John was born in Colorado but moved to California during middle school where he met his wife of 41 years, Suzanne.  His three sons were born in California and his family relocated to Colorado in 1991. John retired from a thirty-two-year career in pharmaceutical sales and management and is currently the Office Manager for Springs Reformed Church. He held the office of deacon from 2012 to 2017 and has served as an elder since 2017.  In his spare time, John enjoys mountain bike riding and spending time with his two grandsons.