John received a four-year Naval ROTC Scholarship from Villanova University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration- Finance. Upon graduation, John was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy to join the Pacific Fleet in San Diego. With tours as a Communication Officer and Damage Control Assistant on board the USS David R. Ray, as a Lieutenant John served in the Persian Gulf during the early stages of Operation Desert Shield. After serving another 16 years of duty in the Naval Reserve, John retired in 2010. His decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (3 ), National Defense Medal (2), Southwest Asian Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. John is the Director of Regional Operations, Central Region for Generations Healthcare, and also the Director of Operations for Generations Healthcare’s newest facility in Henderson, Nevada.