John T Shaddox CEO John T brings nearly three decades of industrial commodity commercial and manufacturing experience, with a significant background in recycling and sustainability activities. Prior to joining Venture Metals, John T was the Chief Commercial Officer for Ardagh Group, a global leader in glass and metal packaging. John T earned his undergraduate business administration degree from LeTourneau University and his MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas. Born and raised in the Dallas area, John T lives in Melissa, TX with his wife Deborah. They enjoy tennis, biking and spending time with their daughters and grandkids. “Success in any aspect of life can be attributable to exploiting natural talent, hard work, and luck. You need all three, but hard work is the only thing that will make that success sustainable. I look forward to leading the VM+ team to continued growth and success.” Back to Leadership