Born and raised in the Great Pacific Northwest, John (one of eleven children) enjoys being outdoors and participating in a wide variety of sports and recreational activities.  A fan of many organized sports, John played football, baseball, and tennis in high school, and a number of recreation sports during his time in college.  After college, John volunteered as a junior high assistant baseball, softball, and football coach.  John also has experience working as a junior high youth leader with his church, and is presently pursuing an International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA), Youth Fitness Certification.  John is married to his wonderful wife, Angie, and has a daughter, Maddie, and son, Samuel.