John Bello

John Bello brings first-hand experience as a trial court administrator to his work in strengthening and improving court leadership, governance, caseflow, and workload.

He previously served as court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court, where he oversaw 6,500 court staff, 97 courthouses, and an $850 million budget. Bello's responsibilities included budget preparation and oversight, labor relations and human resources, information technology, facilities management, capital projects, and security. 

At NCSC, he leads a team of experienced court professionals who specialize in projects that assist courts with implementing best practices and improving operations in trial and appellate courts.  This work includes case flow processing, weighted workload assessments, strategic planning initiatives, organizational assessments, class and compensation assessments, and leadership development. He has also served as executive director for the National Association of Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers (NAPCO) since 2023. 

Bello earned a bachelor's degree from Daniel Webster College and a certificate in judicial administration from Michigan State University.