John, the youngest person to be licensed by the Florida Real Estate Commission, joined his father, James, at the family firm selling real estate in 1964. John graduated from Gulf High School, completed real estate courses at Tomlinson Adult Educational School, the University of FL, Real Estate Land Institute and continued his real estate education through numerous seminars and courses. He was awarded the Professional Designation of “Accredited Land Consultant #758” by the National Association of Realtors. John is an active member of many community organizations, nonprofit causes and professional associations. He was appointed by the Governor to serve as Pasco County Commissioner in 1983, served on the first Save Our Rivers Committee of SWFWMD, was appointed the first lay-member of the FL Bar Association Grievance Committee – 6th Judicial District, and served on the first Pasco County School System Advisory Board.  John and his wife Sharon have raised two daughters and live in New Port Richey.