John is a Portland Area native.  He attended Scarborough grade schools, Cheverus High School and graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a degree in marketing.

John has over 40 years of real estate experience as a broker and investor and has extensive experience in residential, new construction and multi-family property. He is a member of the State and National Boards of Realtors, National Auctioneers Association, Scarborough Rotary Club and was active in Boy Scouts and as a Little League coach when his children were younger.

John lives in Scarborough with his wife, Gail, and spends time boating and camping with his 4 children and 6 grandchildren.