About
Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr. (Ret.) was reappointed to the Agree Realty board in February 2021 and previously served as a director from August 2011 until his confirmation as United States Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in September 2019.
He currently serves as Chairman of Walbridge, a privately held construction and engineering company. He also served as United States Commissioner General for Expo Dubai 2020, and brings experience leading complex, capital-intensive businesses along with capital markets and governance expertise.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University.
Roles
Agree Realty Corp.
Independent Director · Current role
2021–present
United States Department of State
United States Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates · Also served as US Commissioner General for Expo Dubai 2020.
2019-2021
Agree Realty Corporation
Director · Previously served as a director from August 2011 until September 2019.
2011-2019
External Roles
Walbridge
Chairman
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Business Leaders for Michigan
Board of Directors
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Richard Nixon Foundation
Board of Directors
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Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Trustee
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Growing Michigan Together Council
Chair
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Performance Compensation
Director Compensation
FY 2025Fees earned or paid in cash
$70,000
Stock awards
$114,999
Total
$184,999
Also at Agree Realty Corp.
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