Please join us in welcoming, John F. Ware, III as DCI’s newest Project Manager

John F. Ware, III is a highly experienced and accomplished Project Manager specializing in healthcare, commercial, and mixed‑use real estate development across the Southeast. Based in Raleigh, he brings more than five years of experience leading ground‑up construction, adaptive reuse, and fit‑out projects ranging from $500K to $30M. With a background that spans real estate development, corporate strategy, and financial advisory, John is known for delivering complex projects with disciplined oversight, clear communication, and a strong owner‑centric approach.

Prior to his current role, John was a Principal Consultant at Faulconer Management, LLC, providing turnkey leadership from concept through occupancy, coordinating architects, engineers, general contractors, and municipalities to ensure alignment, compliance, and efficient execution. He manages project budgeting, vendor selection, permitting, scheduling, and financial controls while advising clients on lease strategy, tenant improvements, and long‑term capital planning.

John has also served as Director of Special Projects and Strategy for Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, where he oversaw multi‑site construction and renovation programs across more than 50 facilities statewide. He implemented capital expenditure systems, repositioned assets to improve performance, and led site selection, design development, and contractor oversight for expansions throughout North Carolina.

Earlier in his career, John spent nearly a decade in wealth management with First National Bank of Pennsylvania and BB&T/Truist, where he launched new regional markets, built multimillion‑dollar advisory portfolios from the ground up, and developed operational infrastructure to support long‑term growth. His experience provides a unique financial and strategic lens that strengthens his approach to real estate development and owner representation.

John holds a B.S. in Managerial Economics from Hampden‑Sydney College and previously earned his PMP certification (2020–2023). He is an active member of the Raleigh community, serving in leadership roles with organizations including Emmaus House of Raleigh, Christ Church on Capitol Square, and the Northbrook Club. He is also a longtime member of F3 Raleigh.

Welcome to DCI John!