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About Me
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Hi, welcome to my page.
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My name is John Porter. I am an entrepreneur, real estate investor, philanthropist, and lifelong learner. My path has been anything but traditional.
After leaving high school at sixteen and becoming emancipated, I earned my GED and began my career as an electrical apprentice. By nineteen, I was leading crews as an electrical foreman. At twenty-five, my business partner and I founded PorterMatt Electric, which has grown into a multi-state electrical contracting company serving commercial clients throughout the western United States.
Years later, I returned to school to pursue a goal I had left unfinished. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, earning a 4.0 GPA, College Honors, Departmental Honors, and summa cum laude distinction. I currently attend The Wharton School's Executive MBA program.Beyond business, I co-founded PME Charitable Group, which supports children's education and breast cancer initiatives in Mexico.
I also serve on the Advisory Board of Layer 9 Data Centers, a company focused on hyperscale infrastructure development throughout Latin America.
Today, my interests include business growth, real estate investment, technology, philanthropy, and the development of ShadowShift, a software platform designed to improve workforce management and productivity in the construction industry.
My story reflects a belief that where you begin does not determine where you finish. Hard work, perseverance, and a willingness to keep learning can open doors that once seemed out of reach.
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