John Budd is the chief operating officer for GKFF who works across programs to identify areas of synergy and improved effectiveness. Budd joined GKFF in 2022 after serving as the first COO for the State of Oklahoma. He also previously served as an EVP and chief strategy officer for Sonic Drive-In and as a partner and managing director for Boston Consulting Group. Budd received his undergraduate degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Northwestern University. Across all of his schools and roles, Budd most values the lessons he’s learned in coaching over 30 seasons of youth sports.