John was elected to represent the 38th District in the Ohio House of Representatives in 2000. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of the Health Committee for the House, as well as Chairman of the Criminal Justice Committee. In 2003, John authored legislation to establish and was the founding chair of the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. He also served as Chairman of the Ohio Correctional Institution Inspection Committee; Chairman of the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund and was a member of the Ohio Fatherhood Commission. During his last three years in the Legislature, John led efforts in Ohio to advance ex-offender reentry programming, sponsoring and helping to pass three pieces of legislation to assist both offenders and their families overcome barriers.Since leaving the Ohio General Assembly, John partnered with Think Tank Inc. to co-found the Dayton Circles Campaign. This national anti-poverty initiative aims to lift families out of poverty through intentional relationships. Currently the National Campaign Manager, John and Think Tank are working with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections and Montgomery County leaders to adapt the Circles principles to assist incarcerated individuals as they transition back into their communities.Prior to joining the legislature, John worked full-time for the Reynolds and Reynolds Company; was the Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman and also served the City of Kettering as Councilman and Vice Mayor. He is a graduate of Wright State University, with a B.A. in marketing.A family friend had this to say about John, “John is a man of integrity, passion and vision. He has committed his life and energy to the disenfranchised because he believes it is his “call” in life.”