President of Forino Co., L.P. and transferred to South Carolina to head our operations and expansion in the Hilton Head and Bluffton markets. In his time in the Lowcountry, we have become the premiere commercial construction and residential builder in Jasper and Beaufort counties, with developments in engineering in Georgia as well. With current investments and acquisitions totaling $121 million, Forino South Carolina has expanded to include all manners of commercial, multi-family, and hotel development, along with boat storage facilities and multiple residential developments.