John
Dye

John Dye is the Vice President of Strategic Development at XBuild, an AI orchestration platform for the construction industry, and the Founder and Host of the American Contractor Show, a media platform dedicated to elevating contractors and the trades. A fourth-generation contractor, John brings a rare combination of deep industry roots, media savvy, and technology leadership to his work bridging the gap between traditional construction and emerging AI-powered solutions. At XBuild, John leads strategic development efforts focused on connecting AI technology to real-world construction workflows. XBuild's platform delivers AI-powered estimation, project management, and operational tools designed to help contractors make better data-driven decisions, grow their revenue, and lower overhead. Prior to his current role, John served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at XBuild, helping build the company's go-to-market strategy and industry presence. The American Contractor Show, which John founded and hosts, has become a respected voice in the construction and home improvement space. The show features interviews with industry leaders, explores business strategies for contractors, and advocates for the trades as a viable and rewarding career path. John's media work complements his technology role, giving him a platform to champion both innovation and the hardworking professionals who build America's homes and infrastructure. John's career spans more than two decades across construction, sales, marketing, insurance supplementing, and executive coaching. He is the creator of The Art of the Supplement, a training program for contractors navigating the insurance restoration process. He also founded John Dye Signature Consulting, providing leadership development and executive coaching to construction industry professionals. Earlier in his career, he served as a Partner and Marketing Director at DALMED and held roles across the construction services landscape. John is a published author — his article on the top tools of homeowner need appeared in the New York Post. He speaks English and Spanish, is a member of AGIA, and holds certifications in Property Insurance Claim Management and Insurance Claim Supplementing. He attended Indiana Bible College and is based in the United States.