John graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Penn State University in 1986 and an MBA from Penn State University in 1994. He went to work for Hercules in Frostburg, MD as a Research and Development Engineer and a Test Engineer. John was an integral part in the novel rocket projectile program ultimately writing the sop for the assembly of rocket motors. While working on his MBA, John was scouted by Ford Motor Corp in Detroit and he accepted a job upon completion of his MBA. John held positions as both a Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Engineer. While working at Ford, he developed a curiosity for computers. He graduated from Washtenaw Community College in 2005 with a certificate in Computer Technology, Programming & Security. John was most recently employed Husky Truss & Building Supply and worked in the IT division.