Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, John decided to head west and explore the world at age 21.  His love of serving has always taken him to careers in the service industry beginning with restaurant & hospitality and moving into a career of Event Marketing, traveling to cities all over the country, for over close to 20 years.

In 1989 he met and married his wife, Susan.  Currently, John and Susan love serving the community as Realtors.

With two grown, athletic sons, John understands the importance of family involvement for the richest memories.  John’s love of event marketing and the desire to encourage families to grow spiritually fits with Shoreline’s Sports Ministry Outreach to families.

John’s a fun-filled guy and loves to joke and coordinate memorable events for all.  Just watch out for his corny “grandpa jokes”.