John Kliem, is a professional engineer and retired naval officer and leads Federal Strategy for Johnson Controls. Previously, as a Federal Government executive, developed and implemented strategic infrastructure programs that continue to enhance the energy security and resiliency of the Department of the Navy installations. Most recently, Kliem was Executive Director, Resilient Energy Program Office in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Prior to this, he served the Navy in a variety of leadership roles including Deputy Director for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy’s Renewable Energy Program Office and Director, Facility Management and Energy Navy Installations Command.

Kliem played a key role in leading a $2B energy acquisition program, which more than doubled the Navy’s use of outside financing to support energy security objectives. He also developed and led cybersecurity endeavors that enabled the Navy to upgrade and secure the industrial control systems at several of its largest installations. Kliem is located at the Johnson Controls Global Government Relations Office in Washington, DC.

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