Education

• MS, Management Information Systems, Florida State University, 2010
• BA, English, Florida State University, 2004

Professional Activities

John Hornbuckle joined the joined Auburn University's Harbert College of Business as Chief Information Officer in 2017. During his time at Harbert College he has been heavily-involved in multiple large projects, including the design and construction of Horton-Hardgrave Hall, and led the transformation of the IT department from a service provider to a strategic partner. 

His IT career began in the private sector, when he turned a hobby of working on computers into a full-time job. After working for several years for a regional Internet service provider, he and a co-worker launched their own IT sales and service company.

Eventually he transitioned to the public sector, taking a job running IT operations for a school district. While working there, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and earned his Project Management Professional certification. He next moved into higher education, taking a position as IT Director for the Florida State University College of Business. He served there for five years before being lured to the loveliest village on the plains.