Likes his cars as hot as his food.

Some, like our very own John, like it hot. And his propensity for heat doesn’t stop with four-alarm (meatless) food. He also likes smokin’ hot cars and cycles—having owned nearly three dozen cars to date and driven two-liter open-wheel racecars.

The product of a family of first- and second-generation immigrants, John learned early from proud, hardworking parents “. . . the value of a library card, a good education and treating people with respect.” He applied those lessons in a successful career that includes roles as writer, trainer, facilitator, manager, creative director, business owner, video producer and live event producer. No wonder John describes himself as a perpetual student always excited to learn new things.

John is proud of his talented and creative wife and his successful daughter and son. The daughter teaches technical theatre, and his son is a motion graphic video producer. He is also thankful for the opportunity to be alive in what he considers a most exciting time in the communication arts and training business. John’s insights are deep, and his manner gentle. It’s just what you’d expect from a veteran who values loyalty, determination, kindness and fairness and seeks to model them in his own life.

Hereeeee’s John

• Started professional career as an FM disk jockey near Kent, Ohio.
• Once directed James Earl Jones in a voice-over narration session.
• Once had a one-on-one discussion with Marshall McLuhan while standing in a blinding. snow storm.

One of John’s favorite songs: “Roll with the Changes” by REO