John Bayer

John returned to Cincinnati from Chicago in 2017 and joined the Bayer Becker team, bringing experience in design and permitting of complex, multi-phase projects. In 2020, John was named to the Associates leadership team and then in 2025 joined the Principals team. Known for his forward-thinking leadership style and ability to inspire collaboration, John has proven his capacity to lead diverse teams to success.

He excels at site design, grading, utility design, stormwater management and earthwork analysis. This combined with his prior work in surveying, make John a well-rounded professional who can realize his client’s vision. Known for his clear and open communication style, clients enjoy working with John, as he champions collaboration within the whole project team to bring the highest quality product in an efficient and timely manner. John is committed to saving clients’ time and effort by providing an inclusive land design development team.

When he’s not on the clock, you’d be hard pressed to find John indoors. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors, especially with his wife, Lilly, and their daughter.