John grew up in Dickson and has lived in the area most of his life. John and his wife Penny have been married for 38 years. They have two adult children and six granddaughters. John is a graduate of Dickson County High School (Class of ‘82). He has a BA in Management and Human Relations and an MBA from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville. He was ordained into the Ministry in 2006, has served in 3 different area Churches as an Associate Pastor, and has served in student ministry and marriage ministry.