Since 2022, John Jesso has served as the Business Development Manager for Pointe Realty Group, a full-service real estate development firm headquartered in Raleigh. Before moving to Washington, NC John moved to Rocky Mount, N.C. from Charlotte, N.C. where he worked with Wachovia Bank for 18 years in the role of strategic program manager. While with Wachovia, John oversaw implementation of the bank’s expansion efforts when it moved into a new territory and was responsible for its growth strategy. The program was successful in positioning Wachovia as a market leader, a community partner and overall, the place to work. Soon after moving to Rocky Mount John served the City in the capacity of Downtown Development Director, focusing on Economic Development and Business Retention for the Central City. During his tenure, John led a surge in growth from 2014-2018 of $80 million in investment resulting in the creation of commercial and residential spaces as well as multiple jobs.
John is an alumnus of UNC Charlotte and East Carolina University. He has been actively involved in the communities he has called home, including other local United Ways.